Retail

Western States to break ground in Liberty Lake

New dealership facility slated to open in 2022

March 25, 2021

Meridian, Idaho-based Western States Equipment Co. is moving forward with its planned $30 million Caterpillar dealership in Liberty Lake. Western States is building a 117,300-square-foot Caterpillar dealership at 20150 E. Cataldo, where it will

Uprise Brewing mulled in Kendall Yards

Restaurants & Retail

March 25, 2021

Kevin Blocker

Jonathan Sweatt, operator and owner of Downriver Grill, Flying Goat, and Republic Pi restaurants, along with a two of his employees, brothers Brandon and Ryan Hare, have submitted an initial permit application to the city of Spokane for Uprise Brewing Co.

Cozzetto's Coin-Op moves to North Side

Commercial laundry machine service provider vacates downtown site

March 25, 2021

Kevin Blocker

Due to an increase in homeless activity around the business premises, a lack of parking, and traffic growth on Third Avenue, Steve Cozzetto says he recently moved his 44-year-old laundry machine servicing business out of downtown Spokane to a larger

Botzon's Automotive to expand import repair shop

Owner anticipates adding five work bays this year at Botzon's Automotive

March 25, 2021

Kevin Blocker

Bud Botzon started repairing the bicycles of friends as a child growing up in California. A near lifetime of service continues today as he's now a Spokane Valley-based mechanic.

Third Gerardo's restaurant planned on North Side

Restaurants & Retail

March 25, 2021

Kevin Blocker

Husband-and-wife duo Juventino and Edna Garcia plan to open another Gerardo's Mexican Food restaurant, this one to be located at 1530 E. Francis, in north Spokane.

Electric-vehicle purchases rise in Spokane, but hurdles remain

Charging infrastructure, price, lack of options said to be barriers to adoption

March 25, 2021

Natasha Nellis

Electric vehicle purchases have been increasing steadily among Spokane County residents, but industry observers say there are still several hurdles to widespread adoption.

Q&A with Spiceology's Heather Scholten

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March 25, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Heather Scholten has been with Spokane-based spice and rub mix startup Spiceology Inc. from the beginning. She almost didn't take the job. In 2012, she was spending her days testing recipes and posting to her food blog, Farmgirl Gourmet.

A new dynamic in the used-car market

Prices rise as new-car inventory dwindles

March 25, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Demand for used vehicles has increased significantly, and that's unlikely to change until vehicle manufacturers catch up to demand for new cars and trucks, industry sources say.

Honest In Ivory Bridal, Dearly Consignment move to larger space

Restaurants & Retail

March 11, 2021

Kevin Blocker

In need of more space, Honest in Ivory Bridal Shop and Dearly Consignment have moved into 7,750 square feet of space at 123 E. Sprague, just east of downtown Spokane, owner Cassie Cleary says.

Chipotle Mexican Grill plans Spokane Valley restaurant

Restaurants & Retail

March 11, 2021

Kevin Blocker

Chipotle Mexican Grill plans to open a new restaurant in Spokane Valley and is well underway in remodeling an existing structure at 209 N. Sullivan Road that once served as the home of a Tesoro gas station.