Mention The Great PNW bears to the majority of Spokanites, and one image immediately comes clearly to mind.
That animated image, to innocent eyes, looks like one grown bear on his back haunches standing behind another that's resting on all four paws.
The Dinner Party, a longtime Coeur d'Alene wine and gift shop, has moved from its original space in the Costco Plaza to a larger space in the same retail center at 3500 N. Government Way.
Kleur Style House, a new hair salon, has opened at 1604 N. Monroe. Owner Haley Hotchkiss says the business occupies a 1,900-square-foot recently remodeled leased space that previously was vacant.
Spokane-area thrift stores associated with nonprofit organizations say donations are increasing and sales are up, meaning more funding is going to the organizations and causes those stores benefit.
Mallory Paint Store Inc., a Woodinville, Washington-based store chain that retails Benjamin Moore brand paint, has opened a new store at 2611 N. Government Way, in Coeur d'Alene.
As of early this month, longtime South Hill bowling alley Hugo's on the Hill has closed, and the business is for sale.
Chris Schwartz, who has co-owned the business with his brother, Adam Schwartz
