Retail

Delicious developments in Spokane's doughnut scene

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February 28, 2019

At the altar of our taste buds, it's justifiable to sacrifice self-control. In the midst of a doughnut shop, for many, moderation becomes an enemy to be spurned at all costs, like an ex one wants to avoid. Eyeing an array of glucose coated circular

Steamed bun eatery planned in Spokane's University District

Restaurants & Retail

February 14, 2019

Alla Drokina

New steamed bun and breakfast restaurant Tasty Bun is set to open in early March, at 829 E. Boone, in Spokane's University District, says chef and owner Jeff Skaife. With a seating capacity of 16, Tasty Bun will occupy 800 square feet of usable space

Blissful Whisk pastry shop to open this spring

Restaurants & Retail

February 14, 2019

Alla Drokina

With a teaching kitchen and rustic country space for customers to enjoy high tea, Blissful Whisk LLC bakery will have the kind of cozy atmosphere baker and owner Tiffany Cable says her kids had in the kitchen growing up.

YaYa Brewing envisioned in Spokane Valley

Restaurants & Retail

February 14, 2019

Alla Drokina

Brothers Christopher Gass and Jason Gass came up with the idea of YaYa Brewing Co. over beer. Now, the brothers expect to open the Spokane Valley brewery later this year. They had their sights set on an industrial and business-friendly setting for

At Home Stores plans outlet in old Cd'A Kmart

National dÃ©cor retailer plans second Inland Northwest location

February 14, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Plano, Texas-based At Home Stores LLC plans to open an outlet at the site of a former Kmart store at 201 W. Neider, in Coeur d'Alene, its second planned Inland Northwest store.

Ree Creations: Repurposing with purpose

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February 14, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

We all know someone who has a crafting hobby, whether it's sewing, knitting, painting, woodworking, or scrapbooking. And while most people see craft projects as something fun to do in our free time, 57-year-old Debra Nielson has turned her passion

Sexual harassment ruling expands employer liability in Washington state

If an employee harasses a customer, the business is 'automatically' at fault

February 14, 2019

Alla Drokina

Employers can be held strictly liable for acts of discrimination by their employees in any business or nonprofit open to the public following a recent Washington State Supreme Court decision in a sexual harassment case

Karli and Caleb Ingersoll to open Lucky You Lounge music venue

Restaurants & Retail

January 31, 2019

Alla Drokina

Lucky You Lounge, a new eclectic music venue and night club, is set to have a soft opening in April and already has a music lineup for May.

Spokane Valley hair salon moves, opens as Saffron

Restaurants & Retail

January 31, 2019

Alla Drokina

Saffron Salon Inc., originally known as First Avenue Studio Salon, has moved and reopened in larger quarters at 8423 E. Sprague, in Spokane Valley. Saffron Salon owner Tiana Walter says that when her lease was up in the First Avenue location

Blue Zoo aquarium to open at NorthTown Mall

Restaurants & Retail

January 31, 2019

Alla Drokina

Blue Zoo, an interactive aquarium and zoo hybrid that will feature about 100 to 150 different species of animals, will open in July or August on the second floor of the NorthTown Mall, says Blue Zoo co-owner Jon Hepworth.