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

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.

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.

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 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.

Amazon.com Inc. has pulled out of plans to develop a new North Side delivery station in the former Lowe's Home Improvement building along north Division Street.

Cassondra Williams, owner and operator of The Soul Lounge Bar & Grill at 2401 E. Sprague, takes great pride in the fact every item on her menu is made from scratch.

After being grounded for most of a year, the Historic Flight Foundation is ready to ascend into Spokane's events scene again. Sheila Geraghty, executive director of the Historic Flight Foundation, says that the facility is reopening to the public