Retail

Mirabeau Park Hotel plots course to rise above pandemic

Valley venue shifts services while holding on to core staff

February 25, 2021

The Mirabeau Park Hotel & Convention Center was on track for one of its most successful years ever when the hospitality industry was derailed by a worldwide pandemic.

Chinery Palmer Jewelers launches

Restaurants & Retail

February 25, 2021

Kevin Blocker

Former Spokane resident Chinery Lutkin says she debuted her online-only jewelry store, Chinery Palmer Jewelers, at the beginning of the month at chinerypalmer.com.

Soul Lounge launches in old Flame space in East Spokane

Restaurants & Retail

February 25, 2021

Kevin Blocker

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.

Aviation museum takes flight again

Historic Flight Foundation to host weddings again at Felts Field venue

February 25, 2021

Virginia Thomas

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

Idaho venues benefit from Washington's gathering limits

More open rules attract business to Gem State

February 25, 2021

Kevin Blocker

Around the middle of last year, Beacon Hill Catering & Events co-owner Ellie Aaro announced the business was expanding its meal and delivery service, Beacon at Home.

Amazon confirms Valley distribution center

Company to employ 5,000 in Spokane area after facility opens

February 18, 2021

Natasha Nellis

Amazon.com Inc. has confirmed the new 1.6 million-square-foot fulfillment center currently underway in Spokane Valley will be a new 'nonsortâ€ facility for the massive Seattle-based e-commerce retailer.

Kagen Coffee & Crepes opens on North Side

Restaurants & Retail

February 11, 2021

Kevin Blocker

Tri-Cities couple Kagen and Jennifer Cox recently opened Kagen Coffee & Crepes in a 1,500-square-foot location formerly occupied by a Starbucks coffee shop, at 915 E. Hawthorne Road, on the north edge of Spokane.

Dollar Fulfilment buys more land in Post Falls

Growing company plans new warehouse in Bighorn Industrial Park

February 11, 2021

Natasha Nellis

Hayden-based e-commerce fulfillment company Dollar Fulfillment is continuing to make room to expand with the purchase of 5 acres of land in the Bighorn Industrial Park, in Post Falls.

New Atilano's Mexican Food restaurant to open in Spokane Valley

Restaurants & Retail

February 11, 2021

Kevin Blocker

Adrian Gonzalez is just weeks from launching another Atilano's Mexican Food restaurant, with this one being located at 901 N. Sullivan Road in a building formerly occupied by a Schlotzsky's deli restaurant.

Amazon opens Hub Locker+ location at Playfair Commerce Park

Space offers self-service, counter pickup options

February 11, 2021

Natasha Nellis

Amazon.com Inc. has taken space within the Playfair Commerce Park for a new Amazon Hub Locker+ center. Amazon Hub is the company's umbrella brand for its Lockers and Counters, the company's local pickup locations.