Journal of Business Staff

Frontier Airlines to return to Spokane International Airport

Nonstop service to Denver will begin May 20

February 18, 2025

Frontier Airlines Inc. will make its return to Spokane International Airport (GEG) this spring with the launch of nonstop flights to Denver International Airport (DEN).

Ashley Store & Outlet plans three-floor store at NorthTown Mall

Furniture retailer plans to open in expanded, former Macy's space by end of year

February 18, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

A three-level Ashley Store & Outlet is expected to open this year in the former Macy’s department store space at Northtown Mall.

Journal names 2025 Business of the Year Awards finalists

Winners to be announced at event next month

February 17, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

All finalists will be recognized—and the winners will be disclosed—at an event scheduled for Wednesday, March 26.

WSDOT to host North Spokane Corridor workshop

Community meeting to help shape next chapter of final connection to I-90

February 14, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Washington State Department of Transportation has scheduled its fifth community conversation regarding the North Spokane Corridor's final connection project to Interstate 90.

Spokane U-Haul fined for exposing workers to asbestos

L&I issues $231,000 in fines

February 14, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

A U-Haul dealer in east Spokane has been issued $231,000 in fines by Washington State Department of Labor & Industries for knowingly exposing workers to asbestos.

Inland Northwest AGC names Build Northwest winners

Awards highlight variety of project types

February 14, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Inland Northwest Associated General Contractors has announced the winners of the 2024 Build Northwest Awards.

City construction permit value up 47.6% in 2024

Rise in single-family homes offsets decline in new multifamily units

February 14, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Building permits issued by the city of Spokane for 2024 had a total construction value of $769 million, up 47.6% compared with a total value of $520.9 million in 2023.

Spokane Pediatrics to relocate near Deaconess

Practice was acquired by CHAS Health last year

February 14, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Spokane Pediatrics is relocating to 601 W. Fifth, suite 200, on Monday, Feb. 24.

Hecla posts Q4, full-year earnings increases

Mining company also reported near-record silver reserves and production

February 13, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Hecla Mining Co. reported Q4 2024 net income of $11.9 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, an increase over Q3 2024’s net income of $1.8 million, or $0.00 per share.

Clearwater Paper reports Q4 earnings increase

Tissue division sale, Georgia mill acquisition factor into 2024 financials

February 13, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Clearwater Paper Corp. reported fourth-quarter 2024 net income of $199.1 million, or $11.91 per diluted share, compared with $17.6 million, or $1.06 per share in fourth-quarter 2023.