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Alla Drokina

Before Alla started as a reporter with the Journal in 2019, she freelanced for The Pacific Northwest Inlander mostly covering culture and food. A breakfast enthusiast, she appreciates the simple things in life like cozy nooks, mystery podcasts, and 90s sitcoms.

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Improvements planned at Chateau Rive

February 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

Glover Mansion Events LLC, operator of Chateau Rive at the Flour Mill, has purchased Bozzi Media's interest in the venue. The transaction gives Glover Mansion Events, owned by Bob Adolfson, full control of the venue.

Bistro opens in historic Browne's Addition home

February 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

Browne's Boomtown Bistro LLC, a new breakfast and lunch nook, is now open in a converted Browne's Addition Victorian-style home that was built in 1901. Browne's Boomtown Bistro owner Terri Adolfson says her husband, Jim Adolfson, is one of three

Virtual reality arcade planned in Spokane's University District

February 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

A new gaming venue, Immerse VRcade LLC, is slated to open in early April at 1217 N. Hamilton, in Spokane's University District. Owner Pamela Glen says she decided to open up a virtual reality arcade that non-gamers-like herself-and experienced game

High Tide to roll into downtown Spokane

February 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

High Tide LLC, a new lobster bar, is expected to bring an East Coast vibe to Spokane by the end of February, says Chad White, chef and owner of the restaurant planned for the second floor of the Numerica Building, at 502 W. Riverside.

Horizon Credit Union to construct new branch

Stand-alone building will replace office on lower South Hill

February 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

Spokane Valley-based Horizon Credit Union plans to construct a stand-alone branch in at 613 S. Washington, on the lower South Hill, with a smaller, but more efficient space than at its current branch in a 25,000-square-foot multitenant building

Litehouse names new president

Sandpoint dressing maker's Prior had served as CFO, EVP

February 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

Litehouse Inc., the Sandpoint, Idaho-based dressing and consumer packaged goods company, has named longtime company executive Kelly Prior as its new president. Prior also will join the Litehouse board of directors, according to a press release issued

Icons Paul Redmond: Persistent job seeker rises to top

Former WWP executive steered company through tough times

February 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

Paul Redmond, former CEO, president and chairman of Spokane-based Washington Water Power Co., says he was warned that people would soon forget him after he retired following a 33-year career with the energy company now known as Avista Corp.

Delicious developments in Spokane's doughnut scene

February 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

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.

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