Kevin Blocker

Thai Bamboo to move to new South Hill site

Restaurants & Retail

February 27, 2020

Thai Bamboo restaurant owner Tom Burgess says construction will begin next month on a new South Hill site that's just blocks away from one of its current restaurant.

Hagadone sells printing plan in Hawaii

Closed printing facility fetches $23.3 million

February 27, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Pacific Business News reports affiliates of Hawaiian food distributor Koha Oriental Foods has purchased the former Hagadone printing building in Honolulu for $23.3 million.

Spiceology Secures $500K in capital

CEO says company ahead of Q1 target

February 27, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Spiceology Inc., the Spokane-based spices and rub company, has raised $500,000 in venture funding and hopes to secure more in the near future, confirms company's CEO Chip Overstreet.

David Condon to lead effort to strengthen Premera's position here

David Condon to lead effort to strengthen insurer's position here

February 27, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Before his second term as mayor of Spokane ended last year, David Condon did something he hadn't in years â€“ compiled his work history. 'I hadn't done a resume in 15 years,â€ says Condon, whose first day at work with Premera Blue Cross

Etailz now lone Trans World Entertainment subsidiary

Layoff of four cited as 'routine cleanup'

February 27, 2020

Kevin Blocker

With the formal sale of etailz's sibling company, For Your Entertainment, parent Trans World Entertainment Corp. can now dedicate more resources to the Spokane Valley-based online retailer.

Beer makers, researchers work to localize flavor, grains in craft brews

Makers, researchers work to localize flavor, grains in craft brews

February 27, 2020

Kevin Blocker

A flourishing craft beer industry in Eastern Washington has met a sagging barley market. And in the last few years, the two have become fast friends. The emerging partnership has those in the craft beer supply chain exploring the possibility of something

Hugo's on the Hill slated for demolition

Restaurants & Retail

February 13, 2020

Kevin Blocker

With no buyer found since the former Hugo's on the Hill went on the market last summer, the bowling alley on the South Hill soon will be demolished. Vandervert Development LLC, which does business as Vandervert Development & Hotels, owns the site

HopStop starts strong in Post Falls

Restaurants & Retail

February 13, 2020

Kevin Blocker

The beer, hard cider, and wine brewing store, HopStop Home Brew & Wine Making Supplies, of Post Falls, is doing better than expected, according to one of the store's co-owners.

Revival Tea Co. set for downtown debut

Restaurants & Retail

February 13, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Drew Henry and his wife, Cerina Henry, estimate they're two to three years ahead of schedule. Nonetheless, the couple plans to open the doors 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday to the Revival Tea Co., located in 1,800 square feet of space in the basement at 41

Change in direction at Fairwinds follows trend

North Side retirement home adjusts to the times

February 13, 2020

Kevin Blocker

With its own liquor license and a full bar for residents and their family members in the evenings, the Fairwinds-Spokane retirement home is adjusting to the changing lifestyle of senior living.