Becky Kramer

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With at least 2,000 new jobs on the horizon, West Plains poised for rapid growth

Sun., March 10, 2019

After decades as Spokane’s low-profile neighbor, the West Plains is suddenly in the spotlight for employment, population growth and commercial development. Rapid development, bringing at least 2,000 new jobs, will transform the area in the next 24 months.

News > Business

The Dirt: Former automotive shop to become brewery, restaurant

Sun., March 10, 2019

The Watts Project will transform the former Watts Automotive shop, 1312 W. First Ave., into a 6,600-square-foot brewery production facility and tap room called Brick West Brewing.

News > Spokane

Newmont Mining asks to relax radiation cleanup standards at Midnite Mine on Spokane Indian Reservation

UPDATED: Mon., March 11, 2019

The company responsible for cleaning up the Midnite Mine on the Spokane Indian Reservation has asked the federal government to relax cleanup standards for radiation at the defunct uranium mine.

News > Spokane

Average sales price for Spokane-area homes hits $260K in February

UPDATED: Wed., March 6, 2019

Housing markets have cooled off in parts of the West Coast, but home prices continue to rise in Spokane County, where inventory remains tight.

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Dennis Wheeler, former Coeur d’Alene Mines chairman, dies at 76

UPDATED: Fri., March 1, 2019

Dennis E. Wheeler, former chairman of Coeur d’Alene Mines Corp., died Tuesday at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston where he had been receiving treatment for leukemia. He was 76.

News > Spokane

Avista starts $165 million smart-meter rollout in Spokane

Thu., Feb. 28, 2019

Avista begins a $165 million smart-meter rollout in Spokane on Friday. More than 400,000 electric and natural gas customers in Washington will receive the smart meters over the next 20 months.

News > Business

Fred’s Appliance to pay taxes, penalties on service contracts it has sold

UPDATED: Mon., Feb. 25, 2019

Fred’s Appliance Inc. has agreed to pay nearly $449,000 in taxes, penalties and interest for selling service contracts without being registered by the state of Washington.

News > Business

Building confidence, managing success: How Jo Ann Kauffman built a nationally known management consulting firm

Sun., Feb. 24, 2019

Despite early business challenges, Jo Ann Kauffman went on to build a company with a national reputation. Spokane-based Kauffman & Associates works with tribal and undeserved communities, foundations and nonprofits, providing an array of management consulting services.

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Incubator will help Native-owned companies grow

Sun., Feb. 24, 2019

Kauffman & Associates is launching an incubator to help American Indian business owners expand their companies.

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