OP The Other Place, or OP, is closing. Ryan Pachek purchased the business and the location will be closed down for a few months for remodeling. They’re waiting on approvals and permits, Pachek said. They’re going to remodel and reopen as Whiskey Falls Casino he said. They’re working on finalizing a kitchen tenant, he said. Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman has

The Community Recreation Center is offering a “School’s Out Fun Day” for school age children in kindergarten through 6th grade over the winter break. The days that it will be offered are Dec. 22, 23, 27, 28, 29 and 30. Activities will include roller skating, bowling, swimming, Christmas crafts and games in the gym. Register now before it’s too late,

Starbucks The city has received a building permit application for a new Starbucks at 1626 10th Ave. S. Business Bites: The Commons on Central coming to former JJs Bakery; The Wild Hare renovation progressing; demo permit issued for former China Buffet; Studio Barre celebrating third anniversary; Cassiopeia hosting events; Hi-Line Climbing expansion continuing; NWGF acquires more land The city issued

The Commons on Central A group of business owners are moving into the former JJs Bakery at 112 Central to create The Commons on Central. The plan includes Annie’s Taphouse at the front with plans for 24 craft beer taps, as well as seltzers, wine, root beer and more. They named it Annie’s after owners Dan and Steve Morano’s great

Missile maintenance facility completed Malmstrom Air Force Base officials held a ribbon cutting for the now completed missile maintenance dispatch facility that will be used for storage for missile field components, space for repair and testing, and keep vehicles out of the weather to accommodate dispatch and recovery missions. Construction on the $18.68 million facility began in July 2019 and

Five Guys Five Guys has officially opened in the shopping center between Target and Albertsons on 10th Avenue South. Business Bites: Permit application submitted for Five Guys; Fire Pizza adding happy hour, brunch Recreational marijuana zoning Cascade County is looking to change the zoning code to adjust for recreational marijuana that was legalized at the state level. The planning board

Snit’s Block Party Snit’s Bar is hosting an end of summer street party on Aug. 28. They’re closing down the 600 block of Central in front of the bar from 5:30-10 p.m. They’ll have live music from Joe Ryan, Hell City Kitty and Lester’s Mystery Oil. Admission is $5 with a full bar outside. Business Bites: New Thai food truck;

Town Pump The new Town Pump Express Car Wash at 2500 10th Ave. S. opens Aug. 9 with a grand opening at 4 p.m. during which city residents will receive free car washes from the time of the ribbon cutting to closing that day. The car wash features Lava foam bath, under body flush, clear coat protectant, triple foam soft