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Affordability issues to dampen real estate activity

Despite high costs, North Idaho commercial market shows promise

December 19, 2024

Real estate affordability has been a top concern in Spokane and Kootenai counties this year for both the commercial and residential markets, and high costs are expected to persist in the new year.

Construction activity to stabilize at slower rate in 2025

North Spokane Corridor is under bidding pause

December 19, 2024

Erica Bullock

A burst of construction activity in the beginning of the year has given way to a development slowdown that's projected to stabilize at a slower rate in 2025.

Providence to sell 10 senior living centers

Pair of Spokane facilities among those to be sold

December 18, 2024

Dylan Harris

Providence announced Tuesday plans to sell 10 skilled nursing and assisted living care ministries, including two in Spokane, to The Ensign Group Inc.

Continuous Composites files counterclaim in attorney fees dispute

3D manufacturer claims prior agreement is for $3M

December 5, 2024

Karina Elias

Continuous Composites Inc., of Coeur d'Alene, has filed a counterclaim in U.S. District Court in Spokane that disputes an earlier claim for attorney fees by Spokane Lee & Hayes PC.

COVID-relief scammer sentenced to 16 years

Tyler Andrews ordered to pay $20M in restitution, forfeitures

December 5, 2024

Journal of Business Staff

An Arkansas businessman has been sentenced in federal court in Spokane to over 16 years in prison and to pay over $20 million for leading a nationwide COVID-relief scam that was uncovered by the Eastern Washington COVID-19 Fraud Strike Force.

Fraud ringleader William Mize gets 12 years in prison

One scheme led to downfall of Ron Wells

December 5, 2024

Journal of Business Staff

William O. Mize, the ringleader behind a massive fraud scheme involving staged accidents and fabricated insurance claims, including one in which a prominent Spokane developer participated, has been sentenced in federal court in Spokane to 12 years in prison.

Credit union plans new admin building on North Monroe

New building to be constructed at site of shuttered eatery

December 5, 2024

Erica Bullock

Spokane City Credit Union plans to develop a 2,300-square-foot administrative building to be located southwest of its only branch location, at 1930 N. Monroe.