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Foreclosures soared here during 2008

Still, analysts say 84 percent increase isn't alarming yet

January 29, 2009

Foreclosures in Spokane County shot up 84 percent in the last year, but economic analysts here say that increase isn't too alarming yet, compared with the soaring foreclosure activity in other parts of the country.The county auditor reported 560

Avista scores big on conservation

Utility's customers exceed rebate programs' goals in 2008

January 29, 2009

Richard Ripley

Avista Utilities' customers in Washington and Idaho far exceeded the Spokane-based company's goals to save energy through its rebate and other incentive programs last year, and that success is being mirrored across the Pacific Northwest.The says

Bookseller backs out at Riverstone

Developers claim Barnes & Noble violated Cd'A lease

January 29, 2009

Mike McLean

One of the Village at Riverstone's most anticipated retail anchors, Barnes & Noble Inc., apparently has canceled its plans to open at the Coeur d'Alene mixed-use development.A lawsuit, filed last month in U.S. District Court, in Spokane, by the

Commercial strip rises in Suncrest community

Project worth more than $2 million has three tenants set for phase-one building

January 15, 2009

Jeanne Gustafson

A $2 million-plus retail center, anchored by a long-planned Zip's Drive In restaurant, is rising in the Suncrest area northwest of Spokane. Spokane's Vandervert Construction Inc. is constructing the small shopping center, named Suncrest Plaza,

Casino expansion continues - Art only

January 15, 2009

Construction is proceeding on an expansion at the Northern Quest Casino that will add dining areas and a gaming floor that will be three times as large as the current gaming floor. J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc., of Kansas City, Mo., is the on

Major upgrade under way at Hayden Super 1

Citadel Construction Inc. is handling $3 million update at supermarket

January 15, 2009

Mike McLean

The Super 1 Foods outlet in Hayden, Idaho, one of nine supermarkets operated by Manito Super 1 Foods Inc., of Spokane, is undergoing a $3 million remodel, says Randy McIntire, a manager there.Work on improvements at the 55,000-square-foot at W.

Big trucking concern expands complex

Garco handling $3.5 million project at Trans-System's West Plains headquarters

January 15, 2009

Mike McLean

Garco Construction Inc., of Spokane, says it has started work on a $3.5 million remodel and expansion at the main campus of Spokane-based Trans-System Inc., the parent of three trucking companies and a truck-driver training program.The project a

Work starts on clinic in Valley

Ear, nose, throat office to cost about $2.2 million

January 15, 2009

David Cole

Spokane Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic PS is developing an office in Spokane Valley at a cost of about $2.2 million.The 7,000-square-foot clinic will be located at 13414 E. Mission. Ramey Construction Co., of Spokane, began constructing the building

Garco wins $44.6 million Montana job

Spokane contractor expects to begin 204-unit air base housing project in March

January 15, 2009

Mike McLean

Garco Construction Inc., of Spokane, says it has landed a $44.6 million contract to build replacement family housing at Malmstrom Air Force Base, near Great Falls, Mont.The project will include demolishing 70 duplexes and replacing them with 64

A new style of brokerage

Choice Realty Spokane moves, expands downtown, offers nontraditional Realtor fees

January 15, 2009

Ben Rascoff

Choice Realty Spokane, a residential real estate brokerage that offers its agents a lower-cost alternative to conventional agent commission arrangements, has moved into an about 800-square-foot space on the first floor of the Minnesota Building, at