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Rental reset: Multifamily occupancy dips in early 2024

Oversaturation of apartments contributes to increased vacancy rates

June 20, 2024

Spokane County's multifamily market is shifting from one extreme of being underbuilt to one of oversaturation with more new units on the market in 2024 contributing to higher vacancy rates than last year.

Addiction recovery nonprofit breaks ground on new building

Faith-based organization expands reach at West Plains campus

June 6, 2024

Dylan Harris

Adult & Teen Challenge Pacific Northwest is building a new outpatient facility at its men’s campus in Spokane.

Port of Pend Oreille studies potential developments

Contracts with Spokane-area consultants focus on three sites

June 6, 2024

Karina Elias

The Port of Pend Oreille is carrying out feasibility studies to determine the best use of nearly 200 acres of undeveloped land.

Wicks launch third community newspaper

New publication covers Airway Heights, Medical Lake, Fairchild AFB

June 6, 2024

Dylan Harris

Ben and Danica Wick launched The West Plains Stream in February, a community newspaper covering Airway Heights, Medical Lake, and Fairchild Air Force Base.

INW manufacturing employment increases along with major projects

Nine of 10 largest manufacturers add staff over past year

June 6, 2024

Karina Elias

Spokane-based manufacturers have increased their workforces steadily, bucking national trends for automation, and investing further in growth and expansion.