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Fourth iteration of Vinegar Flats mixed-use project takes shape

Eastern Washington International Housing permit approval expected

May 5, 2022

Plans for Eastern Washington International Housing retail and residential project on the lower South Hill remain active, although the project is going through its fourth major design change.

Cannabis store robberies prompt response

Cashless transaction options available to retailers; industrywide adoption said to be slow

May 5, 2022

Virginia Thomas

In response to a series of armed robberies in the Puget Sound area, the Washington state Department of Financial Institutions and the state Liquor and Cannabis Board are collaborating to solve the problem of an industry that historically has been

Park & Re-creation: Greenstone looks to broaden scope at Meadowwood Technology Campus

In anticipation of tenant behavior changes, new plan would add housing, retail at big Liberty Lake office park

May 5, 2022

Erica Bullock

The city of Liberty Lake has approved a zoning change for the Meadowwood Technology Campus that will allow for new land uses, including increased residential and commercial uses, says Jim Frank, CEO of Greenstone Corp.

Spokane Club sells Valley athletic facility

Developer Tampien to operate fitness center, develop apartments on site

April 29, 2022

Erica Bullock

Spokane developer Jordan Tampien has purchased the Spokane Club's Valley athletic facility, at 5900 E. Fourth, for $4.4 million, he says.

Guest Commentary: After session, Legislature's failures prove disappointing

'Astonishing' surplus â€¦

April 21, 2022

Kris Johnson

Looking back at the 2022 state legislative session, it's hard not to be disappointed at the missed opportunities. Yes, lawmakers accomplished some things that are good for the economy, like shoring up the unemployment insurance trust fund, lowering

The Journal's View: Airport is worthy of, ready for infrastructure funding

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April 21, 2022

Staff Report

Spokane International Airport is in a good position to take advantage of competitive funds available for small-hub airports through the federal infrastructure bill. It's now up to Congress to make that happen.

Daines Capital sees strong growth

Commercial real estate brokerage focuses on commercial, industrial

April 21, 2022

Craig Howard

Steven Daines faced a quandary back in 2013 when working as leasing agent for the Liberty Lake Portal, a vast commercial hub featuring office space ranging from 115 square feet up to 9,000. The building had sold out of smaller offices,

Apartment project to rise in Bemiss neighborhood

Construction slated to start this spring

April 21, 2022

Karina Elias

A new three-story apartment building is planned at 2520 N. Regal, north of the Spokane River, in the Bemiss neighborhood, according to a building permit application on file with the city of Spokane.

Hennessey Funeral Home to replace cremation unit

Switch to more efficient chamber to begin in June

April 21, 2022

Virginia Thomas

Hennessey Funeral Home & Crematory's Spokane location is getting a new cremation unit, managing partner Melissa Johnson says.

Second phase planned at former McKinley School

Three new buildings to add 200 living units at development site

April 21, 2022

Erica Bullock

A second phase of construction is planned at the historic McKinley School site that will include three buildings with a total of 200 apartment units, according to environmental documents on file with the city of Spokane.