Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an executive order to create a workgroup that evaluates the impacts of data centers on the state’s economy, tax revenue, energy use, and environment.
Portland, Oregon-based engineering consulting firm David Evans & Associates Inc. has acquired electrical and systems engineering firm Elcon Associates Inc., also of Portland.
The Franklin Park Shopping Center property that holds the former Burlington Coat Factory building and the neighboring Rite Aid store was sold for $10.2 million last month.
Gov. Bob Ferguson and the Washington State Department of Commerce announced $14.6 million in grants to support housing projects that will create more than 1,800 affordable units in 10 counties, including for two projects in Spokane County.
Avista Corp. filed a proposal with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission that would raise rates for Idaho customers, allowing the utility company to recover costs for fixed expenses and ongoing investments.
W.T.B. Financial Corp. last week announced fourth-quarter 2024 net income of about $20.8 million, an increase of $9 million over the previous quarter, and a $10 million increase compared to fourth-quarter 2023.
RiverBank Holding Co. reported 4th-quarter 2024 net income after tax totaled $677,656, or $0.61 per fully diluted share, compared to $356,283, or $0.32 per share, for the year-earlier 4th quarter.