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$60 million high-rise project eyed by Spokane River

The Falls development would be at old YWCA site

May 25, 2017

Spokane developer Lawrence Stone is proposing construction of a $60 million mixed-use development at the former downtown YWCA building. Stone, who also is president and CEO of Scafco Corp., heads up The Falls LLC, which bought the property at 829 W. Broa

Spokane Valley takes steps to aid industrial development

Environmental analysis to speed up permit process

May 11, 2017

LeAnn Bjerken

The city of Spokane Valley is taking steps to streamline potential development activity in its northeast industrial area, which had been identified as a community priority in the 2017-2037 comprehensive plan and final environmental impact statement. Las

Seattle investor buys Lydig Construction's Valley campus

Contractor signs 10-year land, building leaseback

May 11, 2017

Mike McLean

Two real estate holding companies affiliated with prominent Spokane Valley-based general contractor Lydig Construction Inc. have sold the Lydig campus to a Seattle real estate investment company. As part of the transaction, Lydig has entered into a 10-ye

Guest commentary with Kris Johnson: Rural job creation a worthy effort

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May 11, 2017

Guest Commentary

A few weeks ago, 70 people gathered at the Association of Washington Business on a Saturday afternoon to talk about how to bring jobs to rural Washington. It was heartening to see so many people interested in tackling a problem that's beginning to gain

The Journal's View: Home-lot shortage weighs on housing market

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May 11, 2017

Staff Report

One of the great pluses of living in the Inland Northwest, along with the abundant nature and the myriad recreational opportunities we enjoy, is the comparatively low cost of living. That benefit seemingly could be weakened, though, unless developers and

Small Business Watch

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May 11, 2017

Staff Report

Shamus's Sandwich Shoppe plans to open its third restaurant this summer, says Shawn Reilly, founder of the sandwich company. Reilly says he and business partner Steve Emtman have bought the former Buckhorn Inn restaurant and lounge building at 13311 W.

Cascadia Public House opens in Five Mile area

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May 11, 2017

Kim Crompton

A group of five investors with prior restaurant experience has opened a restaurant and bar called the Cascadia Public House in a commercial space in the Five Mile area where the Tonicx Bar & Patio and Ash St. Tacos formerly operated. One of the owners, J

Longtime friends acquire three Wheel Sport stores

First of the bicycle shops founded in early 1970s

May 11, 2017

Business partners Mark and Sarah Neupert, who are husband and wife, and their longtime friend, Nick Salisbury, say they've purchased Wheel Sport from its former owner, Terry Solinsky. Solinsky owned and operated Wheel Sport Inc., which ran a North Spok

Visitor traffic, spending increases in Spokane area

Regional marketing said to be one factor

May 11, 2017

LeAnn Bjerken

Visitor traffic and spending in Spokane County increased last year, says Visit Spokane President and CEO Cheryl Kilday, citing a recently released annual report compiled by Portland, Ore.-based travel research group Dean Runyan Associates. The report sho

Spokane Transit Authority plans $10.8 million complex

Design work under way on West Central facility

May 11, 2017

LeAnn Bjerken

Spokane Transit Authority has started planning for the construction of a $10.8 million transit vehicle storage building, parking lot, and fuel storage facility, to be located just northwest of its headquarters in west central Spokane. Brandon Rapez-Bett