Baker Construction & Development Inc., of Spokane, is erecting a 6,100-square-foot office building pictured here at 1328 N. Stanford Lane. Bernardo Wills Architects PC, of Spokane, designed the $1.1 million project, a portion of which will be by

The city of Spokane has bought 1.8 acres of land that includes a former Kar Brite car wash site, at 902 E. Sprague, for future development as part of its storm-water retention system.The city bought the property for $756,000 from Michael and Joy

Meridian Construction Inc., of Spokane Valley, is building a $2 million, 12,400- square-foot structure, at 401 S. Sherman, that will be the new home of Spokane-based Thompson Custom Orthotics & Prosthetics Inc. Smart Spaces by Design LLC and CSQA

Agricultural industry observers here see positive signs for the coming year, but add that carefully monitoring growing conditions and transportation issues will be paramount for farmers this year.In 2009, prices for dried peas, lentils, and and