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Independent-living complex planned in Spokane Valley

Vacant land behind old school eyed for senior residential units

June 5, 2025

Erica Bullock

A townhouse-style housing development for seniors, dubbed Keystone Villas, is under consideration in Spokane Valley.

What's Going on with: Cat Tales Wildlife Center

Organization shifts focus, with relocation remaining a long-term goal

June 5, 2025

Karina Elias

A year after unveiling a $146 million conceptual plan, Cat Tales Wildlife Center is shifting its focus to strengthening its nonprofit functions while still holding on to the vision of moving to a larger space.

Religious center proposed in Lincoln Heights neighborhood

Project to include worship area, housing

June 5, 2025

Tina Sulzle

Jewish community center Chabad of Spokane plans to build a 9,000-square-foot religious institution at 4111 E. 39^thAvenue.

Median-priced homes out of reach for most in Spokane County

State regulations, lack of land among reasons cited for low attainability rate

June 5, 2025

Dylan Harris

Nearly two-thirds of families in Spokane County can’t afford to buy a median-priced home in the area, a new report shows.

21 residential lots, private road planned in Liberty Lake

Development is continuation of original 2008 project near two golf courses

June 5, 2025

Karina Elias

Twenty-one residential lots and a private road are planned at Bella Lago, a high-end gated community in Liberty Lake.

Catholic Charities plans $20M in low-income housing upgrades

Renovations include new finishes, fixtures, other improvements

June 5, 2025

Karina Elias

Low appraisals viewed as a problem by some, misperception by others

Perceptions of a low appraisal trend are misguided, other factors at play

June 5, 2025

Karina Elias

In today’s post-pandemic housing market, some real estate agents in Spokane say that residential appraisals are coming in lower than expected, leading to agreed-upon deals being upended and frustrating sellers and buyers.

Unpacking state budget's impact on homeownership

Efforts to improve affordability could come with climbing costs for some

June 5, 2025

Karene Loman

Washington State Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 5167, the state's operating budget for the 2025-2027 biennium, into law on May 20.

Spokane International Airport plans $8.8M fuel facility upgrades

New tank, replacement of others to help meet increased demand

June 5, 2025

Dylan Harris

Spokane International Airport has submitted a permit application for its planned $8.8 million fuel facility upgrade and expansion project.

Women take the helm of INW higher education

Trend of female leaders emerges at local colleges, universities

June 5, 2025

Tina Sulzle

The Pacific Northwest is experiencing a significant shift in higher education leadership, with an increasing number of women assuming presidential roles at colleges and universities across the region.