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Spokane Airports' impact said to exceed $750 million

EWU study accounts for budget, spending, wages

June 4, 2015

Spokane Airports had a $754 million economic impact on Spokane and Kootenai counties in 2013, Eastern Washington University researchers say in a recently completed study. EWU's Institute for Public Policy and Economic Analysis conducted the study. '

Downtown's Cutter Tower lands first tenant, looks for more

Kutak Rock law firm plans to move in at end of June

June 4, 2015

The eight-story former Kirtland Cutter Building in downtown Spokane that once housed the Sherwood Mall and now is called the Cutter Tower has secured its first tenant.

Rudeen Developments affiliate plans 107-unit rental complex

Northwood Heights project valued at over $13 million

June 4, 2015

Mike McLean

An affiliate of Liberty Lake-based Rudeen Developments LLC is developing a $13.1 million, 107-unit apartment complex in the Northwood area east of Spokane, according to building permit information on file with Spokane County.

Mukogawa Fort Wright serves up dining project

$1.5 million renovation to offer forest, river views

June 4, 2015

Mike McLean

Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute is remodeling and expanding its student dining facilities in a $1.5 million construction project, says R. Joe Alleman, the institute's director of administration.

Tom Johnson: Learning the STCU way

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June 4, 2015

Judith Spitzer

Spokane Teachers Credit Union, based in Liberty Lake, ranked third among the largest credit unions in the state by the Puget Sound Business Journal, now has about $2 billion in assets, and it reported 2014 net income of about $19 million. Its president an

ABC's Kate McCaslin moves east for new chapter in life

Organization's CEO ready for change after 18 years

June 4, 2015

Judith Spitzer

Kate McCaslin, former president and CEO of the Inland Pacific Chapter of Associated Builders & Contractors Inc. is leaving Spokane to take a similar position at ABC's Keystone Chapter based in Lancaster County, Pa., after working for the chapter here fo

Spokesman-Review to launch new glossy publication

Platinum to be mailed to about 43,000 households

June 4, 2015

Judith Spitzer

The Spokesman-Review newspaper plans later this month to launch Platinum, a glossy, high-end, broadsheet-sized format magazine focused on luxury and upscale demographics. The Spokane daily newspaper plans to mail the quarterly publication directly to ho

Organization volunteers collaborate on project

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June 4, 2015

Staff Report

The Washington Multi-Family Housing Association says members of its Eastern Washington chapter recently helped the Rebuilding Together Spokane organization renovate the home of a low-income homeowner that was in dire need of repairs.

Clearwater Paper mulls Lewiston mill upgrade

$160 million chip digester would increase efficiency

June 4, 2015

Mike McLean

Spokane-based Clearwater Paper Corp. is considering a $160 million upgrade at its pulp and paperboard mill in Lewiston, Idaho. The upgrade, which would include replacing aging digesters with a single, more efficient digester system, depends on certain co

Right of way consultant moves to Pier 1 building

Epic Land Solutions says Spokane jobs increasing

June 4, 2015

Mike McLean

Epic Land Solutions Inc., a Torrance, Calif.-based real estate consulting firm, has leased 1,700 square feet of office space in the Pier 1 Imports building, at 111 W. North River Drive, and has moved its growing Spokane-area office there, says Roxanne Gri