Special Report

Large-lot neighborhood planned on South Hill

Total value of 67 homes would exceed $40 million

January 14, 2016

An affiliate of Copper Basin Construction Inc., of Hayden, is planning an upscale neighborhood with 67 homesites on large view lots on Spokane's upper South Hill, says a real estate agent who's marketing the 10-lot first phase of the development.

New Kendall Yards buildings proposed

Medical, mixed-use project values total $6.3 million

January 14, 2016

Mike McLean

An affiliate of Liberty Lake-based Greenstone Corp. has submitted predevelopment applications to the city of Spokane for two commercial buildings in the early planning stages at Kendall Yards. The structures have a total anticipated construction value of

Spokane-area building permit activity bounces back

2015 topped prior year by 14 percent, but still below 2013 levels

January 14, 2016

Mike McLean

The total value of Spokane-area building permits bumped upward in 2015 compared with a year earlier, although falling short of the record high total permit valuation of 2013.

Region's timber industry forges slow, methodical rise

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December 17, 2015

Slow and steady. That's the best way to describe expected, continued growth in U.S. housing starts for 2016, say experts in the wood products industry.

Global wheat surplus tests Inland Northwest market

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December 17, 2015

LeAnn Bjerken

Once again this year, Inland Northwest wheat producers could face a softer post-harvest marketplace moving into next year.

Mining industry keeps eye on prolong price drops

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December 17, 2015

With gold and silver prices having fallen in the last five years, Inland Northwest industry representatives say they aren't anticipating the trend to reverse itself in 2016.

Tech companies grow in maturing markets

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December 17, 2015

A strong entrepreneurial spirit in the technology sector today has contributed to a local and national boom, and that, say some of those in the industry here, is a big reason why the sector continues to blossom.

Inland Northwest retail sales to keep rising, for now

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December 17, 2015

LeAnn Bjerken

Following the trend of recent years, retailers here are again predicting sales growth for 2016. However, not all of those interviewed are confident this period of gains will last.

With help of larger venue, Spokane area expects more visitors

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December 17, 2015

LeAnn Bjerken

Tourism has been strong here this year, thanks in part to an expanded Spokane Convention Center that's attracting new events and larger groups to the downtown area, experts and other observers say. They say they anticipate the looming redevelopment of R

Steady growth forecasted again in Kootenai County

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December 17, 2015

Mike McLean

Health care, advanced manufacturing, and real estate are expected to remain steady growth industries in Kootenai County through 2016, sources there say.