Some Spokane real estate agents are leaving behind the copier rooms and cubicles typically found at traditional real estate brokerages for a different kind of firm — one that exists entirely in the cloud.

A storm drainage extension project at 4221 S. Regal and 2900 E. 42nd, just northwest of a Maverik gas station and a Mister Car Wash location on Spokane’s South Hill, is temporarily halted but nearing completion, according to information from the city of Spokane.

Some homebuilders and developers here have expressed frustration with increased costs of permit fees and general facilities charges related to residential building permits in the city of Spokane. 

Truck drivers hauling freight across Eastern Washington may soon have another place to stop, as work is set to begin on a $2.1 million A1 Truck Wash LLC facility just off Interstate 90 — marking the Pasco, Washington-based company's first expansion into Spokane County.

Spokane builder Cameron Rippy believes good homes are built to last, not just through better materials but through better communication and collaboration across the industries tasked with their creation.

Behind every successful project lies a foundation of leadership clarity, communication, and trust. When that structure is sound, projects move forward smoothly. When it cracks, even the most brilliant designs can falter. 

Idaho Central Credit Union has quietly become one of Spokane’s fastest-growing financial institutions. Just 3 1/2 years after opening its first branch in Spokane County, the Chubbuck, Idaho-based financial institution has expanded to six locations, including downtown Spokane, North Spokane, Spokane Valley, Airway Heights, Liberty Lake, and the South Hill.

As some credit unions continue to grow through mergers, acquisitions, and the opening of additional branches, smaller credit unions in Spokane are working to stay competitive and prove that expansion isn't the only path to success.

Third-quarter earnings reports released by some banks with a Spokane presence mostly show upward trends in net income due partially to raised federal interest rates and steady demand for commercial and industrial loans in the Inland Northwest.