Special Report

Engineering workforce tightens as demand climbs in Spokane area

Some companies poised for growth; expansions are limited by staff shortages

May 9, 2024

Some Spokane-based engineering companies are experiencing a noticeable worker shortage across all subspecialties in the Spokane region.

Over 200 living units await approval for three projects in Spokane County

Estimated construction value is over $24M combined

April 25, 2024

Erica Bullock

Building permit applications are pending in Spokane County for three multifamily developments with over 200 apartment units and a combined estimated value of $24.6 million.

Gee Automotive to build vehicle repair garage

Structure to occupy site near company's Liberty Lake dealerships

April 25, 2024

Dylan Harris

Gee Automotive Liberty Lake LLC plans to build a vehicle repair garage at 1750 N. Pepper Lane, in Liberty Lake.

Spokane-based Haven Real Estate Group acquired by Epique Realty

Transaction provides advanced tech to small regional firm

April 25, 2024

Erica Bullock

Haven Real Estate Group has been acquired by Houston-based Epique Realty.

Whitworth University to build engineering, physics building

Development is expected to be completed by late 2025

April 25, 2024

Karina Elias

Site work is set to begin in early May at Whitworth University for a new 21,500-square-foot engineering and physics building.

More than $600M in road work planned, underway in Spokane County

Post Street Bridge, Bigelow Gulch among notable projects to wrap up this year

April 25, 2024

Dylan Harris

Construction season is underway in the Inland Northwest, with well over $600 million in road-related projects scheduled in Spokane County in 2024.

Second phase of Highland Village is underway

Project has 16 houses, 51-unit rental complex

April 25, 2024

Karina Elias

The second phase of construction at Highland Village in Airway Heights is underway with plans to add 67 residential dwellings to the development.

Around Town

April 25, 2024

Erica Bullock

Wheatland Bank prepares for growth following Glacier acquisition

Employee retention, technology upgrades, loan growth are major priorities for CEO

April 11, 2024

Erica Bullock

Workforce integration, loan growth, and technology upgrades are major priorities for Wheatland Bank's CEO Susan Horton in the first 100 days after Glacier Bancorp's acquisition of Wheatland.

University of Idaho students assess risks, invest real money

Trading program helps prep finance majors

April 11, 2024

Karina Elias

Students in the Barker Capital Management and Trading program at the University of Idaho are getting exposure to investing and risk management by using real money provided through the $1 million Barker Endowment Fund.