Special Report

Innovia moves to larger office space downtown

Nonprofit foundation wanted more space to accommodate LaunchNW initiative

October 6, 2022

Spokane-based nonprofit organization Innovia Foundation is moving into a new office space downtown. Innovia was scheduled this week to complete its move to a 9,800-square-foot office space on the sixth floor of the Lincoln Plaza building, at 818 W. River

Real estate group to anchor mixed-use project in Liberty Lake

$1.3 million building in River District to house Avalon 24, rental units

October 6, 2022

Virginia Thomas

A real estate brokerage group plans to build a new $1.3 million mixed-use building in the River District of Liberty Lake. Joel Elgee, designated broker at real estate group Avalon 24 Real Estate LLC, says he and longtime friends and real estate agents

AGC launches construction workforce program

Campaign intended to link workers with employers

October 6, 2022

Erica Bullock

The Associated General Contractors of America Inland Northwest chapter has launched a new campaign focused on construction workforce development and community outreach in a bid to help fill local job openings, says Shannen Talbot, marketing and

Mixed-use project rises in Hayden

Sibling business owners take on family's first real estate venture

October 6, 2022

Karina Elias

A $2 million building dubbed PACR is under construction in Hayden, says Ashton Underdahl, managing partner for PACR Investments LLC, the project owner. Coolin, Idaho-based R&R Northwest LLC will build the new 16,000-square-foot warehouse on a site at

Three new apartment complexes planned in Spokane area

Projects worth $8.5M to include 90 units in all

October 6, 2022

Karina Elias

Three multifamily projects with a total of 90 residential units valued at more than $8.5 million combined are planned at sites in Spokane Valley and on Spokane's upper South Hill, according to building permit application information. One of the project

Once sleepy, Deer Park is home to fast-paced growth

More than $200 million in housing eyed, underway in bedroom community in north Spokane County

October 6, 2022

Karina Elias

The rural town of Deer Park, roughly 22 miles north of downtown Spokane, is attracting massive growth as over 700 residential units valued at more than $200 million are planned or under construction in and near the community of 4,200 people. Travis Hanso

Manufacturers make room with $60M in projects

Projects nearing $60M in total value underway for four companies here

October 6, 2022

Virginia Thomas

Prominent manufacturers in the Spokane area are expanding either through construction at new locations, acquiring existing buildings, or conducting on-site renovations. All told, the projects at Knife River Corp., MacKay Manufacturing Inc., McKinstry Co.

Commercial valuations set new record in Spokane County

Multifamily property sales said to lead sector in higher assessments

October 6, 2022

Erica Bullock

Spokane County's assessed property values for new construction this year are $300 million higher than in 2021, fueled by climbing construction-related costs for materials and labor, says Spokane County Assessor Tom Konis.

INW advisers: Watch out for red flags when investing nest eggs

Investment professionals offer guidance in light of recent indictment in Spokane

September 22, 2022

Karina Elias

In light of recent charges against the local financial adviser accused of stealing millions from his clients, Spokane-area financial professionals and the legal examiner involved in the case say there are red flags investors should watch for and ways to

Prairie Living: $25 million retirement complex to open next year on Moran Prairie

$25M development to open next year, employing up to 125

September 22, 2022

Erica Bullock

Construction is under way on a $25 million-plus development dubbed the Gallery at Spokane, which will bring additional senior housing to Spokane's South Hill, says Joe Huskinson, director of operations for Stellar Senior Living LLC, one of the