Special Report

Music Therapy said to benefit patients with memory loss

Treatment can help to spark brain, social connections

August 1, 2019

Sara Jane Ruggles, life enrichment director at North Star Assisted Living, in Coeur d'Alene, says staff members became misty-eyed as they watched residents participate in their first music therapy session.

New technology program helps seniors reconnect

Staff says program aids engagement, memory

August 1, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

The Renaissance at Coeur d'Alene, an assisted living and memory care community in northwest Coeur d'Alene, has begun using a new technology engagement program called iN2L that's designed to help its residents feel happier and more engaged.

Rockwood Retirement Communities' big plans with Whitworth

Senior living company plans $69M facility as part of Whitworth partnership

August 1, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Just three years after its $51 million redevelopment on Spokane's South Hill, Rockwood Retirement Communities is turning its focus on the planned $69 million redevelopment of its North Side location, to be dubbed Rockwood at Whitworth.

Itron tabs new CEO from within

Tom Deitrich selected to succeed Philip Mezey

July 22, 2019

Mike McLean

Itron Inc., the Liberty Lake-based provider of energy and water resource management products and services, has named Tom Deitrich as its new president and CEO, effective Aug. 6. Deitrich was selected by the company's board from within Itron's ranks

Pride Prep starts fourth phase of its expansion

School more than tripled its existing space, adds high school classrooms

July 18, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Pride Prep Schools has begun work on its fourth and final expansion and renovation phase at 811 E. Sprague, on the southern edge of the University District, says superintendent and founder Brenda McDonald.

Spokane Valley housing developments ramp up

Three projects totaling over 500 units in works

July 18, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Three new housing projects totaling over 500 living units have been proposed or are underway in Spokane Valley. In north central Spokane Valley, Renton, Washington-based Ruffhouse Development LLC has proposed 36 townhomes

Historic Cheney depot slated for relocation

Preservation group plans to restore old train station

July 18, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Plans to preserve the historic Cheney Depot are moving ahead, and the nonprofit organization supporting its preservation says the building could be moved to a new location as early as this summer.

Sigma Chi breaks ground on new house at WSU

Project said to be first new fraternity structure in the Northwest in years

July 18, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Construction started last month on the first new fraternity house to be built in a generation at Washington State University's Pullman campus.

Pinecroft Business Park begin work on newest building

Business park expands, sells off some excess land

July 18, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Pinecroft LLC, the development company for Pinecroft Business Park, is erecting its newest structure, a $2.4 million, nearly 31,000-square-foot office building, which will be the 18th office building in the complex.

Second Harvest envisions additional warehouse

Nonprofit plans new home for children's programs

July 18, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Second Harvest Inland Northwest plans to acquire a second warehouse facility, to be called the Wolff Family Child Hunger Solution Center, which it intends to renovate and use for its children's programs.