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.

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

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.

A new wholesale distribution center for waterworks and irrigation equipment distributor H.D. Fowler Co. is under construction at 410 N. Park Road, in Spokane Valley.

As of early this month, longtime South Hill bowling alley Hugo's on the Hill has closed, and the business is for sale. Chris Schwartz, who has co-owned the business with his brother, Adam Schwartz

Spokane-based Action Fasteners & Supply Inc. is planning to move into a new, 47,600-square-foot building under construction now that it will share with Purfect Logos LLC, of Spokane Valley, says project architect George Watson, of Watson & Herres LLC.