Real Estate & Construction

Washington Trust buys Wells Fargo Center

INHS to move to new quarters over next three years

March 27, 2019

Spokane-based Washington Trust Bank has agreed to buy the 17-story Wells Fargo Center, at 601 W. First in downtown Spokane, from Inland Northwest Health Services. The terms of the transaction, which is expected to be completed April 19, weren't disclos

Two new housing developments slated on West Plains

Total value of projects to be about $85 million

March 14, 2019

Natasha Nellis

More than 460 new living units--both single-family homes and rental units--with values totaling roughly $85 million are planned for the West Plains. A 150-unit development, to be named Highland Village, is planned near the southwest corner of the Spokane

Riverfalls Tower undergoes overhaul

Updates to apartments, lobby, garage planned

March 14, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Riverfalls Tower Development Co., of Spokane, is renovating the 46-year-old Riverfalls Tower, at 1224 W. Riverside on the west end of downtown Spokane.

Spokane County Assessor's Office whittles backlog

New hires help county keep up with appraisals, avert missing deadlines

March 14, 2019

Kim Crompton

A big surge in new construction last year left the Spokane County Assessor's Office feeling alarmingly under water in its efforts to process a huge backlog of projects so they could be added to the county's property tax rolls.

Third tower envisioned for The Falls project

$60 million project located on Spokane River's north bank could grow in scope

March 14, 2019

Natasha Nellis

The Falls LLC, a development company headed by Spokane's Lawrence Stone, is considering construction of a third tower alongside a pair of structures it plans to build on the north bank of the Spokane River, just north of Riverfront Park

Maverik builds its fifth store in Spokane area

C-store, fueling outlet under construction at Ruby, Montgomery

February 28, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Construction of a $2.9 million Maverik Inc. gas station and convenience store is underway at 28 E. Montgomery, in Spokane. Located on 1.6 acres of land, the new gas station will have 12 fueling stations, all of which will offer both unleaded and diesel

Icons Harlan Douglass: Constructing a path to success

In 60-plus years of developing, Douglass built massive portfolio

February 28, 2019

Mike McLean

Spokane real estate magnate Harlan Douglass has been letting up on the reins a bit over the last five years, but he hasn't exactly gotten off the horse. 'I show up here all the time,â€ he says from a conference room at the Douglass Properties

West Plains schools, communities grapple with big influx

More residents, jobs lead to infrastructure needs

February 28, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

West Plains school districts and municipal governments are trying to prepare for incoming developments that are expected to bring significant employment and population growth. Toby Broemmeling, executive director

$14 million apartment complex planned in Post Falls

Complex to have 144 units in total of seven buildings

February 14, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Construction is underway on a $14 million, 144-unit Crossroads Apartment complex at the northwest corner of Cecil Road and 12th Avenue, in Post Falls. Liberty Lake-based Rudeen Development LLC is listed as the owner and builder on the project.

Paw Print Genetics mulls new facility on North Side

Also, genetics company to expand to cats, birds

February 14, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Spokane-based Paw Print Genetics, a canine genetic testing company, is considering building a new 12,000-square-foot laboratory and an administrative facility on North Nevada Street.