Real Estate & Construction

Kootenai County justice complex design nears completion

$35M facility to unite court system in central Coeur d'Alene complex

July 6, 2023

Boise, Idaho-based Lombard-Conrad Architects has nearly completed the initial design phase for expanding the Kootenai County justice complex with plans for a new, 60,000-square-foot building that will connect with the county's existing courtroom

Uptic Studios adds â€œCuratedâ€ trio of services

New division enhances spaces for residential, commercial customers

July 6, 2023

Karina Elias

Architecture and interior design company Uptic Studios Inc., of Spokane, has completed the formation of Uptic Curated, a design division dedicated to providing procurement, styling, and staging services to clients throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Evergreen Bioscience cluster's plans crystallize

Potential site identified along river in U District; initial design started

July 6, 2023

Karina Elias

Evergreen Bioscience Innovation Cluster has selected a site in Spokane's University District for its future headquarters, though those involved in the organization that wants to make Inland Northwest a magnet for life science companies say it could

Tractor Supply expands in Spokane area, North Idaho

Deer Park store to be first outlet in Spokane County

June 22, 2023

Erica Bullock

Tractor Supply Co.'s regional expansion plans call for the construction of five new retail stores in Eastern Washington and North Idaho during the next two years. The city of Deer Park will be the home of Tractor Supply Co.'s first location in

Multifamily multiplying: Permit data shows surge in what was already a bustling apartment construction market

Permit activity suggests apartment construction isn't slowing down just yet

June 22, 2023

Erica Bullock

Apartment construction isn't letting up anytime soon, if building permit activity from the first five months of 2023 is any indication. From January to the end of May this year, three municipalities issued 57 multifamily permits that will add

Loosening of housing regulations leads to uptick in permitting

Still, fewer than 50 units approved, in process so far in city this year

June 22, 2023

Erica Bullock

Last June, the fanfare announcing changes to building development standards was at an all-time high and touted by some as a much-needed step forward to help the city of Spokane's housing crisis.

Sibling-owned dump truck businesses thrive in North Idaho

Young companies see strong growth thanks to construction demand

June 8, 2023

Keith Erickson

With sustained construction demand in Kootenai County, two family-owned, North Idaho dump truck businesses are picking up steam. Separately owned but family-connected Hidden Ridge Trucking LLC and Collins Trucking LLC have a combined

Circle K station planned in Valley

$1.5 million project slated on site in Greenacres area

June 8, 2023

Karina Elias

Tempe, Arizona-based convenience store chain Circle K Stores Inc. plans to build a store and fueling station at 18723 E. Cataldo, in the Greenacres area of Spokane Valley, says Emily Estes-Cross, public information officer for the city of Spokane Valley.

Early learning program receives upgrades in Hillyard

Three classrooms to grow capacity to 60 kids from 20

June 8, 2023

Erica Bullock

The Northeast Youth Center is in the midst of a $1.1 million remodel project to create three dedicated learning spaces for children in Washington state's Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program. Executive Director Sheila Geraghty says

New Mister Car Wash, Surf Thru operations planned

Values for two projects total about $2.7 million

June 8, 2023

Karina Elias

New carwashes are planned on Spokane's North Side and in the Moran Prairie neighborhood, according to records filed with the city of Spokane. For the North Side project, a pre-development application indicates North Carolina-based Surf Thru Inc.