Real Estate & Construction

Excelsior Wellness prepares for first phase of remodel

$4.5M in work to be completed next fall

October 20, 2022

Excelsior Wellness has applied for building permits for the first phase of the $7.4 million remodel and expansion project at its campus at 3754 W. Indian Trail Road, in North Spokane. The nonprofit organization expects the initial phase of remodeling to

Townhome complex proposed on Moran Prairie

96-unit development under consideration

October 20, 2022

Erica Bullock

A 96-unit development consisting of townhomes is proposed at 5216 S. Palouse Highway, in the Moran Prairie neighborhood in south Spokane, according to environmental documents submitted to the city of Spokane. The site is located on about 10 acres of gene

SIERR Building improvements to make room for EWU

Interior will be upgraded for health science programs

October 20, 2022

Erica Bullock

New renovations at the historic SIERR Building, in Spokane's University District, will add a mix of learning spaces, administrative offices, and student areas for Eastern Washington University's nursing and communication sciences programs. The reno

What's happening with: Radio Park on the South Hill

First-phase apartment approval extended as owners seek financing

October 20, 2022

Mike McLean

The first phase of the Radio Park commercial development is ready to move forward, pending financing approval, says Carl Guenzel, managing member of Radio Park LLC, which owns the 16-acre property on Spokane's South Hill. As the Journal reported early

Spokane coworking centers report strong demand

Some are highly occupied with months-long waitlists

October 20, 2022

Erica Bullock

High occupancy levels at coworking facilities are expected to climb even higher with continued strong demand, in what representatives of coworking centers here describe as a permanent, post-pandemic shift in the market for office space. Ann Long, founder

Funeral home to be constructed along North Division

Construction of facility set to begin next year

October 6, 2022

Erica Bullock

Rick McLean, executive director of Holy Cross Funeral & Cemetery Services, says the nonprofit plans to construct a 9,300-square-foot funeral home on Spokane's North Side next year, pending permit approval from the city.

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