The first phase of Greenstone Corp.'s newest 55-plus residential community, dubbed Trutina at North Place, is underway in North Idaho.

Late last month, the Journal sat down with Craig Soehren, a real estate broker at Spokane-based commercial real estate agency Kiemle Hagood, for its most recent episode of the Elevating The Conversation podcast about the Inland Northwest office market.

The city of Spokane Valley has selected Habitat for Humanity of Spokane to receive a $1 million grant to offset utility infrastructure costs for a 23-unit housing development off Carnahan Street, in Spokane Valley.

Across Spokane, employers are embracing design elements that draw workers in — features like a two-story preserved moss wall bursting with greenery and light, or a custom staircase that not only links two floors but also floods the lower level with natural light and invites connection across teams.

Micaela Kostecka, marketing director of commercial real estate brokerage Kiemle Hagood, is focused on evolving the Spokane-based company's traditional marketing practices to better reflect today's digital landscape.

Driven by a passion for design and a desire to grow her business, Natali Alexander acquired Design Works last year, making her the third owner of the longtime Spokane interior design company.