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Fairchild Air Force Base aims to grow its externship program

More companies sought for temporary placements
January 19, 2023
Virginia Thomas
Fairchild Air Force Base is continuing its externships program with a second cohort next month. Capt. Sean Johnson, chief technology officer of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild, says the program currently is accepting up to 10 external partners
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What's happening with former Spokane Mayor John Powers

Economic development advocate remains active upon return to community
January 19, 2023
Mike McLean
Former Spokane Mayor John Powers says he's happy to be reacclimating to the Lilac City following a 16-year hiatus on the West Side after leaving office here in 2003. During his time away from Spokane, Powers worked in regional economic development in
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—HUB Sports Center

HUB Sports Center envisions $24 million expansion

Plans call for youth sports fields, courts, other facilities at Liberty Lake complex
January 19, 2023
Karina Elias
Liberty Lake-based HUB Sports Center is planning a $24 million facilities expansion, says Phil Champlin, executive director of the nonprofit sports venue. Champlin says plans for development are still in the early phases, and details will be
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Visions 2023: Multifaceted approach to guide economic development

Several initiatives are underway that set up Spokane to prsoper
December 29, 2022
Alisha Benson
A vibrant community requires a vibrant economy. Economic development gives the community a say in how the economy grows. What does the future of economic development hold for the Spokane region? We don't have a crystal ball, but what we can do is
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Visions 2023: Civil discourse rejects fear, embraces tough love

Fear of discussing issues can restrain democracy
December 29, 2022
Betsy Wilkerson
We've all heard the story about the frog in a pot of water. Drop a frog in boiling water, and it will jump out. Drop a frog in tepid water that slowly boils, and it won't realize the danger until it's too late. When it comes to civil discourse in
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—File

Public works to outpace private projects in Spokane

New home construction may soften as multifamily demand continues to grow
December 15, 2022
Erica Bullock
Strong demand continues for commercial construction in the private sector, although private development is expected to slow in the new year due to ongoing labor issues and high materials prices. In 2023, public works projects likely will carry the bulk of
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Stormwater improvement planned on West Plains

Corridor Contractors selected by county to construct first phase
November 17, 2022
Erica Bullock
Airway Heights-based Corridor Contractors LLC has been selected as the contractor for the first phase of construction in the West Terrace Capital Improvement Project, which will address the chronic stormwater management issues on the West Plains.
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—Erica Bullock

Central Washington pay rates rile Spokane-area contractors

State Supreme Court upholds 2018 changes for setting prevailing wage
November 17, 2022
Erica Bullock
Prevailing wages in some central Washington counties have increased 40% from a year ago for carpenters, and some construction industry professionals here say they're concerned about the impact of the wage hike on Eastern Washington
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VOA could close Hope House women's shelter

Nonprofit cites lack of funding; affordable housing units in building will remain open
November 8, 2022
Virginia Thomas
Volunteers of America of Eastern Washington & North Idaho will close its Hope House women's shelter in downtown Spokane at the end of January due to a lack of funding.
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Guest Commentary: Real economic recovery hinges on return to work

Crime, inflation, fuel problem…
November 3, 2022
Don Brunell
To 'Build Back America” key workers must return to jobsites. It is not good enough for President Biden to lean back on low unemployment numbers and claim success when employers cannot find workers.
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