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—Virginia Thomas

New Northeast PDA director eyes revitalization in Hillyard

Skepticism, housing among challenges facing agency
September 8, 2022
Virginia Thomas
Spokane's Northeast Public Development Authority has a new executive director, Jesse Bank, who says he plans to address some of the biggest problems facing the area, though he faces skepticism from the community.
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—Karina Elias

The Pitch to Improve Avista Stadium

Club seeks county funds for upgrades, but one commissioner questions public commitment
September 8, 2022
Karina Elias
Already on course to miss upcoming stadium-improvement deadlines set by Major League Baseball, the Spokane Indians Baseball Club is hoping Spokane County steps up to the plate to participate in a private-public partnership to fund $22.8 million in
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Fire damaged warehouse scheduled for demolition

Former S&P Meats site now under city oversight
August 25, 2022
Virginia Thomas
The fire-damaged, 30,000-square-foot former S&P Meats warehouse in East Spokane is being demolished.
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Guest commentary: Spokane needs leadership focus to address issues of homelessness

City deserves robust action …
August 25, 2022
Chris Patterson
Despite activity on various fronts by business, government, and nonprofit sectors, Spokane's homeless population remains at 0.685% (1,559 individuals), nearly three times the national average of 0.2%.
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What's happening with Spokane developer Mick McDowell

Project eyed for site near city core on hold
August 25, 2022
Mike McLean
Mick McDowell, one of the most prolific Spokane developers of the last few decades, is down to one commercial holding that he's in no hurry to develop.
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Q&A with Rob Higgins, of the Spokane Association of Realtors.

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August 25, 2022
Karina Elias
After 37 years serving as the executive vice president for the Spokane Association of Realtors, Rob Higgins, 74, has announced his retirement from the association, effective Sept. 30.
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Karina Elias

Young Spokane fintech Haploos goes public (sector)

Virtual credit card maker receives approval from federal agencies
August 11, 2022
Karina Elias
Spokane-based fintech company Haploos Inc. has received clearances from three federal government departments that company CEO Josh Arritola hopes will open up new markets for its virtual credit card. This spring, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
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Erica Bullock

Taylor'd Containers pivots to firefighter-training modules

Taylor'd Containers sees 20% annual sales growth
August 11, 2022
Erica Bullock
Taylor Rowan is bringing the heat to the shipping container market with the fabrication of custom-made, compact, mobile firefighter training modules, that the industry refers to as props, that are designed for fire departments to have access to a training
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Spokane County's population grows faster than expected

Challenges projected for school districts, housing, infrastructure
July 28, 2022
Patrick Jones
If population gain is a contest, Spokane County won the state sweepstakes over the past 12 months, according to 2022 estimates released at the end of June by the Washington state Office of Financial Management.
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—Virginia Thomas

Second phase of work begins on City Line stops

Construction of shelters to be completed this fall
July 14, 2022
Virginia Thomas
Spokane Transit Authority has entered the second phase of construction on stops for its $92.2 million City Line rapid-transit bus line. Brandon Rapez-Betty, chief operations officer at STA, says installation of vertical elements at the 28 stops along
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