Government

Why Realtors, others pulled out of city's housing plan

Report said out of date, doesn't convey urgency of homebuyer barriers

July 15, 2021

In the Housing Action Plan the Spokane City Council is expected to consider on July 26, you'll see the names of the Housing Plan Working Group, individuals and organizations included to provide guidance on existing housing challenges, provide input

Engineering Idaho: David Evans & Associates consults on major traffic changes

Firm to work on $57.2M interchange project

July 15, 2021

Kevin Blocker

Established in Portland, Oregon in 1976, the transportation civil engineering consulting company David Evans & Associates Inc. has secured a solid presence in the Inland Northwest.

Spokane's Alexander Scott named to new post at Commerce Department

GU law school graduate will be federal funding adviser for state agency

July 1, 2021

Kevin Blocker

The Washington state Department of Commerce has hired Spokane-based Alexander Scott to the newly created position of federal adviser, the state agency announced late last month.

Examining a surge in death investigations

Medical examiner's caseload increases, likely to grow more due to variety of factors

July 1, 2021

Virginia Thomas

The number of cases the Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office oversees has surged in recent years, and further increases are projected in the second half of this years, says chief medical examiner Dr. Veena Singh.

Downtown Spokane Partnership may be headed to the other side of the tracks

Business improvement district would be expanded under city's current proposal

July 1, 2021

Kevin Blocker

City officials are asking the Downtown Spokane Partnership to take on the added responsibility of providing cleanup and safety services south of the railroad viaduct in the city's core.

After delay, Lancer Hospitality starts food service for Spokane Parks

Company becomes vendor at Riverfront, other venues

June 17, 2021

Virginia Thomas

The Spokane Parks and Recreation department has selected a Minneapolis-based catering and food-service company to handle the food and beverage operations at city parks.

Vax On, Mask Off: Employers adapt to mask rules, vaccination monitoring

Organizations find their boundaries as more people return to offices

June 17, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Employers find themselves treading a narrow path when it comes to confirming employee vaccination status while keeping within state guidelines, some employer representatives here say.

Gilberts to leave University District

Organization's CEO accepts new role with Numerica CU

June 7, 2021

Linn Parish

University District Development Association CEO Lars Gilberts plans to step down by the end of the month to become assistant vice president of community development and impact at Numerica Credit Union.

VOA, Salvation Army to build new homeless shelters

Both aim to open new facilities by early fall

June 3, 2021

Natasha Nellis

Two Spokane-area nonprofits have set their sights on developing shelters in the city. Volunteers of America Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho is in the early planning stage for a new young-adult shelter in a building at 3104 E. Augusta,

Davenport Airport to renovate runway

Work expected to start this month, finish by fall

June 3, 2021

Natasha Nellis

The Davenport Municipal Airport is planning a $4.5 million runway reconstruction and lighting-system upgrade, says Steve Goemmel, city of Davenport administrator.