Government

STA to break ground on $92.2M City Line

Bus rapid-transit system to be operational in 2022

March 26, 2020

Spokane Transit Authority plans to break ground in May on its $92.2 million City Line bus rapid-transit route. The six-mile City Line, which will extend from the Browne's Addition neighborhood to Spokane Community College and run through downtown

Post Street Bridge readied for replacement

Construction set to start in April

March 26, 2020

Kevin Blocker

After 103 years, the Post Street Bridge in downtown Spokane will be replaced. Construction is scheduled to start in April. Marlene Feist, director of strategic development for the public works department, says plans call for the project to be completed

Sportsplex foundation takes form

Sports Commission secures first event in new facility

March 26, 2020

Natasha Nellis

The concrete has been poured for the $53 million Sportsplex under construction near downtown Spokane, says Stephanie Curran, CEO of the Spokane Public Facilities District, which will own and operate the facility. Work on the 135,000-square-foot facility

State investigates former financial planner in Spokane

Probe comes on heels of ban issued by federal regulatory authority

March 26, 2020

Kevin Blocker

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions has opened a formal investigation into a one-time financial planner in Spokane recently banned from working in that capacity.

New rules for noncompete agreements take effect

Contracts now subject to salary threshold, term limit

March 26, 2020

Virginia Thomas

Many business owners are either unaware of a new state law regarding noncompete agreements or are unaware of the scope of the law that went into effect Jan. 1, says Stephen Bergman, of Cooney Law Offices PS, of Spokane.

Losses due to event cancellations, postponements surpass $35M

Some organizers expected bustling second-half rally

March 26, 2020

Virginia Thomas

By Friday, March 20, Spokane had lost more than $35 million in anticipated economic impacts as events that had been scheduled to take place in the Spokane area were canceled or postponed due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.

COVID-19 Resource Guide for Spokane Business

Links to resources, guidance, and advice during coronavirus pandemic

March 25, 2020

Mike McLean

As COVID-19 takes its economic toll on business owners and employees during the ongoing health crisis, a number of government agencies, relief organizations, and private enterprises are making resources available to provide assistance. Here are some of th

More offices closures, restrictions take effect

Health District among those to limit access

March 18, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Effective today, March 18, the Spokane County Regional Health District says it will be limiting public access to the building due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The main entrance will be locked, both sets of elevators will be closed to the public. Any allow

City delays 'nonurgent' building inspections

Meantime, county to restrict public access at several offices through May 1

March 17, 2020

Linn Parish

The city of Spokane is delaying 'nonurgent building inspectionsâ€ until a later date, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some inspections, however, will be conducted virtually, via videoconferencing, and some will be left to the inspectors' discreti

COVID-19 hits big West Plains employers

Fairchild reports first case; Kalispels shutter most operations

March 17, 2020

Linn Parish

Coronavirus has affected two of the Spokane area's largest employers, both based on the West Plains. Fairchild Air Force Base disclosed last night that one of its active-duty airmen had tested positive for COVID-19, and Col. Derek Salmi, the base com