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—Kevin Blocker

Spokane Super Oval could turn corner, owner says

Racetrack operator hopes to capitalize on Airway Heights activity
April 12, 2018
After nearly four years of work and having spent $700,000 of his own money, Rick Nelson, the owner of Spokane Super Oval LLC, thinks the half-mile auto racing track in Airway Heights could finish this racing season in the black. 'We've struggled ever
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—Integrus Architecture PS

The INB Performing Arts Center's next act

Iconic venue set for $22.3 million overhaul
April 12, 2018
The INB Performing Arts Center debuted 44 years ago as part of the World's Fair. It's largely been untouched ever since. That will change, effective May 1. Operated by the Spokane Public Facilities District, the performing arts center will shut down
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North Monroe overhaul to begin in April

$8.8 million job divided between pair of contractors
March 29, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
Work on the long planned and highly debated North Monroe Corridor project is set to begin early next month, says Marlene Feist, a Spokane city spokeswoman. The $8.8 million project will reconfigure a 1.1-mile stretch of Monroe Street between Indiana and
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—Kevin Blocker

North Spokane Corridor project forges ahead

Official says two projects planned for spring season
March 29, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
The Washington state Department of Transportation has two major projects planned this year relating to the North Spokane Corridor, says Al Gilson, spokesman for the department's Eastern Region. So far, the department has completed 5.5 miles of the 10.5
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—Bernardo|Wills Architects PC

City to start construction on last of its planned CSO tank projects

Large projects likely will continue into next year
March 29, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
Marlene Feist, spokeswoman for the city of Spokane's utilities department, says the city plans to begin construction this year on combined sewer overflow projects valued at about $8.6 million. 'This is the last of the CSO projects, so we're winding
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Public policy can complicate firing at-will workers

Employers should learn what can be construed as wrongful termination
March 29, 2018
Timothy J. Nault
The general rule in Washington is that an employee who isn't subject to an express contract of employment can be terminated at any time, without cause. There are, however, several exceptions to that rule. The terms of an employee handbook or specific tre
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—Kevin Blocker

Riverfront Park work proceeds

Focus now shifts to design, work on pavilion, promenade
March 29, 2018
The most visible places where the general public can see changes to Riverfront Park downtown are along and around the areas of west Spokane Falls Boulevard and north Washington Street. Along those two streets, and through the southern portion of the park
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—Kevin Blocker

Curran sees PFD as part of Spokane renaissance

New CEO has front-row seat to city's growth
March 29, 2018
From Stephanie Curran's ground-level administrative office on the south side of Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, the new CEO of the Spokane Public Facilities District has an expansive view of the downtown construction activity that starts right across t
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Five Spokane property owners seek zone changes on 17 parcels

Applications to move through docketing process
March 15, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
Five Spokane-area developers are seeking changes in land-use designations on parcels they own in Spokane to make them consistent with current or adjacent uses, say consultants who represent the owners in zone-change requests submitted to the city. Land-u
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—LeAnn Bjerken

Millwood sets stage to attract business

City plans projects intended to improve safety, walkability
March 15, 2018
LeAnn Bjerken
The little city of Millwood is in the midst of a transformation, some say, with several projects in the works that are aimed at improving infrastructure and attracting new businesses. Surrounded by the city of Spokane Valley on three sides, Millwood cove
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