Government

NAACP chapter president continues grandmother's leadership legacy

Gardner emerges as voice of organization at pivotal time in INW race relations

June 6, 2024

Lisa Gardner, president of the NAACP, didn't have leadership or advocacy aspirations but was nevertheless compelled by the legacy of her grandmother to continue her work.

Worker shortages impact Kootenai County planning, building

Average time to issue single-family home permits is three months

May 23, 2024

Erica Bullock

Staffing shortages are causing delays at the Kootenai County Community Development Department, impacting the time it takes to issue building permits and complete building inspections.

High hopes for future of Hillyard

Northeast Public Development Authority works to put area in the path of progress

May 23, 2024

Erica Bullock

The Northeast Public Development Authority has three developments in the works valued over $10 million.

Spokane outpaces state in retail sales growth

County, city rank fourth overall in taxable sales

April 30, 2024

Journal of Business Staff

Third-quarter taxable retail sales in Spokane County increased to $3.9 billion, up 1.1% from the year-earlier period.

Options are available to protect special property

Land use, character can be preserved via multiple strategies

April 25, 2024

Beau Ruff

For those who have special pieces of properties they wish to preserve, there are several planning strategies to consider.

State offers energy-audit funds for public buildings

Results can help find cost savings, increase efficiency

April 25, 2024

Ro Fonder Reeve

The state of Washington is offering incentives to public entities to meet mandated Clean Building Performance Standards.

Painted Hills developer sorts out conditions of project approval

Decision can still be appealed, conditions pose another challenge to move forward

March 28, 2024

Erica Bullock

Despite receiving the city of Spokane Valley's consent to develop the former Painted Hills Golf Course into a planned residential community, conditions of approval may continue to delay construction.