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Private security in downtown Spokane proves costly

Growing expenses frustrate some building owners
July 3, 2024
Erica Bullock

Some downtown Spokane property owners say they are contending with higher costs to provide security services, leading to frustration in addition to the growing costs of regular operating expenses.


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City of Cheney readies site of new aquatic center

$14M project is set to open in summer 2025
July 3, 2024
Erica Bullock

Construction of the city of Cheney's new aquatic center is about to begin after a major mechanical failure closed the recreational facility three years ago.


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Spokane tech hub doesn't make short list for federal funding

Aerospace manufacturing center still possible despite snub
July 2, 2024
Dylan Harris

Spokane’s advanced aerospace materials manufacturing tech hub is not one of the 12 tech hubs that will receive a portion of $504 million in funding, the U.S. Economic Development Administration announced today.


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Spokane leaders respond to Supreme Court's homeless camping decision

June 28, 2024
Journal of Business Staff

The Downtown Spokane Partnership applauds a ruling issued Friday by the U.S. Supreme Court that allows cities to ban camping in public places, while Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown calls for further investment in programs and services.


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Some business leaders fear energy crisis looms

Demand is rising faster than capacity under present generation technology
June 20, 2024
Mike Flynn

Two Pacific Northwest business raise their concerns to columnist Mike Flynn about the possibility of a looming crisis with the region’s energy demand outpacing the supply.


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NAACP chapter president continues grandmother's leadership legacy

Gardner emerges as voice of organization at pivotal time in INW race relations
June 6, 2024
Karina Elias

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. 


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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