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Erica Bullock

Busy construction season projected for new year

Scarcity of some materials, workforce challenges could slow activity, observers say
December 16, 2021
Erica Bullock
The commercial construction sector had a strong start in 2021, and the 2022 construction season will bring continued growth of warehouses, manufacturing, and distribution centers, industry observers here say. Cheryl Stewart, executive director of the
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Spokane's apprentice standards to hinder contractors, some say

Issue is further complicated by slow approval process at state level, according to building group reps
December 16, 2021
Erica Bullock
New standards recently approved by the Spokane City Council meant to increase the use of apprentices will make it difficult for many contractors already dealing with labor shortages to participate in city projects, construction trade association represent
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Canadian airline eyes new service to, from Spokane

WestJet hopes to launch daily flights from Calgary
December 2, 2021
Karina Elias
WestJet Airlines Ltd., a Canada based airline carrier, intends to launch daily flights to Spokane, according to a recent application submitted to the U.S. Department of Transportation. WestJet would use its regional brand, WestJet Link, according to the
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Climate-conscious consumption, investment urged

Wealth adviser, scientist stand on common ground
December 2, 2021
Sarah Carlson and Jacquelyn Francis
When a private wealth planner and a climate scientist converse, you might think the conversation between the two women would devolve into a debate about money versus nature. With us-Sarah Carlson and Jackie Francis-that isn't the case.
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Habitat for Humanity

'Zombie' sites transformed into affordable homes

Two new Habitat families celebrate homeownership
November 18, 2021
Staff Report
Habitat for Humanity-Spokane celebrated with two families as they received the keys to their newly rehabilitated homes on Sharp Avenue in the West Central neighborhood earlier this month, and the organization is planning two more such celebrations
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Grants to help Spokane design more diverse housing

City looks to leverage transit-oriented award
November 18, 2021
Dave Anderson
A 2020 report tagged Washington state with one of the 10 worst housing shortages in the nation, underbuilding by over a quarter of a million homes over the prior 15 years. Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies documented the
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Erica Bullock

Washington state's condo law changes could ease restrictions

Some supporters unsure whether new codes will encourage such projects
November 18, 2021
Erica Bullock
New Washington state legislation has been signed into law with the goal to reduce barriers to condominium construction and development. However, some supporters of the measure say the changes aren't enough to stimulate condominium development
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Proposed IRS reporting threshold increased; Bankers still don't like it

Supporters in Congress raise amount required to trigger IRS notification after industry blowback
November 4, 2021
Karina Elias
Weeks after proposing a plan to require banks to report on accounts with inflows and outflows of $600 a year over reported income to the Internal Revenue Service, Congress has raised the proposed reporting threshold to $10,000 and added several exceptions
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Erica Bullock

Making history at the Riverfalls Tower

Two distinctive Riverside District properties placed on Spokane historic places register
November 4, 2021
Erica Bullock
Two properties in Spokane's Riverside District, on the west edge of downtown, have been approved for inclusion on the Spokane Register of Historic Places, says Logan Camporeale, historic preservation specialist for the Spokane City-County Historic
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Former HUD administrator joins Washington Trust Bank

Patterson to lead bank's livability initiatives here
October 21, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Washington Trust Bank has hired former U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regional administrator Chris Patterson to serve in its newly established role of community solutions adviser. Patterson says that in this new role, he'll work with
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