Strong activity in the real estate sector will continue on into 2018, some industry professionals say. Larry Soehren, president and CEO of Spokane-based commercial real estate and property management company Kiemle & Hagood Co., says the overall commerci

Despite difficulty finding qualified workers, the construction industry here will continue its overall strong economic momentum into 2018, say some industry professionals. James T. 'Tim” Welsh, CEO of Spokane-based contractor Garco Construction Inc

Meridian, Idaho-based DC Engineering Inc. plans to open a Coeur d'Alene office on Jan. 1, says David Cutbirth, president. The consulting engineering and technology company has leased 1,150 square feet of space at 122 W. Neider in Coeur d'Alene, he sa

Big Sky Auto Wholesale LLC has leased 2,300 square feet of office and warehouse space at 867 N. Boulder Court, in Post Falls, where it plans to open its first dealership, says co-owner Hunter Scoffield. The company moved into the space in November and ho

Silica Investments Inc., the parent company of Canada-based HiTest Sand Inc., earlier this week submitted to the Pend Oreille County Public Utility District a formal request for power services for its proposed silicon smelter south of Newport, Wash., says

The city of Spokane Valley has issued a permit to Katerra Inc. to begin foundation work for its $35 million factory planned at 19202 E. Garland Lane. Representatives for Menlo Park, Calif.-based Katerra couldn't be reached for comment. An affiliate, K

The Washington state Housing Finance Commission has authorized tax-exempt revenue bonds of up to $13 million toward a new $18.1 million apartment complex planned at 2702 N. Pines Road, in Spokane Valley, says Margret Graham, communications manager for the