Samantha Peone

Overall construction sector expects healthy 2019 in Spokane

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December 20, 2018

Despite rising labor and material costs, the Spokane-area construction sector likely will see another healthy year, say industry professionals here.

Real estate market optimism persists in Spokane

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December 20, 2018

Samantha Peone

The commercial real estate sector will see a strong year in 2019 due in part to companies from other areas leasing space in Spokane, some industry professionals here say. Jon Jeffreys, broker at NAI Black, says he saw some office space absorbed this year

Simply Northwest: Sparkling with spirit of the season

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December 20, 2018

Samantha Peone

Even before entering the Spokane Valley store, Simply Northwest greets customers with a window display so festive that Buddy the Elf would be proud.

Retail speculation on Spokane's South Hill

Myriad of uses possible when Shopko shutters its store on Regal Street

December 20, 2018

Samantha Peone

Potential future uses for the soon-to-be closed Shopko store building on Spokane's South Hill could include another big-box retailer, a grocery store, a multitenant retail complex, or a mixed-use development, say commercial real estate professionals

Young marketing company Bend & Sway moves into space once occupied by WhiteRunkle

Former bank VP started new firm earlier this year

December 6, 2018

Samantha Peone

Young Spokane-based content marketing company Bend & Sway has moved into 1,000 square feet of space at 518 W. Riverside downtown, in part of the building that once housed former advertising agency Miller.whiterunkle Inc.

Storage facility, retail building in the works at Nine Mile

10K-square-foot retail development also planned

December 6, 2018

Samantha Peone

Spokane-based Storage Solutions Nine Mile LLC has started construction of a 75,000-square-foot self-storage facility at 5920 state Route 291, in the Nine Mile Falls community, says Ryan Layton, the company's chief operating officer.

Factoring illness, diseases into financial planning

Experts recommend all health outcomes weighed when preparing to retire

December 6, 2018

Samantha Peone

When someone has or suspects they might develop a chronic, disabling health condition, such as Alzheimer's disease or Huntington's disease, preparing for retirement has challenges to be faced on a case-by-case basis, some financial advisers here

Mental health insurance coverage to broaden soon

System could deliver more holistic care, Frontier CEO says

December 6, 2018

Samantha Peone

Starting Jan. 1, behavioral health services traditionally covered through Medicaid also will be covered by some of the same managed care organizations that currently cover physical health services, says Jeff Thomas, CEO of Frontier Behavioral Health.

Alliant Insurance to add up to 100 employees in Spokane

Company leases more space on the West Plains

December 6, 2018

Samantha Peone

Following a flurry of acquisitions in the Inland Northwest in recent years, Alliant Insurance Services Inc. plans to add 50 to 100 employees at its Spokane offices within the next two years, a local executive says.

ALSC chosen to handle EWU stadium predesign

EWU hopes report will be done by January

November 21, 2018

Samantha Peone

Eastern Washington University recently selected ALSC Architects PS, of Spokane, to handle the predesign services for a potential remodel of Roos Field.