Mike McLean

Number of residents coming into state, county hold steady

Employment, housing conditions here said ripe for in-migration surge

May 9, 2013

Out-of-state driver's licenses surrendered in Spokane County held nearly steady in 2012, following gains in the previous two years, but some economists are expecting a surge of in-migration if the job outlook here gains strength. Electronic by a

Spokane Club is at crossroads

Venerable downtown group works to retain relevance

May 9, 2013

Mike McLean

This month could mark the start of a new era for the venerable Spokane Club, says Shelley McDowell, chairwoman of the club's board of directors.The members-only social-and-athletic club based in the city's core hopes to complete the sale of the

Molina Healthcare center to relocate to Rock Pointe

Move from west Spokane to involve 90 employees, provide room for growth

April 25, 2013

Mike McLean

Molina Healthcare of Washington Inc., a Bothell, Wash.-based health-maintenance organization, says it has leased 27,300 square feet of office space in the Rock Pointe III building, at 1330 N. Washington, and plans to move its Eastern Washington by

Rockwood Retirement pitches bonds

State housing commission to consider request to fund $115 million in work, debt

April 25, 2013

Mike McLean

Spokane United Methodist Homes, which operates Rockwood Retirement Communities, of Spokane, says it's seeking approval to issue $115 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds to finance a planned expansion at its South Hill campus and to refinance debt a

K&H at home with HUD-subsidized senior market

Property manager helps nonprofit housing owners fulfill mission

April 25, 2013

Mike McLean

Spokane-based Kiemle & Hagood Co. oversees 10 senior apartment complexes in the Spokane area with a total of more than 800 residential units, with more to come on line this year, says Lorraine Brooks, the company's multifamily-housing & Hagood, a a

Boat, RV seller grows market in lender-owned inventory

Spokane Valley dealer's tactic helps credit unions boost returns on repos

April 25, 2013

Mike McLean

Northwest Recreational Liquidators Inc., of Spokane Valley, has created its own niche in selling lender-owned boats, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, and all-terrain vehicles, says Doug Stephens, one of the business owners.The business works

Exercise club chain presses weighty growth plan here

Snap Fitness franchisee looks for neighborhood sites for future expansion

April 25, 2013

Mike McLean

Snap Fitness, the Minneapolis-based franchisor of 24-hour express fitness centers, says it plans to flex more muscle in the Inland Northwest over the next few years.Eight Snap Fitness outlets operate in the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene area, and the in

$11.2 million Carrington Place apartment project starts in Cd'A

First rentals in 132-unit Carrington Place set to be occupied in May

April 25, 2013

Mike McLean

The Land Co., a Coeur d'Alene real estate development company, has started construction of an $11.2 million, 132-unit apartment complex in the northwest corner of Coeur d'Alene, says Thomas Anderl, the company's owner.As of last week, the City a

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Inland Northwest skier visits remain stable

Numbers equal to or better than previous strong year

April 25, 2013

Mike McLean

Five Inland Northwest ski resorts report they had good to excellent skier and snowboarder attendance during the 2012-2013 ski season, despite a late start and a mid-season lull in snowstorms for most of the area's slopes.Mt. Spokane Ski & Park,

CNI lands big park job in Lake City

Site work gets under way at high-profile McEuen property near downtown

April 11, 2013

Mike McLean

Site work is under way on the McEuen Park project near downtown Coeur d'Alene for which Contractors Northwest Inc., of Coeur d'Alene, recently landed a $14.6 million contract, says Tony Berns, director of Lake City Development Corp., that city's a