The new federal budget contains a cut to Social Security benefits that could limit options for baby boomers close to retirement-and everybody who follows them. Hidden in the budget bill is a change to Social Security that eliminates file-and-suspend ru

Bouten Construction Co., of Spokane, appears to have structural work mostly completed for the Spokane Teaching Health Center's $15 million University District Health Clinic, which is located at the southeast edge of the Washington State University Spoka

Gonzaga University has approached the city with conceptual plans for a $14 million project tentatively called the Center for Athletic Achievement. The facility would expand the sports complex that includes the McCarthey Athletic Center and the Martin Cent

Meridian Construction Inc., of Spokane Valley, is working on two sizable Central Washington projects valued at a total of $6.4 million, says Kathryn Johnson, Meridian's contract administrator.

Spokane-based Garco Construction Inc. has been awarded a $24.2 million contract to construct a performing arts and events center for the city of Federal Way, Wash., says Theresa Yvonne, the center's executive director.