Natasha Nellis

Pinecroft Business Park begin work on newest building

Business park expands, sells off some excess land

July 18, 2019

Pinecroft LLC, the development company for Pinecroft Business Park, is erecting its newest structure, a $2.4 million, nearly 31,000-square-foot office building, which will be the 18th office building in the complex.

New home is in works for Action Fasteners, Purfect Logos

Printing company, contract supply store plan 2020 move

July 18, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Spokane-based Action Fasteners & Supply Inc. is planning to move into a new, 47,600-square-foot building under construction now that it will share with Purfect Logos LLC, of Spokane Valley, says project architect George Watson, of Watson & Herres LLC.

Fellow Coworking expands in Washington Cracker building

Company now has private suites, new meeting rooms

July 18, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Fellow Coworking LLC, a coworking office company, has expanded its space in the Washington Cracker Co. Building, at 304 W. Pacific downtown, to accommodate more members and offer more services, says founder Luke Baumgarten.

McKinstry to double size of operations in Spokane

Company sets sights on green, renewable energy

July 18, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Seattle-based McKinstry Co. LLC, a construction and energy-efficiency contractor, is expanding here and expects to double activity at its Spokane-area operations by 2025, says Dale Silha, the Spokane-based regional vice president.

West Plains boasts $500 million in private work

Projects expected to add roughly 5K jobs to area

July 18, 2019

Natasha Nellis

The West Plains has become a hotbed of development, with just under $500 million in new and ongoing construction occurring in the area.

Kenworth plans to relocate to West Plains

Big-rig retailer to build $15 million facility, expects to add staff

July 3, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Salt Lake City-based Kenworth Sales Co., a commercial truck sale and service company, plans to build a new facility on the West Plains, says company President Kyle Treadway.

Inland Northwest construction industry combats opioid use

Safety personnel working to curb the 'tough guy' mentality in construction

July 3, 2019

Natasha Nellis

It has long been the mantra of construction workers to adhere to the proverbial 'tough guyâ€ image, those who believe showing weakness is unacceptable, and talking about feelings is unimaginable.

Blue Zoo prepares to dive in with Spokane aquarium attraction

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July 3, 2019

Natasha Nellis

It's easy to imagine the gleeful laughter of children as they run from display to display, their faces awash in blue light, pressed up against cold glass as bright yellow fish flick past their noses.

A Victory For Vino: The ascension of Washington's wine industry

Wine expected to overtake apples for the top spot in state's ag revenue

July 3, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Industry experts say wine is poised to topple the apple and become the highest revenue-producing agricultural product produced in Washington, with the industry having an estimated economic impact of $6 billion in 2018.

Canadian company eyes Addy smelter purchase

Company plans green magnesium smelting operations in the states

June 20, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Western Magnesium Corp., a British Columbia, Canada-based producer of magnesium metal, has announced it is exploring the purchase of a former smelter site in Stevens County.