Natasha Nellis

Hiring Hack: Employer-specific job fairs become more common

Events said to draw more good candidates

March 28, 2019

While one man sits at a table in the center of the room, pouring over his application and preparing for his third interview of the day, another is in and out before his engine gets cold.

Two new housing developments slated on West Plains

Total value of projects to be about $85 million

March 14, 2019

Natasha Nellis

More than 460 new living units--both single-family homes and rental units--with values totaling roughly $85 million are planned for the West Plains. A 150-unit development, to be named Highland Village, is planned near the southwest corner of the Spokane

EWU, Gonzaga collaborate on law degree path

Joint program will shave year off legal education

March 14, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Eastern Washington University and Gonzaga University have collaborated to offer new opportunities to Eastern students looking to pursue a career in law.

Riverfalls Tower undergoes overhaul

Updates to apartments, lobby, garage planned

March 14, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Riverfalls Tower Development Co., of Spokane, is renovating the 46-year-old Riverfalls Tower, at 1224 W. Riverside on the west end of downtown Spokane.

Tax change impact on Spokane nonprofits still unclear

Smaller nonprofits expected to be hit harder, though trends aren't as clear in Spokane area

March 14, 2019

Natasha Nellis

A panic spread through nonprofits in the Inland Northwest and elsewhere last year after federal tax changes were enacted. The concern: charitable giving would decrease and hamper the organizations' budgets.

Third tower envisioned for The Falls project

$60 million project located on Spokane River's north bank could grow in scope

March 14, 2019

Natasha Nellis

The Falls LLC, a development company headed by Spokane's Lawrence Stone, is considering construction of a third tower alongside a pair of structures it plans to build on the north bank of the Spokane River, just north of Riverfront Park

Maverik builds its fifth store in Spokane area

C-store, fueling outlet under construction at Ruby, Montgomery

February 28, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Construction of a $2.9 million Maverik Inc. gas station and convenience store is underway at 28 E. Montgomery, in Spokane. Located on 1.6 acres of land, the new gas station will have 12 fueling stations, all of which will offer both unleaded and diesel

Banner Bank plans new retail plaza in Spokane Valley

Company is demolishing four buildings to make way for new project

February 28, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Walla Walla, Wash.-based Banner Bank plans to demolish four structures and build a new branch this year on 4.3 acres of land it owns at the northeast corner of Argonne Road and Sprague Avenue, in Spokane Valley.

Icons Larry Stanley: Beyond an empire of bolts and screws

Work ethic developed during Great Depression paid dividends

February 28, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Honesty and going the extra mile are at the heart of everything he does, says Larry Stanley, founder of Spokane-based Empire Bolt & Screw Inc. Stanley, who started the wholesale hardware company in 1972 says he discovered the value of a good work ethic

Dawn of a new era at Morning Star Boys' Ranch

Nonprofit launches capital campaign to improve facilities, increase programs

February 28, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Spokane-based nonprofit Morning Star Boys' Ranch is in the midst of a capital campaign to renovate its facilities and expand its services to the community. Julie Morin, Morning Star's director of development, says the organization is planning