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Alla Drokina

Before Alla started as a reporter with the Journal in 2019, she freelanced for The Pacific Northwest Inlander mostly covering culture and food. A breakfast enthusiast, she appreciates the simple things in life like cozy nooks, mystery podcasts, and 90s sitcoms.

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Mead school district to complete Shiloh Hills project this summer

$19 million renovation to accommodate projected growth

March 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

The Shiloh Hills Elementary School modernization and expansion is slated to be completed just in time for the 2019-2020 school year, says Ned Wendle, Mead School District director of facilities and planning.

Final four CSO tanks to be completed this year

March 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

After the last four combined sewer overflow tanks in the city of Spokane's Integrated Clean Water Plan are completed this year, the city will have about 16 million gallons of sewage storage available

Sip-and-sew events launched by tailor named Taylar

March 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

Rockford-based TaylarMade Tailoring has begun offering sip-and-sew events, an evening with drinks, food, and sewing lessons. Taylar Franz, TaylarMade owner and namesake, says the sip-and-sew idea grew from her desire to help others learn

MoMo Sushi Wok Grill to expand its menu

March 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

MoMo Sushi Wok Grill, located at 101 E. Sherman, in downtown Coeur d'Alene, is expanding its bar and its menu. The changes are scheduled to be launched in April.

Velvet Hammer Boutique planned in Coeur d'Alene

March 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

Online clothing store Velvet Hammer Boutique is slated to open a brick-and-mortar shop this summer at 2049 Main, in the Riverstone Village, in Coeur d'Alene. The online store showcases clothes for women

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids to open on North Side

March 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

A new Sharkey's Cuts for Kids salon is slated to open in spring in the Cedar Crossing commercial development, at 6501 N. Cedar, on Spokane's North Side. The shop will be a franchise of Westport, Conn.-based national Sharkey's chain.

Lucent Law plans new office on North Side

Firm also slates remodel for main South Hill space

March 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

Lucent Law PLLC, of Spokane, plans to open a second office next month. The new 600-square-foot office, to be located at 201 W. Francis, on Spokane's North Side, will have room for three employees, bringing Lucent's staff to a total of 11

MW Consulting Engineers to move into Wells Fargo Center

New space to have room for engineer firm to grow

March 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

MW Consulting Engineers PS, a Spokane design and engineering firm, plans to move in May to the 13th floor of the Wells Fargo Center, at 601 W. First downtown.

Kutak Rock to expand its presence in Spokane

Firm adds litigation team, anticipates future growth

March 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

The Spokane office of Kutak Rock LLP law firm is looking to expand both employee count and floor space. Currently at 10 lawyers in Spokane, including a three-person litigation team hired last fall, the firm is looking to grow eventually to 25 attorneys

Pavilion, promenade projects proceed at Riverfront Park

$27.5 million in work to be finished in stages

March 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

The ongoing $22 million pavilion and $5.5 million promenade renovation at Riverfront Park are on track, says Garrett Jones, acting director of Spokane's Parks and Recreation department.

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Alla Drokina

Before Alla started as a reporter with the Journal in 2019, she freelanced for The Pacific Northwest Inlander mostly covering culture and food. A breakfast enthusiast, she appreciates the simple things in life like cozy nooks, mystery podcasts, and 90s sitcoms.

ARTICLES

Mead school district to complete Shiloh Hills project this summer

Final four CSO tanks to be completed this year

Sip-and-sew events launched by tailor named Taylar

MoMo Sushi Wok Grill to expand its menu

Velvet Hammer Boutique planned in Coeur d'Alene

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids to open on North Side

Lucent Law plans new office on North Side

MW Consulting Engineers to move into Wells Fargo Center

Kutak Rock to expand its presence in Spokane

Pavilion, promenade projects proceed at Riverfront Park

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