Erica Bullock

Construction proposed at children's center here

Two projects will support early education programs

November 17, 2022

Two separate construction projects involving Spokane-area learning centers are in the permitting stages. The total value of the projects, one of which is in the Hillyard neighborhood and the other on the South Hill, are valued at a total of $2.8 million.

Large storage facility planned in Airway Heights

First of three phases may open April 2023

November 17, 2022

Erica Bullock

A new 100,000-square-foot storage facility is planned on the West Plains, at 1722 S. Lundstrom, in Airway Heights, an environmental application on file with the state of Washington shows. The project, dubbed 365 Storage, will be located on 7 acres of

CHAS, Union Gospel Mission plan expansions into Lewiston

Behavioral health, shelter services needed in region

November 17, 2022

Erica Bullock

Two Spokane-based nonprofits have announced plans to expand services to Lewiston, Idaho. Union Gospel Mission Inland Northwest is planning for a new shelter there for men, women, and children who need help exiting homelessness permanently, says developm

Standardized test scores decline, but so does colleges' emphasis

Test-free schools get more applicants, provide foundational academic support

November 17, 2022

Erica Bullock

Although average standardized test scores for the high school class of 2022 declined nationwide, some university representatives here say those test results mean little for admissions teams, as many Washington state schools are dropping requirements for

Central Washington pay rates rile Spokane-area contractors

State Supreme Court upholds 2018 changes for setting prevailing wage

November 17, 2022

Erica Bullock

Prevailing wages in some central Washington counties have increased 40% from a year ago for carpenters, and some construction industry professionals here say they're concerned about the impact of the wage hike on Eastern Washington

Innovation on the horizon: Ag tech company Qualterra expands its operations into Spokane County

Pullman company to start research farm near Spangle

November 17, 2022

Erica Bullock

Nearly a year after Pullman, Washington-based NuPhy Inc. acquired Spokane-based Ag Energy Solutions Inc., the company's expansion plans have brought operations into Spokane County under a new company name, Qualterra Inc.

SNAP commercial loan volume on track for record year

Organization hasn't recorded any defaults in past two years,financial stability director says

November 3, 2022

Erica Bullock

Increased demand for financial assistance at SNAP Financial Access led to a record $1.1 million in loans last year. This year, another record volume is within reach, says Karen Campbell, the organization's director of financial stability.

AHBL moves to Chase Tower

New space allows for collaboration at engineering firm

November 3, 2022

Erica Bullock

AHBL Inc., a Tacoma, Washington-based structural and civil engineering fim, has moved its Spokane office to the third floor of the Chase Building, at 601 W. Main, in downtown Spokane, says Tim Hansen, AHBL's chief operating officer.

Ron Sims reflects on architecture career

Former ALSC principal helped shape Spokane skyline for four decades

November 3, 2022

Erica Bullock

After a 40-year career as an architect and 22 years into his retirement, Ron Sims, former principal of ALSC Architects PS, says he's satisfied with the contributions he's made to commercial, educational, and government projects in the Spokane

Charlie's Produce facility planned on West Plains

New office-warehouse to cost $16.9M to build

November 3, 2022

Erica Bullock

An 84,000-square-foot Charlie's Produce warehouse and office building is planned at 6505 W. 40th, in West Spokane, according to permit information on file with Spokane County.