Erica Bullock

Women maintain 401(k)s as inflation concerns mount

Recession hasn't affected long-term savings plans

December 1, 2022

In general, Spokane-area women participating in 401(k) retirement plans are either maintaining or increasing their contributions to the plans, although inflation is a major concern for many, some financial and wealth advisers here say.

Silvey Construction grows dental office development business

Company derives work through repeat business, word-of-mouth referrals

December 1, 2022

Erica Bullock

Spokane Valley-based Silvey Construction Inc. plans a big year of developments worth millions of dollars in Eastern Washington and North Idaho, says co-owner and vice president Jared Silvey.

Hi-Rel Laboratories helps with NASA's Artemis launch

Company provides component testing for deep space flights

December 1, 2022

Erica Bullock

Spokane-based Hi-Rel Laboratories Inc., an electronic testing company, is one of 42 companies in Washington state working to support NASA's Artemis program, says company President Trevor Devaney.

It's blue bird beginnings to the ski season in the INW

Early start could lead to extended seasons

December 1, 2022

Erica Bullock

A mix of cold temperatures and early snowfall has regional ski resort operators looking forward to a busy season. A La NiÃ±a winter forecast is raising expectations for colder and stormier than average conditions across the U.S. that also may help

Stormwater improvement planned on West Plains

Corridor Contractors selected by county to construct first phase

November 17, 2022

Erica Bullock

Airway Heights-based Corridor Contractors LLC has been selected as the contractor for the first phase of construction in the West Terrace Capital Improvement Project, which will address the chronic stormwater management issues on the West Plains.

Construction proposed at children's center here

Two projects will support early education programs

November 17, 2022

Erica Bullock

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