Articles by Erica Bullock

—Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park

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 Niña winter forecast is raising expectations for colder and stormier than average conditions across the U.S. that also may help
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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