Erica Bullock

Federal dollars might provide big lift for Spokane projects

Nearly $8.6 billion in funds expected in state, some of which could benefit INW

December 2, 2021

Washington state could receive nearly $8.6 billion from the $1 trillion federal American Jobs Plan signed into law last month, according to preliminary estimates provided by the White House. While it's unclear how much of that money will end

Cowles division plans apartments at old Chancery building site

Work likely to start in late 2022

December 1, 2021

Erica Bullock

Centennial Real Estate Investments, the real estate division of Cowles Co., plans to redevelop the former Chancery building, at 1023 W. Riverside, into an apartment building on the western edge of downtown.

Idaho Forest Group apprenticeships help to expand skilled workforce

Lumber producer offers training to employees with 'aptitude to learn'

November 18, 2021

Erica Bullock

Millwrights, industrial electricians, and heavy-duty mechanics are in high demand at Idaho Forest Group's sawmills right now, says Marie Price, the lumber company's director of training and development.

Bike Hub plans new store at site in Liberty Lake

Three businesses will occupy new building

November 18, 2021

Erica Bullock

Spokane-based retailer The Bike Hub LLC has purchased vacant land for a new retail store at 2210 N. Madson Road, in Liberty Lake, co-owner Chris Andreasen says.

Ace Hardware store to be constructed in Liberty Lake

15K-square-foot retail building, garden center envisioned, plans show

November 18, 2021

Erica Bullock

An Ace Hardware will be developed on a 2-acre vacant lot at 1425 N. Liberty Lake Road, in Liberty Lake, permit applications show. Preliminary site plans filed with the city of Liberty Lake show a 15,000-square-foot retail building with a garden center

Hutton Settlement to move offices to Spokane Valley complex

Murdock grant supports new phase of renovation

November 18, 2021

Erica Bullock

The Hutton Settlement has received a $740,000 grant from Vancouver, -based nonprofit M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust to help fund a remodel project at the 320-acre campus, at 9907 E. Wellesley, in Spokane Valley, where its administrative offices will be

Washington state's condo law changes could ease restrictions

Some supporters unsure whether new codes will encourage such projects

November 18, 2021

Erica Bullock

New Washington state legislation has been signed into law with the goal to reduce barriers to condominium construction and development. However, some supporters of the measure say the changes aren't enough to stimulate condominium development

Discomfort and Joy in the holiday retail forecast

retailers say this could be the best Christmas shopping season ever if they CAN get the goods

November 18, 2021

Erica Bullock

Retailers in Spokane are confident about the holiday sales season, but concerns persist about inventory availability and a scant workforce attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.

CUs present investment services via third party

Advisers work to raise awareness of offerings

November 4, 2021

Erica Bullock

Credit unions usually aren't known for offering investment services to their members, however, separate partnerships between two local credit unions and a third-party broker-dealer intend to illuminate investment strategies and offerings available to

Excelsior Wellness plans $7.4 million campus upgrade

Clean Buildings standards add $3M to project costs at North Spokane campus

November 4, 2021

Erica Bullock

Spokane-based nonprofit Excelsior Wellness plans a $7.4 million expansion and remodel at its 56,000-square-foot campus at 3754 W. Indian Trail Road, in North Spokane, in an effort to increase access to