Kevin Blocker

New elementary schools rise in North Idaho

NExA, Treaty Rock to open this fall

March 26, 2020

Construction of two North Idaho elementary school projects is well underway and have targeted opening dates for this fall. The Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls school districts each are building new $12.5 million facilities.

EWU to finish science center by fall

Staff, faculty slated to move into building at year's end

March 26, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Construction on a new Interdisciplinary Science Center will conclude this fall, says the associate vice president of facilities at Eastern Washington University. 'Project construction has gone really well,â€ says Shawn King.

Current Central Valley school projects total $129.9M

New high school slated for '21 debut

March 26, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Work on the Central Valley School District's third high school, Ridgeline High, remains in full swing with an expected opening slated for the fall of 2021. In all, $129.9 million in construction work is underway in the district.

Witherspoon Brajcich McPhee strive for full service

'Small' law firm finds sweet spot in coverage

March 26, 2020

Kevin Blocker

The Spokane-based law firm of Witherspoon Brajcich McPhee PLLC prides itself on being the small, big firm despite the fact they're looking to expand. Though in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, senior partner Jim McPhee says the firm is busy

Survey launched by chambers, others shows some businesses are tentative about finances

Regional impact survey is gauging sentiments in current conditions

March 26, 2020

Kevin Blocker

In a new, continuing survey of Spokane-area business owners and operators, 45% say they're 'tentativeâ€ about their ability to withstand the economic impact of the current coronavirus pandemic effectively.

State investigates former financial planner in Spokane

Probe comes on heels of ban issued by federal regulatory authority

March 26, 2020

Kevin Blocker

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions has opened a formal investigation into a one-time financial planner in Spokane recently banned from working in that capacity.

Restaurants & Retail: How business owners are managing

In Their Own Words ...

March 26, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Brad & Mari Bork Scratch Restaurant & Rain Lounge 1007 W. 1st Ave, Spokane There are no sectors of society that will remain unaffected by this pandemic.

2020 Icons: Pam Senske

Daughter of founder modernized company, helped shape culture

March 26, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Though founded by a man in the predominantly male world of manufacturing, West Plains packaging equipment manufacturer Pearson Packaging Systems has a long history of being run by women. And arguably, none played a more influential role than Pam Senske

Washington manufacturers asked for help to fill medical-supply shortages

Gloves, gowns, hand sanitizer among items being requested

March 23, 2020

Kevin Blocker

The state of Washington and Impact Washington say they're working with manufacturing companies â€“ and need more â€“ to redirect their operations during the coronavirus pandemic. Manufacturing companies that have any role in making critical components,

More offices closures, restrictions take effect

Health District among those to limit access

March 18, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Effective today, March 18, the Spokane County Regional Health District says it will be limiting public access to the building due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The main entrance will be locked, both sets of elevators will be closed to the public. Any allow