Karina Elias

Womer purchases historic Telegraph building downtown

Architecture firm moves to top floor of historic downtown structure

October 26, 2023

Womer & Associates Inc. has purchased the historic Home Telephone & Telegraph Co. Building at 165 S. Howard, where the Spokane-based architectural company now occupies the top floor, says principal Nima Motahari. The $1.9 million acquisition of the two

Re*Imagine Medical Lake steps in for wildfire victims

Nonprofit pivots focus to residents devastated by summer's Gray Fire

October 26, 2023

Karina Elias

In the aftermath of the Gray Fire that destroyed 240 homes in and around Medical Lake over the summer, Re*Imagine Medical Lake has partnered with the city, churches, businesses, and other nonprofits to coordinate resources available for the victims, says

$1M infill project proposed in Perry District

Townhomes, house with ADU to be built next year

October 12, 2023

Karina Elias

Brian Smith, a retired Inland Empire Paper Co. employee, says he's taking advantage of the city of Spokane's Building Opportunity and Choices for All interim ordinance to develop a nearly $1 million multifamily project on a lot he owns in the

Supreme Court's 'apex' ruling has Spokane roots

CEOs, high-ranking execs aren't exempt from being deposed in civil actions, state's highest court rules

October 12, 2023

Karina Elias

In a recent Washington state Supreme Court ruling, the state high court declined to adopt the so-called apex doctrine-a practice that sometimes grants high-ranking executives immunity from being deposed due to their position.

Intermax Networks to expand services to Lincoln County

Cd'A high-speed internet provider to add hundreds of customers by year-end

October 12, 2023

Karina Elias

Coeur d'Alene-based NewMax LLC, which does business as Intermax Networks, is expanding its coverage area into to Lincoln County, Washington, says Jame Davis, sales and marketing manager for the company. 'It will be our first time expanding our

Fix It Sister lands dream job of repairing homes

Social worker turned handywoman still helping those needing assistance

October 12, 2023

Karina Elias

Teri Koski's dream is to go across the country fixing up run down houses and giving them away for free to those in need. While Koski isn't doing that just yet, she has founded Fix It Sister Spokane LLC, providing handywoman services to the Spokane

Spokane attorneys acquire historic 1889 Building

Freebourn, Roberts secure structure for $1.5 million

October 12, 2023

Karina Elias

Spokane-based trial attorneys Kevin W. Roberts and Chad Freebourn, owners of Roberts Freebourn PLLC, have purchased the historic, three-story 1889 Building in the downtown core for $1.5 million.

Hot Rod Company to expand to $3M Valley facility

Custom engine builder to have new showroom, full-service machine shop

October 12, 2023

Karina Elias

The West Coast Performance Co., a Spokane Valley-based builder of custom high-performance engines, has been growing in revenue by 40% annually for the past five years, says JR and Katie Roby, the company's co-founders and owners.

Meet & Greet with S3R3's Chris Pengra

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October 12, 2023

Karina Elias

Chris Pengra stepped into his role last month as the new executive director of S3R3 Solutions, the West Plains public development authority that encompasses a 9,500-acre area surrounding Spokane International Airport.

Wonder Building developer eyes 'Wonderground' sports venue

Initial plans call for six pickleball courts, golf simulator, eatery in North Bank area

October 12, 2023

Karina Elias

A developer that infused life into the Wonder Building on Spokane's North Bank now appears to be considering development of an indoor sports facility in that neighborhood, according to a pre-development application filed with the city.