Dylan Harris

Shining light on solar panel installation practices

Dishonest sales tactics, improper installations increase calls for consumer protections

January 18, 2024

Concerns over unethical sales tactics and improper installations in the solar panel industry have ushered in proposed legislation for consumer protections.

Fund launched to preserve nonprofit buildings in Spokane

Schools, churches among buildings that will qualify

January 18, 2024

Dylan Harris

Spokane Preservation Advocates has launched a new fund to cover the cost of adding buildings owned by nonprofits to the Spokane Register of Historic Places.

Directories provide exposure for businesses

AHANA among nonprofits that list companies owned by people of color

January 18, 2024

Dylan Harris

Spokane nonprofits create free online directories for businesses owned by people of color.

New commercial spaces to be built in Hayden

Construction to begin in coming weeks near Cd'A Airport

January 18, 2024

Dylan Harris

Work is expected to start in the coming weeks pair of two-unit commercial buildings just south of Coeur d'Alene Airport-Pappy Boyington Field.

Rex & Relax indoor dog park opens along North Division

New business offers place to play, snacks for dogs and their owners

December 21, 2023

Dylan Harris

Rex & Relax LLC, an indoor dog park has opened at the former Wheel Sport space, at 1711 N. Division.

Financial woes continue for health care systems

Medicaid increase to improve revenue in 2024

December 21, 2023

Dylan Harris

The Inland Northwest’s two largest health care providers—Providence and MultiCare Health System—both are projected to continue operating at losses in 2024, although representatives of each expect margins to improve.

City Council addresses housing law concerns

Issues regarding appraisals, lending lead to emergency ordinance

December 21, 2023

Dylan Harris

Spokane City Council took emergency action on Dec. 14 to address the concerns of appraisers regarding a new housing law that could have unintentionally forced single-family residential lots to be treated as commercial properties.