Dylan Harris

End in sight for multiyear bridge projects in city

East Trent span to carry traffic in spring; Post Street structure to open in fall

March 30, 2023

Two prominent Spokane bridge-replacement projects valued at a total of nearly $50 million are expected to wrap up this year. In downtown Spokane, on the west edge of Riverfront Park, the city of Spokane is replacing the 106-year-old, 333-foot-long

Spokane International Airport's TREX project is off to smooth start

Concourse C expansion to be complete in 2025

March 30, 2023

Dylan Harris

The first phase of Spokane International Airport's Terminal Remodeling & Expansion, or TREX, project is on schedule and on budget, says Larry Krauter, Spokane International Airport CEO. The airport broke ground in October on the project's first

Valley projects to create community gathering center

New library construction underway; park expansion work to begin this spring

March 30, 2023

Dylan Harris

A pair of projects is expected to be completed this year in what is being cast as an emerging civic center in Spokane Valley. Spokane County Library District is building the new Spokane Valley Library at 22 N. Herald Road, on the northeast corner of

Spokane to host world badminton championships

Fall event to be first global competition in Lilac City

March 30, 2023

Dylan Harris

Though Spokane has been dubbed Hooptown USA because of Gonzaga basketball and Hoopfest, the city will play host in the fall to another fast-paced sport. The Podium Powered by STCU will hold the 2023 Badminton World Federation Junior Championships Sept.

Steam Plant to put spin on its latest event space

Iconic downtown venue to include multisport simulators on second level

March 30, 2023

Dylan Harris

Steam Plant Restaurant & Brew Pub, located in Spokane's historic Steam Plant Square building downtown, has added a new event space that's a little outside of the norm, general manager Jeff Cooney says. The space tentatively is being referred to

Marandos owner to restart Otis Orchards eatery

Restaurant slated to open this month in longtime location of Otis Grill

March 16, 2023

Dylan Harris

The kitchen will soon heat back up at the location of the former Otis Grill restaurant. The new eatery, to be called the Otis Restaurant, is expected to open this month at 21902 E. Wellesley, in Otis Orchards.

Ellie Mental Health franchise launches in Cd'A

New company hopes to attract more therapists to North Idaho market

March 16, 2023

Dylan Harris

Franchisees Jamie and Melissa Major have brought Ellie Mental Health to Coeur d'Alene. The new mental health outpatient clinic, Ellie Mental Health of North Idaho, is one of more than 300 franchises the St. Paul, Minnesota-based franchising company

Rising Star Amanda Landreth: 'Busiest year' reaps its own rewards

CU director aims to pave way for women leaders

September 8, 2022

Dylan Harris

Amanda Landreth, director of lending administration at STCU, says her drive to succeed has helped push her through the busiest year of her life. 'I just want to get the next step done so I can be proud of what I've done and show my kids that you

Rising Star Justin Botejue: Pivot away from law proves to be healthy move

Liaison comes to Spokane for school, stays for career

September 8, 2022

Dylan Harris

Justin Botejue, the 27-year-old provider relations liaison for Shriners Children's Spokane, continues to defy the limitations of time. In addition to his full-time job at Shriners, Botejue is an STCU board member, an ordained elder at First