23 People of Influence in 2023
Liberty Lake-based HUB Sports Center is planning a $24 million facilities expansion, says Phil ...
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Former Spokane Mayor John Powers says he’s happy to be reacclimating to the Lilac City following a...
Full StoryFairchild Air Force Base is continuing its externships program with a second cohort next month....
Full StoryThe new East Trent Avenue Bridge, which spans the Spokane River near Gonzaga University, is slated ...
Full StoryThe city of Spokane is planning about $9.9 million in sidewalk and traffic-calming projects throughout the city this year, says Marlene Feist, Spokane’s director of public works. Seven sidewalk projects are valued at $6.3 million and about a dozen...
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We’ve all heard the story about the frog in a pot of water. Drop a frog in boiling water, and it will jump out. Drop a frog in tepid water that slowly boils, and it won’t realize the danger until it’s too late. When it comes to civil discourse in ...
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A vibrant community requires a vibrant economy. Economic development gives the community a say in how the economy grows. What does the future of economic development hold for the Spokane region? We don’t have a crystal ball, but what we can do is ...
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Strong demand continues for commercial construction in the private sector, although private development is expected to slow in the new year due to ongoing labor issues and high materials prices. In 2023, public works projects likely will carry the bulk of...
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Prevailing wages in some central Washington counties have increased 40% from a year ago for carpenters, and some construction industry professionals here say they’re concerned about the impact of the wage hike on Eastern Washington ...
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