https://www.spokanejournal.com/rss en-us Vision care services in the Spokane area will be impacted in the new year, as three MultiCare Rockwood eye clinics will close in Spokane County effective Dec. 31. Vision care services in the Spokane area will be impacted in the new year, as three MultiCare Rockwood eye clinics will close in Spokane County effective Dec. 31.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18692 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:52:55 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18692-multicare-to-close-rockwood-eye-center Eastern Washington University is moving forward with an $8 million renovation at Roos Field as part of the university's long-term plan to invest nearly $250 million in campus facilities over the next decade. Eastern Washington University is moving forward with an $8 million renovation at Roos Field as part of the university's long-term plan to invest nearly $250 million in campus facilities over the next decade.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18684 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:43:09 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18684-ewu-moves-into-next-set-of-stadium-upgrades EWU-press-box-rendering_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Spokane-based Rockwood Retirement Communities is actively engaged in planning a new senior living campus within the River District development in Liberty Lake. Spokane-based Rockwood Retirement Communities is actively engaged in planning a new senior living campus within the River District development in Liberty Lake.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18682 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:19:12 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18682-rockwood-retirement-proposes-liberty-lake-campus Hotstart Inc. is making parts for engine block heating systems out of its 90,000-square-foot facility at 6715 E. Mission, where the Spokane Valley-based manufacturer has just completed a $1.1 million renovation project. Hotstart Inc. is making parts for engine block heating systems out of its 90,000-square-foot facility at 6715 E. Mission, where the Spokane Valley-based manufacturer has just completed a $1.1 million renovation project.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18651 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18651-hotstart-completes-work-on-new-valley-facility Hot-Start-(1)_web.jpg The city of Spokane is preparing to accelerate debris removal, testing permits, and reconstruction efforts as property owners affected by the Spokane Complex Fires face what officials expect will be a lengthy rebuilding effort. The city of Spokane is preparing to accelerate debris removal, testing permits, and reconstruction efforts as property owners affected by the Spokane Complex Fires face what officials expect will be a lengthy rebuilding effort.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18650 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18650-bouncing-back-spokanes-plans-to-speed-rebuilding Rebuild23_web.jpg Student enrollment at several colleges and universities in Spokane County has been flat or slowly increasing in the last two years after pandemic-era declines, but leaders at some institutions contend that the higher education environment in Spokane is generally healthy. Student enrollment at several colleges and universities in Spokane County has been flat or slowly increasing in the last two years after pandemic-era declines, but leaders at some institutions contend that the higher education environment in Spokane is generally healthy.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18649 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18649-spokane-area-higher-ed-sees-slow-steady-admissions Colleges-(3)_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Four Inland Northwest-based businesses have made Inc. business magazine’s annual list of the 5,000 fastest growing companies in the country. Four Inland Northwest-based businesses have made Inc. business magazine’s annual list of the 5,000 fastest growing companies in the country.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18647 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18647-four-inw-companies-make-inc-magazines-fastest-growing-list Matt_PullQuote_web.jpg Spokane Valley-founded online auction retailer BuyWander Inc. is moving its headquarters to Kent, Washington, as the rapidly expanding company looks to tap into the West Side's deep pool of e-commerce and retail talent. Spokane Valley-founded online auction retailer BuyWander Inc. is moving its headquarters to Kent, Washington, as the rapidly expanding company looks to tap into the West Side's deep pool of e-commerce and retail talent.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18645 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18645-spokane-founded-buywander-moves-hq-to-kent JordanA_PullQuote_web.jpg A 178-unit, 6.5-acre garden style apartment community in North Spokane has changed hands, highlighting increasing interest from out-of-town investors in Spokane-area multifamily properties. A 178-unit, 6.5-acre garden style apartment community in North Spokane has changed hands, highlighting increasing interest from out-of-town investors in Spokane-area multifamily properties.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18642 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18642-north-spokane-apartment-property-sells-for-225m Go-Go-Apartments_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Synthetic nicotine lozenge maker Nic Nac Naturals has expanded across the U.S. and in international markets since its product first hit shelves in 2023. Synthetic nicotine lozenge maker Nic Nac Naturals has expanded across the U.S. and in international markets since its product first hit shelves in 2023. 

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18640 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18640-catching-up-with-nicco-and-marco-magnotto-co-owners-of-nic-nac-naturals-llc NicNac-(10)_web.jpg Spokane multifamily permit numbers are up in several categories this year compared to 2025. Spokane multifamily permit numbers are up in several categories this year compared to 2025.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18633 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18633-multifamily-permits-here-strong-through-july Apartment-(159)_web.jpg Emily Peterson is applying the finishing touches to HoneySpell Cafe, a North Spokane fantasy-inspired cafe expected to open in September with a business model built around coffee, community events, and lessons learned from running Page 42 Bookstore. Emily Peterson is applying the finishing touches to HoneySpell Cafe, a North Spokane fantasy-inspired cafe expected to open in September with a business model built around coffee, community events, and lessons learned from running Page 42 Bookstore.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18632 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18632-fantasy-cafe HoneySpell15_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Residents in Post Falls will soon be able to purchase D. Lish’s Burgers without needing to cross the Washington-Idaho state border as the popular Spokane counter service restaurant plans a second location at the Prairie Crossing Shopping Center. Residents in Post Falls will soon be able to purchase D. Lish’s Burgers without needing to cross the Washington-Idaho state border as the popular Spokane counter service restaurant plans a second location at the Prairie Crossing Shopping Center. 

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18631 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18631-d-lishs-burgers-plans-second-location-in-post-falls PrairieCrossingMap_web.jpg Spokane Transit Authority’s board of directors has approved an $8.3 million capital budget for an upcoming STA Plaza renovation, at 701 W. Riverside, that will update the downtown facility's second floor for employees and community members. Spokane Transit Authority’s board of directors has approved an $8.3 million capital budget for an upcoming STA Plaza renovation, at 701 W. Riverside, that will update the downtown facility's second floor for employees and community members.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18629 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18629-budget-approved-for-sta-plaza-renovations Rapex-Betty_PullQuote_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Spokane-based A & A Construction & Development Inc. is planning to build an additional 108 apartment units at 47 South Apartments, a residential development near the Garden Springs Road exit off of Interstate 90. Spokane-based A & A Construction & Development Inc. is planning to build an additional 108 apartment units at 47 South Apartments, a residential development near the Garden Springs Road exit off of Interstate 90.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18628 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18628-a-and-a-to-build-108-residential-units-at-garden-springs-road 47South_Map_web.jpg Spokane-based Athlete Real Estate Capital LLC is partnering with a growing number of professional athletes to invest in Spokane’s multifamily real estate market and help the players grow long-term wealth. Spokane-based Athlete Real Estate Capital LLC is partnering with a growing number of professional athletes to invest in Spokane’s multifamily real estate market and help the players grow long-term wealth.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18626 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18626-new-real-estate-firm-focuses-on-athletes Athlete-(3)_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Liberty Lake-based development company Greenstone Corp. is getting ready to begin building the first wave of multifamily housing at the Mead Works development in north Spokane County. Liberty Lake-based development company Greenstone Corp. is getting ready to begin building the first wave of multifamily housing at the Mead Works development in north Spokane County.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18625 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18625-mead-works-enters-multifamily-phase-with-80-apartments Mead12_web.jpg http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18619 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18619-around-town-aug-27 Around Town.jpeg Solar and renewable energy system installations on commercial buildings in Spokane have increased since the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was passed in 2025, as building owners and businesses hurry to perform planned projects before a clean energy tax credit ends. Solar and renewable energy system installations on commercial buildings in Spokane have increased since the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was passed in 2025, as building owners and businesses hurry to perform planned projects before a clean energy tax credit ends.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18618 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18618-solar-projects-jump-as-tax-credit-nears-retirement Panels2_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com As the focus shifts from containment to recovery in the aftermath of the Spokane Complex Fires, work for Fulcrum Environmental Consultants Inc. has picked up as the group of scientists makes its way around the city testing homes, schools, soil, and air for hazards people often can’t see. As the focus shifts from containment to recovery in the aftermath of the Spokane Complex Fires, work for Fulcrum Environmental Consultants Inc. has picked up as the group of scientists makes its way around the city testing homes, schools, soil, and air for hazards people often can’t see. 

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18607 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18607-wildfires-add-to-fulcrums-growing-workload Fulcrum-7_web.jpg The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and local crews are continuing to work through properties destroyed by the Spokane Complex Fires, removing potentially dangerous household chemicals, lithium-ion batteries, and other hazardous materials before further cleanup can move forward. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and local crews are continuing to work through properties destroyed by the Spokane Complex Fires, removing potentially dangerous household chemicals, lithium-ion batteries, and other hazardous materials before further cleanup can move forward.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18606 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18606-epa-initiates-hazardous-material-removal Cleanup16_web.jpg Habitat for Humanity-Spokane has a new $8 million, 25-unit affordable housing development underway at 228 S. Carnahan Road in Spokane Valley. Habitat for Humanity-Spokane has a new $8 million, 25-unit affordable housing development underway at 228 S. Carnahan Road in Spokane Valley.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18603 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18603-new-habitat-for-humanity-development-kicks-off Habitat-(2)_web.jpg A new mortgage lender formed by Coeur d’Alene-based Lakeside Cos. and Plano, Texas-based Benchmark Mortgage will target new construction homebuyers in the Inland Northwest. A new mortgage lender formed by Coeur d’Alene-based Lakeside Cos. and Plano, Texas-based Benchmark Mortgage will target new construction homebuyers in the Inland Northwest. 

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18602 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18602-loan-peak-services-new-home-construction Melaine_PullQuote_web.jpg An Inland Northwest staffing agency has deployed dozens of workers to help with wildfire recovery efforts, as the recent Spokane Complex Fires have driven up demand for demolition and cleanup laborers. An Inland Northwest staffing agency has deployed dozens of workers to help with wildfire recovery efforts, as the recent Spokane Complex Fires have driven up demand for demolition and cleanup laborers.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18601 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18601-temp-agency-provides-disaster-workforce-relief Fire2_web.jpg Eastern Washington University is accelerating its sustainability efforts with a roadmap of projects including the implementation of a solar array, geothermal heating and cooling, carbon capturing, and a microturbine that uses existing steam production to create electricity. Eastern Washington University is accelerating its sustainability efforts with a roadmap of projects including the implementation of a solar array, geothermal heating and cooling, carbon capturing, and a microturbine that uses existing steam production to create electricity.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18599 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18599-building-a-greener-nest EWUMapGraphic_web.jpg Spokane’s tight real estate market is about to get even tighter. After years of underbuilding, the Spokane area fires destroyed 719 homes, a record for fire damage in Washington state. Spokane’s tight real estate market is about to get even tighter. After years of underbuilding, the Spokane area fires destroyed 719 homes, a record for fire damage in Washington state. 

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18598 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18598-expectations-in-real-estate-after-the-wildfires Lee-McIntyre-2025-Headshot_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Capitol Bar & Grill in Spokane Valley opened on Friday, Aug. 7, and has been packed with patrons every day since. Capitol Bar & Grill in Spokane Valley opened on Friday, Aug. 7, and has been packed with patrons every day since. 

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18590 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18590-capitol-bar-and-grill-opens-in-spokane-valley Capital-(1)_web.jpg The apartment vacancy rate is above 8% in the Spokane area, but this percentage doesn't capture the actual experience of many multifamily property owners. In reality, the market is split here: some buildings are completely full, while others are struggling with higher vacancy. The apartment vacancy rate is above 8% in the Spokane area, but this percentage doesn't capture the actual experience of many multifamily property owners. In reality, the market is split here: some buildings are completely full, while others are struggling with higher vacancy. 

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18557 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18557-is-spokanes-apartment-market-overbuilt Eric-Peterson_web.jpg karinae@spokanejournal.com Alisha Benson, CEO of Greater Spokane Incorporated, has been named the chair-elect for the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, a professional organization that supports, connects, and develops leaders and staff of local, regional, and state chambers of commerce and economic development associations. Alisha Benson, CEO of Greater Spokane Incorporated, has been named the chair-elect for the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, a professional organization that supports, connects, and develops leaders and staff of local, regional, and state chambers of commerce and economic development associations.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18593 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18593-alisha-benson-named-chair-elect-of-acce Alisha-Benson_web.jpg Young entrepreneurs are preparing to turn their ideas into real-world business experience at the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Business Market, scheduled Aug. 22. Young entrepreneurs are preparing to turn their ideas into real-world business experience at the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Business Market, scheduled Aug. 22.

]]> http://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18592 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0400 https://www.spokanejournal.com/articles/18592-young-entrepreneurs-mean-business-at-market Market4_web.jpg