Special Report

CM Development plans two multifamily projects

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Spokane-based CM Development & Construction LLC, a developer behind several multifamily projects under construction in Spokane, is planning two new apartment complexes valued at a combined $6.8 million.

Microgrid installation activates at MLK Center

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Avista Utilities, the operating division of Spokane-based Avista Corp., has launched the region’s first community-based microgrid at the Martin Luther King Jr. Family Outreach Center, in Spokane's East Central neighborhood.

Airport begins second phase of TREX program

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Spokane International Airport is in the process of relocating key utilities, setting the stage for the second phase of its Terminal Renovation and Expansion, or TREX program, which aims to build a 255,000-square-foot Central Hall.

SCCU expansion includes new community space

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Spokane City Credit Union is planning a new administrative annex building next to its existing property, at 1930 N. Monroe, that will provide more space for its employees.

Jacklin Northwest plans Post Falls retail center

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Jacklin Northwest is in the planning stages of developing a new shopping center at Jacklin Ranch Commercial Park, an 88-acre site just east of Highway 41 and north of Prairie Avenue in Post Falls.

West Plains business park hits holding pattern

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

The developer behind a proposed eight-unit flex warehouse park, at 9870 W. Flight Drive on the West Plains, is placing the project on hold following declining tenant interest due to higher interest rates, rising material costs, and uncertain market conditions this year.

New church building under development in Cheney

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Westside Church Spokane is building a $2.2 million, 12,000-square-foot sanctuary at 11916 W. Melville Road, in Cheney, that will provide a permanent home for the congregation.

Around Town: June 4

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Spokane-area builders face higher expenses

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

The construction industry is currently facing a significant surge in expenses driven by rising material costs, fuel prices, and complex regulatory requirements leading to challenges in balancing tighter margins with affordability, some builders say.

Public Defender building is under contract

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

The city of Spokane is preparing to bolster its general fund by $2.1 million following the sale of its 11,800-square-foot North Monroe Public Defender Building. The deal, which is expected to close this month, is under contract for purchase by Ryan Best, of Spokane-based Best Law PLLC, and Beth Pierce according to a 14 page sale and lease agreement on file with the city.

Entrepreneur turns business success into legacy

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 21 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Since launching The Genova Foundation in February 2025, Mike and Sandi Genova have awarded or pledged $1.2 million in grants to nonprofits with initiatives in health care, youth, and economic development.

Spokane nonprofits see giving habits shift

Thu, 21 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400

While baby boomers currently favor supporting traditional Spokane area institutions such as hospitals and universities, a younger generation of givers is prioritizing social justice and environmental causes, often choosing to donate their time over money, some Spokane-area nonprofit leaders say.

ALSC helps shape city through community lens

Thu, 07 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400

ALSC Architects PS, of Spokane, has helped shape skylines across the Inland Northwest by pairing its deep-rooted history with forward-looking design for over seven decades, says ALSC President and CEO Indy Dehal.

Spokane's 27 by 2027 takes root in West Central

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 07 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400

After more than a decade in the works, long-planned infrastructure projects in Spokane’s West Central neighborhood are beginning to take shape, with the first wave of street, sidewalk, and bike network upgrades now complete.

ZBA stays busy due to housing, shelter needs

Thu, 07 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400

ZBA Architecture PS's niche of designing affordable housing is helping the Spokane-based sustainable design and architectural firm secure a consistent pipeline of work regardless of market conditions.

Saltese Creek development plans change in scope

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

The city of Spokane Valley has issued commercial building permits for a six-building, $18.7 million multifamily development located south of Saltese Creek, permit information shows.

State expands property tax relief program

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

A newly expanded Washington property tax relief program is expected to lower tax bills for the households of more than 10,000 Spokane County seniors and people with disabilities, with thousands more newly eligible individuals expected to enroll.

Around Town: April 23

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Work begins on Reardan primary care clinic

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Site work is now underway for a new 4,100-square-foot primary care clinic in Reardan, Washington, and the $2.3 million facility is expected to open by Oct. 31.

Single-family residential permit totals concern market leaders

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

The housing crisis in the city of Spokane has now reached a dangerous level. The total number of permits for residential housing for 2025 was only 146. The last time we built that few homes was in 1970, around the time the Beatles were still a band.

Davenport native launches new commissioning firm

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

After more than a decade working in the building systems and performance industry, 45-year-old Garrett Husky has launched his own business. Davenport, Washington-based Husky Consulting LLC, which does business as Husky Commissioning, is aimed at helping developers, contractors, and building owners meet state-regulated energy standards for their projects across the Inland Northwest.

County begins expansion of treatment center

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Construction of the new Spokane County Prevention, Assessment, Treatment, and Healing, or PATH, Crisis Relief and Sobering Center is underway at 1168 N. Cedar, less than a block west of the Spokane Transit Authority operations and maintenance building.

Orchard Vista complex adds early learning center

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

The Washington State Department of Commerce has awarded $126,000 to Spokane Housing Authority to design an early learning and child care center as part of its ongoing housing development near the Dishman Hills Natural Area in Spokane Valley.

Washington Trust Bank swings for growth

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Fans watching the Sunday Seattle Mariners game during opening weekend might have noticed a commercial featuring the team’s All-Star catcher and switch-hitter, Cal Raleigh, as the newest, high-performing team member at Spokane-based Washington Trust Bank.

Quantum Financial Planning acquires firm, planner

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Spokane-based Quantum Financial Planning Inc. is growing with the acquisition of a Spokane Valley-based financial planning company and the addition of a new financial planner.

New millionaires' tax impacts Idaho companies

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

For decades, Washington state's lack of a personal income tax was one of its defining economic advantages, a feature that drew executives, entrepreneurs, and high earners across the region. That era is ending.

State changes tax policy for credit unions

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Washington lawmakers have repealed a tax exemption for credit unions, disrupting a fast-growing deal market for mergers and acquisitions.

Spokane, Seattle law firms join forces

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Two long-standing personal injury firms, Spokane-based Layman Law Firm PLLP and Seattle-based Stritmatter Law PS, have joined forces in a new partnership that blends decades of legal experience with expanded reach into Eastern Washington.

Specificity is key to prevent legal pitfalls

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Proactive legal planning, detailed documentation, and intellectual property awareness can shield new Spokane businesses from significant financial, time-consuming, and legal pitfalls.

Spokane County seniors access free legal aid

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Gonzaga University's Elder Law Clinic supports a variety of legal needs, from planning for the future to addressing immediate challenges that could threaten the stability of everyday life.