Real Estate & Construction

Heritage Bank moves, receives branch approval

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

Olympia, Washington-based Heritage Bank has moved to a new permanent location following recent approval to operate as a full-service branch, says James Krejci, senior vice president and commercial team leader.

River City Apartments purchased for $6M

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

A recently constructed 30-unit apartment complex near the Spokane River changed hands last month, indicating growing investor demand for finished multifamily projects, says Bryan Walker, land development and investment specialist at Spokane-based NAI Black.

Cd'A Tribe purchases 43K acres of timberland

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

The Coeur d’Alene Tribe has purchased nearly 43,000 acres of timberland from Oregon-based Stimson Timber Company over the past two years, restoring land lost within the Coeur d’Alene Reservation during the late 1800s.

$4M Kendall Yards apartment project commences

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

Overlooking the Spokane River from a hillside along the southern edge of Spokane's Kendall Yards neighborhood, construction is underway on a new $4 million, two-building apartment complex.

Zone home: City considers zoning changes for housing needs

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

City of Spokane planning department officials are considering residential zoning changes to increase housing density as part of PlanSpokane 2046, the city's comprehensive growth strategy.

Missing middle housing gains traction in Spokane

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

Missing middle housing — once a mere sliver of residential permits issued by the city of Spokane between 2020 and 2022 — surged to nearly 20% of all residential permitting in 2025.

Rising from the ashes: Home insurance rates show signs of steadying

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

Wildfire risk is reshaping the homeowners insurance market in Washington state, particularly for residents living in areas that are more vulnerable to wildfire activity, including many residences in Spokane County. While premiums have increased sharply in recent years, new data from the Washington state Office of the Insurance Commissioner shows rate increases are now beginning to cool down.

$25M renovation at SCC scheduled for July start

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

Spokane Community College is preparing to start construction on a $25 million partial renovation of the campus’s oldest building, known as Old Main, that will relocate the building's primary entrance from the North Spokane Corridor-facing west side to face the east and consolidate the school’s student services under one roof.

Five Takeaways: The Inland Northwest Housing Market

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

For its latest episode of Elevating The Conversation, the Journal sat down with Joel White, the executive officer at Spokane Home Builders Association, to discuss the Inland Northwest Housing Market.

Catching up with: Steve Sunleaf, president and CEO of T.W. Clark Construction & Development

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

T.W. Clark Construction LLC has expanded beyond general contracting, positioning the Spokane Valley-based company as a vertically integrated builder-developer that can guide projects from land acquisition through leasing.

$10M townhome project planned in Garland area

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

Developers of the North Hill Millennium apartments in Spokane's Garland District are planning to construct 18 four-story townhomes as part of the next step in the property's development, says developer James Gallina.

Logan Tavern owners acquire iconic Spokane property

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

The former Bulldog Tavern property in Spokane's Logan neighborhood has changed hands. Erik Morris and J.D. Winn, co-owners of Logan Tavern — which occupies the site — acquired the property in April for $1.6 million through their company Morrwinn LLC, from Willard Quinn III.

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.

Charlie's Produce scales back warehouse plans

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

Seattle-based Triple "B" Corp., which does business as Charlie's Produce, is moving forward with plans to expand its Inland Northwest footprint with a new 66,000-square-foot warehouse at 6505 W. 40th in west Spokane.

2026 Icons: Barry Baker

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

Barry Baker, longtime head of prominent Spokane-based general contracting company Baker Construction & Development Inc., says he doesn’t need to go into the office every day, but now he’s having too much fun there to stay away for long.

Barker Logistics Center adds to Valley footprint

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

An 87,000-square-foot industrial multitenant warehouse building is under construction at Spokane Valley-based Crown West Realty’s Barker Logistics Center project in Spokane Valley.

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.

SREC centralizes emergency communication services

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

Spokane Regional Emergency Communications is investing $8.4 million in tenant improvements that will support the centralization of the entire organization under one roof for the first time since it was formed in 2019.

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.

West Plains retail building takes shape

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

A $1.1 million, 12,000-square-foot commercial retail building is coming to the West Plains at 10573 W. Westbow Road, according to permit information on file with Spokane County.

Eastern Coffee Roasters to open at train depot

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

After more than a decade of fundraising, planning, and restoration, the Cheney Depot Society is reopening the city's historic train depot as a community gathering space anchored by a growing coffee company at 15 Union, in Cheney.

Land banking law supports affordable housing

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

Ami Manning, executive director of Spokane Regional Land Holding Properties LLC, doing business as Spokane Land Bank, says the passage of House Bill 1974 establishes a statewide coordinated land banking authority and creates the legal and financial framework needed to make land banking a more effective, affordable housing tool.