Real Estate & Construction

Sports facility, office space planned in Hillyard

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Two projects — a community sports facility and an office building — are planned in Spokane's Hillyard neighborhood.

Power moves: Commercial energy-saving strategies

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Complying with Washington state's Clean Buildings Act can prove costly for building owners, but there are some low-cost solutions that can help them save money and avoid fees, according to some energy efficiency experts here.

Shriners Event Center improves outdoor venue

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Improvements of a 3.5-acre outdoor venue at the Shriners Event Center are positioning the West Plains facility to host more large-scale events, including concerts, weddings, festivals, and community gatherings.

Pair of Spokane churches prepare for expansion

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Two Spokane-area churches are investing a combined $6 million that will expand their campuses and accommodate more attendees.

Valley awarded $21M for interchange project

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

The city of Spokane Valley has been awarded a $20.8 million federal grant to reconstruct the traffic-jammed interchange at Sullivan Road and Trent Avenue.

Rethinking affordable housing in Spokane County

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Spokane County's housing crisis is now at a tipping point that demands bold thinking.

Ruby Hospitality adds Cd'A hotel to portfolio

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Spokane-based Ruby Hospitality has added Days Inn by Wyndham Coeur d’Alene to its real estate portfolio, marking the lodging, dining, and entertainment company’s entry into the community.

Groundworks to open Liberty Lake office

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Groundworks LLC, a national foundation repair company, is expanding to Liberty Lake in October, where the company will increase its coverage area to service roughly 360,000 single-family homes across Eastern Washington and North Idaho.

Around Town: July 16

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Rehabilitation hospital planned in Post Falls

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Encompass Health Corp., a Birmingham, Alabama-based healthcare provider, is planning to build a new 50-bed rehabilitation hospital in Post Falls.

City of Medical Lake secures Waterfront Park

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

The city of Medical Lake is planning to expand recreation, tourism, and economic development opportunities after assuming ownership of 60 acres of land, including Waterfront Park and portions of the Medical Lake trail system.

Hug Construction acquires contracting company

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Spokane Valley-based general contractor Hug Services Inc., which does business as Hug Construction, has acquired Construction Associates of Spokane Inc., a Spokane-based commercial general contracting company.

Together Spokane creates new pipeline of work

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Construction is underway on new synthetic turf athletic fields at a pair of Spokane high schools, part of the Together Spokane initiative that is expected to bring stability for architects, engineers, and contractors in the region.

Stable INW demand meets disappearing supply

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

As the books closed on the second quarter of 2026, Spokane's commercial real estate market wasn't booming, and it wasn't breaking. It was holding.

OneAEC to join national marketing group SMPS

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

OneAEC, a Spokane-based nonprofit serving architecture, engineering, and construction professionals, is preparing to transition into a new regional chapter of Alexandria, Virginia-based Society for Marketing Professional Services in 2027.

Location changes your buying power

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

In the residential real estate sector, crossing the million-dollar purchase threshold in the Northwest varies widely across different markets.

North Spokane shopping center sells for $32M

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

A Spokane Valley-based real estate development company has purchased 5 Mile Shopping Center, at 1812 W. Francis, and several neighboring commercial buildings for $32 million.

Challenges downtown push office vacancy rate up

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Downtown Spokane’s office vacancy rate has increased to about 30% due to postpandemic business trends, aging buildings, rising rent costs, and safety concerns.

Operating room renovations eyed at Sacred Heart

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Providence is investing $9 million to modernize four operating rooms at Sacred Heart Medical Center, located at 101 W. Eighth in Spokane, as part of a multiyear project to revamp all 28 surgical rooms at the hospital.

West Side architecture firm builds INW presence

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Bremerton, Washington-based architectural firm Rice Fergus Miller Inc. is seeing an increase in work in the Spokane area, and Gunnar Gladics, principal and partner at the firm, anticipates continued growth in both projects and personnel.

Goodwill purchases former minting facility

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest is expanding its North Idaho footprint with the acquisition of the former Sunshine Minting building, in Coeur d'Alene, where the organization is planning to transform the 36,000-square-foot minting facility, located at 750 W. Canfield, into a multifunctional property.

Groundcubed cultivates four-season design in INW

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Groundcubed PC's downtown Coeur d'Alene studio is seeking to capitalize on the high-growth environment of the Inland Northwest as it brings its expertise in pedestrian-oriented design and cold-climate landscapes to projects across Idaho and Washington.

Work ongoing at Liberty Lake multitenant project

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Construction is underway on the Ridgeline Center, a multitenant commercial development located at 19601 E. Appleway, in Liberty Lake.

Retiring attorney transfers closing operations

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Spokane-based Vista Title & Escrow LLC has assumed the residential and commercial closing operations of Robert S. Delaney PLLC, also of Spokane, following the June 15 retirement of longtime attorney Bob Delaney.

Catching up with: Juliet Sinisterra, University District

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

The University District has spent the last several years laying the groundwork for the next phase of development to transform the district into a regional hub for innovation, workforce development, and entrepreneurship.

Multiple projects rise on Sprague Avenue

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Several commercial projects on Sprague Avenue are creating a hotspot of construction activity on the thoroughfare. Collectively valued at $4.75 million, developments include projects for new office space, a restaurant, a liquor store, and a grocery store, according to permit information on file in the cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley.

Wagstaff adds shipping hub to support growth

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Wagstaff Inc. is scaling its nuclear manufacturing capacity with the launch of a new 18,000-square-foot shipping facility, a move designed to clear the way for high-tech fabrication projects at its Spokane Valley campus.

Rental industry faces mounting headwinds

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Rising regulatory requirements, escalating operating costs and new state housing laws are creating financial pressures for landlords and property managers that ultimately affect tenants across the rental market.

Spokane consultant offers specialized training

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

A Spokane entrepreneur is leveraging 62 years of experience in the industrial pump industry by offering educational seminars to maintenance workers and engineers here and across the Inland Northwest.

Multifamily units proposed on lower South Hill

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

Construction of a 20-unit multifamily building is expected to begin on Spokane’s lower South Hill in July