Real Estate & Construction

A $3.5M hangar is underway at StanCraft Jet Center

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Construction of a new $3.5 million hangar is underway at the StanCraft Jet Center, a full-service fixed base operator at the Coeur d’Alene Airport.

Raising Cane's considers Spokane Valley venue

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0400

A new Raising Cane’s restaurant development is under consideration in Spokane Valley.

New Markets pipeline grows in Spokane

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Organizations behind a growing pipeline of projects across Spokane — including a behavioral health center, a mixed-use childcare development, and an expanding transitional pediatric health facility — are actively positioning themselves for a federal tax-credit program to help their projects move forward.

Fire repairs are ongoing at Northside Landfill

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0400

An emergency repair project at Spokane's Northside Landfill is underway afterthe massive property sustained damage during the August wildfires.

Prairie Medical Campus construction is underway

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Work starts on $32M Frequency apartment complex

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Construction is currently underway on The Frequency, a $32 million senior apartment complex at 4980 S. Regal, on Spokane's South Hill.

Coca-Cola distributor sees growth after expansion

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Draper, Utah-based Swire Coca-Cola USA is continuing to grow steadily almost a year after expanding its Spokane Valley facility.

Commercial muralist builds brand identity, value

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Riveting Paint & Pearl owner Desire McGinn approaches murals less like commissioned fine art and more like a skilled trade, working directly with business owners, contractors, and design firms to turn walls and other surfaces into extensions of a client's brand.

McKinstry Co. launches 'Building What Matters'

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Contractor and energy-efficiency systems manufacturer McKinstry Co. has launched a new podcast, “Building What Matters,” featuring conversations with leaders who decide how schools, hospitals, and major infrastructure projects are built in communities across the Pacific Northwest.

Whipple Consulting Engineers expands offerings

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Driven by recurring requests from custom homebuilders and small developers, Spokane Valley-based Whipple Consulting Engineers Inc. has expanded its offerings in an effort to keep costs manageable for smaller projects.

North Spokane Nordstrom Rack eyes October opening

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0400

A new Nordstrom Rack store is expected to open Oct. 15 in North Spokane. The discount fashion retailer will operate in a revamped 31,000-square-foot space previously occupied by Big Lots at the Northpointe Plaza, at 9612 N. Newport Highway.

Around Town: Oct. 8

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Immersive Studio CDA opens in Coeur d'Alene

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0400

A new visualization and creative experience space designed as a resource for builders, architects, homebuyers, and other creators now is open in downtown Coeur d’Alene.

Former McKinley School property listed for $3M

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Six months after updated plans were submitted to redevelop the former McKinley School in Spokane's East Central neighborhood, the historic property is being put up for sale.

New gym is underway at Christian Center School

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Construction is underway on a $9 million multicourt gymnasium at Christian Center School in Hayden.

Kilgore Tec expands its distribution, workforce

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Kilgore Tec Products Inc. is expanding its distribution territory and plans to grow its Spokane Valley workforce by about 40% as the building-envelope contractor targets 100% sales growth over the next five years.

The Lilac Room opens in downtown Spokane

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400

The Lilac Room, an upscale craft cocktail lounge tucked between Spokane Comedy Club and Gamers Arcade Bar, is now open at 319 W. Sprague, in downtown Spokane.

Four public amenities planned at Riverfront Park

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Several public amenity projects collectively valued at over $4 million are planned at or near Riverfront Park in downtown Spokane.

Spokane sees spate of summer acquisitions

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Primarily driven by outside capital and nationwide corporate interest, a wave of business acquisitions and early-stage investments has swept through the Inland Northwest this summer. From Missouri and South Dakota to Georgia and Utah, out-of-town buyers and national firms are acquiring and investing in established Spokane-area companies across a variety of industries.

March 2027 opening slated for Vineyard Park

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400

A March 2027 opening is now slated for a new five-story senior living community, dubbed Vineyard Park North Spokane, at 7609 N. Division, bringing 128 new units to Spokane's North Side.

Five Takeaways: Commercial Real Estate Market

dylanh@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400

For its latest episode of Elevating The Conversation, the Journal sat down with Alicia Barbieri, co-president of Goodale & Barbieri, to discuss the commercial real estate market.

Selling your business and retaining real estate

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400

For many business owners, owning the property where they conduct business provides operational stability for the business and financial diversification and tax benefits for the owner. When it comes time to sell the business, a prospective buyer may want to purchase that real estate along with the business itself.

Rockwood eyes retirement campus

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Spokane-based Rockwood Retirement Communities is actively engaged in planning a new senior living campus within the River District development in Liberty Lake.

Craft3 invests $35M in Eastern Washington projects

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Craft3, a nonprofit community lender that helps finance projects in underserved communities, has finalized two investments into Eastern Washington valued at $35.5 million.

City seeks purchase of justice campus

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400

The city of Spokane entered a 90-day review period after a special city council meeting on Aug. 25, as part of an $18.5 million plan to purchase space for a new criminal justice campus.

$4M residential care facility planned in the Valley

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400

A Liberty Lake-based residential care company is erecting a new $4 million, 16-bed residential treatment facility on a more than three-fourths acre parcel at 18101 E. Appleway in Spokane Valley.

Developers put commercial conversion program to work

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Old offices, warehouses, and other underused commercial buildings in the city of Spokane are slowly finding new life as apartments, retail areas, and mixed-use spaces through the city’s 2-year-old commercial conversion incentive program designed to make difficult conversion projects more feasible.

Clearwater Construction acquired by Utah company

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Draper, Utah-based Kelso Industries has acquired Spokane-based Clearwater Construction & Management LLC, expanding the national contractor’s construction capabilities and adding a Pacific Northwest company to its growing portfolio.

Manufacturer begins facility expansion

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400

ATC Manufacturing Inc. is nearly doubling its 67,000-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing facility at 1224 N. Lean with a new 57,600-square-foot expansion project.

2026 Rising Stars: Tyler Kavanaugh

dylanh@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:00:00 -0400

2026 has been a year of building for architect Tyler Kavanaugh, who has been promoted to associate at Spokane-based ALSC Architects PS and named president of the American Institute of Architects Spokane chapter for 2027.