Real Estate & Construction

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.

Townhomes proposed in southwest Spokane

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

A new $49 million, 111-unit townhome development is under consideration in the Grandview/Thorpe neighborhood in southwest Spokane, predevelopment planning documents on file with the city of Spokane show.

$11M housing project underway by Dishman Hills

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

An $11 million, 78-unit multifamily complex aimed at outdoor enthusiasts and remote workers is under construction in Spokane Valley.

Cheney Care Community advances expansion plans

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

Nonprofit senior care provider Cheney Care Community is moving forward with plans to develop dozens of independent living duplexes expanding its campus at 2219 N. Sixth, in Cheney.

Pair of credit union branches under construction

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

Two credit unions — Spokane-based Progressions Credit Union and Boeing Employees’ Credit Union, of Tukwila, Washington — are building new branches in Spokane County.

Liberty Lake to relocate to new city hall

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

The city of Liberty Lake is preparing to renovate an existing city-owned property, at 23129 E. Mission, for a new city hall building and council chambers.

Downtown DoubleTree renovation nears completion

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

A multimillion-dollar renovation of the DoubleTree by Hilton Spokane City Center is underway, with a July finish date in sight as the downtown hotel undergoes a top-to-bottom overhaul aimed at modernizing guest rooms, public spaces, and amenities.

2026 Large Business of the Year Finalist: Sunshine Health Facilities Inc.

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

Sunshine Health Facilities Inc. is a finalist for the 2026 Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards, in the large-business category.

AutoZone mega hub planned in Spokane Valley

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

A new AutoZone mega hub store and warehouse is planned to be built directly west of Spokane Valley City Hall.

2026 Large Business of the Year Finalist: Bouten Construction Co.

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

Bouten Construction Co. is a finalist for the Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards, in the large-business category.

2026 Medium Business of the Year Finalist: Coeur d’Alene Tractor Co., dba Adams Tractor of Spokane

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

Adams Tractor of Spokane is a 2026 Medium Business of the Year Finalist.

Prairie Medical Campus work to begin this month

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

The first phase of construction for the Prairie Medical Campus in Post Falls is expected to kick off this month and conclude in December 2027.

2026 Nonprofit of the Year Winner: Maddie's Place

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

Maddie's Place has been named the winner of the Nonprofit of the Year category in the Journal's 2026 Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards.

Youth ice sports facility proposal expands scope

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

Preliminary development plans for an indoor youth ice sports arena in the city of Spokane Valley are underway.

Excelsior Wellness makes progress on housing complex

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

Construction is underway on Excelsior Wellness’ new intergenerational housing development on Northwest Boulevard, a $6.5 million project expected to be completed this fall.

Thrive International project nears completion

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

A 48-unit mixed-income housing project under development by Thrive International will be ready for occupancy at the end of May.

Airway Heights hotel construction to begin soon

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

Wealth Hospitality Group LLC, a Ridgeland, Mississippi-based construction and development company, is expected to begin building a 26,000-square-foot, 168-room hotel in Airway Heights this spring.

Falls Tower, Koz to be occupied this year

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

Two highly visible residential construction projects near Spokane’s downtown core — Spokane Falls Tower and Koz on West 4th Ave. — are expected to be completed this year.