The new East Trent Avenue Bridge, which spans the Spokane River near Gonzaga University, is slated to open to traffic this spring, nearly three years after the original bridge was demolished to make way for a replacement, says Jody Qualley...
Full StoryQuality Powdercoating Inc., of Hayden, is constructing a new facility in Hayden. Post Falls-based Donohoe Construction is the contractor on the project. Rich Donohoe, owner and manager of the construction company, says the powder coating company plans ...
Full StoryReal estate investors from Western Washington have shifted some of their focus toward commercial real estate in Eastern Washington and North Idaho, where some commercial markets are expected to provide better opportunities and returns on investments than ...
Full StoryA piece of land nestled in a quiet corner of Peaceful Valley is being eyed for a $2 million residential development, says Richard Palmer, owner of Palmer Enterprises LLC. Palmer says he’s in talks with a few developers and designers about residential...
Full StoryPacific Land Holdings LLC, of Everett, Washington, plans this spring to build an outdoor recreational vehicle and automobile storage yard, to be located at 12032 W. 21st, in Airway Heights. Environmental documents show commercial buildings totaling 90...
Full StoryThe city of Spokane is planning about $9.9 million in sidewalk and traffic-calming projects throughout the city this year, says Marlene Feist, Spokane’s director of public works. Seven sidewalk projects are valued at $6.3 million and about a dozen...
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The Spokane economy is expected to slow and perhaps, along with the rest of the country, enter a mild recession in 2023, as inflation, elevated interest rates, and labor shortages continue to provide obstacles to economic growth. ...
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Strong demand continues for commercial construction in the private sector, although private development is expected to slow in the new year due to ongoing labor issues and high materials prices. In 2023, public works projects likely will carry the bulk of...
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Kootenai County is seeing a return to the incremental and measured growth that had been typical of North Idaho’s economy over the last decade, although that growth is being challenged by labor and housing shortages, says Sam Wolkenhauer, Post Falls-base...
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Real estate activity in the Spokane area started off strong in 2022, and while demand is expected to remain high, affordability challenges in the new year likely will dampen industry growth for both residential and commercial markets, according to some in...
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Spokane engineer rolls out new ‘backsaver’ invention
Providence, WSU collaborate to address nurse shortage
Idaho WWAMI helps address physician shortage
Opioid addiction emerges as issue in rural communities
Healing Lodge of Seven Nations opens new clinic
Living will, power of attorney can protect wishes
