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Amazon drops plans for last-mile delivery station on North Side

Realtor attributes decision to delays in permitting

March 11, 2021

Amazon.com Inc. has pulled out of plans to develop a new North Side delivery station in the former Lowe's Home Improvement building along north Division Street.

Spollywood? Movie studio complex envisioned in Spokane area

Screenwriter says such a facility could handle overflow from Southern California

March 11, 2021

Kevin Blocker

A local screenwriter says he's pitching to his Spokane and Hollywood contacts the idea of building dedicated warehouse space here for movie and TV production to help clear a mounting backlog of entertainment projects in Southern California.

Massive U District complex to move forward next month

298 living units to be built along Spokane River

March 4, 2021

Natasha Nellis

Phoenix-based Sagamore Spokane LLC is moving forward with plans to build a 298-unit apartment complex overlooking the Spokane River in Spokane's University District, according to a press release from the development company.

DSP, others revisit idea of stadium near downtown

United Soccer League throws support behind proposal

March 2, 2021

Kevin Blocker

The Downtown Spokane Partnership and other supporters are revisiting plans for a new sports stadium just north of downtown Spokane.

Guest Commentary: Removing Snake River dams could be devastating

$33 billion plan unwise...

February 25, 2021

Don Brunell

Idaho Rep. Mike Simpson's $33 billion plan to remove the lower Snake River dams is unwise. However, if he pushes it, he needs to include the impact of breaching dams in his home state which completely shutoff salmon and steelhead migration. Simpson

The Journal's View: Growth control bill could compound housing woes

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February 25, 2021

Staff Report

A bill that aims to weaken developer vesting rights and strengthen the power of appeals in regard to adjusting urban growth boundaries wouldn't improve the state's Growth Management Act. Instead, it has the potential to exacerbate the affordable

The Journal's View: Growth control bill could compound housing woes

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February 25, 2021

Staff Report

A bill that aims to weaken developer vesting rights and strengthen the power of appeals in regard to adjusting urban growth boundaries wouldn't improve the state's Growth Management Act. Instead, it has the potential to exacerbate the affordable housi

The Journal's View: Growth control bill could compound housing woes

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February 25, 2021

Staff Report

A bill that aims to weaken developer vesting rights and strengthen the power of appeals in regard to adjusting urban growth boundaries wouldn't improve the state's Growth Management Act. Instead, it has the potential to exacerbate the affordable housi

Mirabeau Park Hotel plots course to rise above pandemic

Valley venue shifts services while holding on to core staff

February 25, 2021

Craig Howard

The Mirabeau Park Hotel & Convention Center was on track for one of its most successful years ever when the hospitality industry was derailed by a worldwide pandemic.

Spokane's hospitality industry is positioned for comeback

Tourism, convention marketer stays in ring after 'punch in mouth'

February 25, 2021

Meg Winchester

The year 2020 started with so much promise. It felt like Spokane was poised to emerge from the shadow of bigger, trendy Pacific Northwest cities. Huge events like the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament were on the books in Spokane. With the possibility