Spokane-based Avista Utilities says it has begun work on a $21.5 million transmission-system upgrade on the Palouse thats the final phase in a $131 million regionwide upgrade the utility started in 2003.The 26 miles of high-voltage line in in

The city of Spokanes recently updated six-year street plan includes nearly $300 million in proposed capital projects aimed at addressing transportation infrastructure needs here.The plan, which is updated annually, includes projects to build

A rising mainstream demand for natural-stone, stone-tile, and manufactured-stone countertops is driving a recent expansion of fabricators and installers in the Spokane-Coeur dAlene area, industry representatives here say.Longtime Spokane and

Duke Mahl knew little about wines or wine collectors six years ago when, largely through happenstance, he came upon the idea of starting a business here that would install custom wine cellars in high-end homes.I didnt even know there was a

Washington state is evaluating two purchase offers it has received for Eastern Washington Universitys downtown building and expects to make a recommendation to EWU by the end of this month on which one to accept.Steve Valandra, a spokesman of

Western Avionics Inc., the longtime Spokane-based provider of aircraft electronics equipment and pilot supplies, has added aircraft maintenance to its services, and has changed its operating name to Western Aviation, says Dave Hood, the companys

A long-planned city of Spokane project to extend Riverside Avenue east from Division Street through the southern portion of the University District, scheduled to begin next year, could be moved to a new route.City officials are considering the

A group of local investors has formed Valley Ice Lodge LLC, of Spokane Valley, to develop a 68,000-square-foot ice skating facility in Spokane Valley.The $4.5 million structure, to be located at 19223 E. Appleway, is expected to get under way &

Developers of projects within the city of Spokane could begin facing new traffic-impact fees as early as this summer.Spokane Mayor Dennis Hession has appointed a 12-member citizen committee and a six-member internal committee to help draft an a

David Coombs, president and owner of Downtown Toyota/Lexus Inc., of Spokane, has bought the former Safeway Inc. store site at the southwest corner of Third Avenue and Maple Street, says a real estate broker who was involved in the purchase.The