A Washington state Department of Commerce report released last month shows 17 utilities statewide exceeded their projected 2018 and 2019 energy efficiency targets. Spokane-based Avista Corp. reported reaching 111% of its conservation goal.

The Spokane Conservation District has broken ground on its planned new facility in Spokane Valley, says Vicki Carter, director of the district. The project will be a multiphase development, Carter says.

More than $149 million in construction projects by Spokane-area school districts are wrapping up just in time for school this fall, even though students won't be in them right away, in some cases. Spokane Public School District's $23.5 million

Engie Insight Services Inc., which does business as Engie Impact, is remodeling its offices in the Rock Pointe Corporate Center, north of downtown Spokane, and plans to consolidate its entire Spokane workforce there.

Regina Malveaux is leaving her position as CEO of YWCA Spokane to become director of the Washington state Women's Commission. Malveaux was appointed to the directorship position by Gov. Jay Inslee on Aug. 10 and ends her tenure with the Spokane YWCA

It could be considered a strong endorsement of a housing project when one of its developers decides to take up full-time residence in it. That's just what Andy Barrett and his wife, Liz Barrett, will be doing at the Blockhouse|Life 'smart” housing

More than 1,400 small businesses and nonprofits have sought a sliver of $10 million in federal funds made available in Spokane County. Those organizations, which have applied for nonprofit grants through the county's OpenTogether Small Business

Triggered by a series of factors, the National Association of Home Builders and member organizations across the country are alerting political figures and the public about an extreme spike in lumber prices.