NAC Architecture, of Spokane, is designing the $15.8 million Marimn Youth Recreations Center, which is to be built on tribal reservation land off of U.S. 95, near Worley, Idaho. Marimn Health, the health care organization of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe

When most of us think of architects, we probably think of building designers and creative types, rather than leaders in promoting beneficial social and environmental change.

Seattle-based KPFF Consulting Engineers has put down roots in downtown Spokane and has plans to embed itself more permanently in the growing Spokane market.

Since ATC Manufacturing moved to its facility at 1224 N. Lean, in Post Falls, roughly three years ago, the employee count has nearly doubled, says owner and founder Dan Jorgenson.

With the start of wildfire season looming, Shane Sullivan, general manager for Spokane-based aerial firefighting company Aero-Flite Inc., says his focus is on ensuring the company's planes and support crews are prepared.

Spokane architecture firm Sam Rodell Architects AIA is one of two Spokane-area companies that have signed on to the 2030 Challenge to reduce greenhouse emissions produced by the construction industry, a challenge owner Sam Rodell says his firm is well on