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City of Spokane formalizes civil rights efforts

Focuses to include discrimination complaints, policy guidance, outreach

January 13, 2022

The city of Spokane will address citizen and employee civil rights concerns, as well as issues of equity and inclusion, through advocacy, education, and policy reform. The Spokane City Council voted unanimously to establish the Office of Civil Rights

New Blissful Blends coffee stand planned in Garland District

Restaurants & Retail

January 13, 2022

Virginia Thomas

The Power Wash car wash at 1707 W. Garland will be razed, and a Blissful Blends coffee stand will take its place, according to documents filed with the city of Spokane. Sarah Birnel-Davis, owner of Blissful Blends, couldn't be reached immediately

Boiada Brazilian Grill to expand into old Maracas downtown

Boiada Brazilian Grill will have all-you-can-eat meats

January 13, 2022

Virginia Thomas

After finding success in the Tri-Cities area, the owners of Boiada Brazilian Grill are opening a second location in downtown Spokane. Friends and Brazilian-born restaurateurs Josiane Ballin and HÃ©lio Vieira say they plan to open the all-you-can-eat

Whatever Happened With: The U District High-Rise Project

Old muffler shop to be demolished, but no construction plans are on file

January 13, 2022

Mike McLean

An old muffler shop on the high-traffic corner of Spokane Falls Boulevard and Division Street is to be demolished, but the high-rise apartment building once planned for that site doesn't appear to be imminent.

Contractor selected for Kennedy Apartments

Project awaits L&I approval

January 13, 2022

Erica Bullock

A contractor has been selected to build the Kennedy Apartments, at 3028 N. Madelia, in Spokane. TLC Modular Homes, of Goldendale, Washington, will build the apartment buildings, says Richard Kennedy, CEO of Modre Ventures LLC, the real

Northwest Farm Credit predicts most PNW crops will be profitable this year

Forest products expected to show gains in new year

January 13, 2022

Virginia Thomas

The outlook for most Pacific Northwest commodities is fairly rosy, with most predicted to be profitable, according to a quarterly report compiled by Spokane-based agricultural lending cooperative Northwest Farm Credit Services.

Northwest Trustee to absorb Capstone Trust

Olympia-based company's current clients to shift to company here

January 13, 2022

Karina Elias

Spokane-based Northwest Trustee & Management Services LLC, a professional trust and estate management company, has agreed to acquire Olympia, Washington-based Capstone Trust.

Fire department plans new boathouse at north end of Lake Coeur d'Alene

Construction timeline said dependent on supply chain, but could start in March

January 13, 2022

Virginia Thomas

The Coeur d'Alene Fire Department is building a boathouse for its fire boat at the foot of Tubbs Hill. Fire Chief Kenny Gabriel says the project will cost about $450,000.

Spokane International Airport moves forward with TREX terminal expansion project

Pre-development plan filed with city; work could begin in summer

January 13, 2022

Virginia Thomas

Plans are progressing at the Spokane International Airport on an upgrade and expansion to one of the airport's terminals, as well as construction of a warehouse near the airport.

Mixed-use development eyed at old Idaho Veneer site

Dual-brand hotel planned on adjacent land to north

January 13, 2022

Karina Elias

A development of over 120 residential living units is planned on the grounds of the former Idaho Veneer Co. mill site. The $20.5 million project, named Millworx, is located at 704 E. Fourth and is being developed by longtime Spokane developer A&A