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Sticker Shock: Steep construction costs likely to persist this year

Double-digit percentage price increases are common for most materials

June 17, 2021

Contractors here have seen staggering material cost increases over the past year as surging demand and supply chain bottlenecks have pushed prices to record heights, and many predict those issues won't end this year.

Spokane manufacturers expect long lead times into 2022

Supply issues coupled with steady demand contribute to backlogs

June 17, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Some manufacturers here say that demand for their products remains high, but they expect to experience ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic into 2022.

Stay Alfred founder forms new venture

A year after shuttering vacation-rental startup, Jordan Allen launches Ruumr

June 17, 2021

Mike McLean and Kevin Blocker

Jordan Allen, founder and CEO of the now-defunct vacation rental company Stay Alfred, is starting the next act of his entrepreneurial career with the launch of Ruumr Inc., an online residential real estate bidding service.

Vax On, Mask Off: Employers adapt to mask rules, vaccination monitoring

Organizations find their boundaries as more people return to offices

June 17, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Employers find themselves treading a narrow path when it comes to confirming employee vaccination status while keeping within state guidelines, some employer representatives here say.

Gilberts to leave University District

Organization's CEO accepts new role with Numerica CU

June 7, 2021

Linn Parish

University District Development Association CEO Lars Gilberts plans to step down by the end of the month to become assistant vice president of community development and impact at Numerica Credit Union.

Whitworth network looks to develop mentors

In-person, virtual events fill gap in alumni relations

June 3, 2021

Kevin Blocker

Recognizing a gap in its alumnae network, officials at Whitworth University say the formation of Women's Leadership Network two years ago has helped fill that space and then some.

Women leaders should assess communication habits

Well-meant behaviors sometimes work against those in governing roles

June 3, 2021

RenÃ© Johnston

Women leaders bring tremendous strengths, insight, and value to the workplace. But let's face it, we still confront a number of barriers. As a result of centuries of social and cultural programming, seeds individually planted as early as childhood

VOA, Salvation Army to build new homeless shelters

Both aim to open new facilities by early fall

June 3, 2021

Natasha Nellis

Two Spokane-area nonprofits have set their sights on developing shelters in the city. Volunteers of America Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho is in the early planning stage for a new young-adult shelter in a building at 3104 E. Augusta,

Mountain View Gymnastics plans renovations, move

Owner hopes to add dance program after expansion

June 3, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Sheri House, owner of Mountain View Gymnastics Inc., of Airway Heights, says she hopes to consolidate the business into a renovated building this summer.

Boat, RV storage complex proposed on West Plains

Owner bought 4.5-acre parcel for first venture in August of last year

June 3, 2021

Kevin Blocker

A Spokane man has filed a State Environmental Policy Act application with the city of Airway Heights to develop a 4.5-acre parcel for what he hopes eventually will accommodate 115 enclosed storage units for boats and recreational vehicles.