Special Report

Johnston Engineering establishes new headquarters

Following move, firm doubles staff, secures research testing space

July 20, 2023

Johnston Engineering PLLC's office at 1815 E. Trent in Spokane's East Central neighborhood is undergoing an estimated $250,000 in renovations, says Andy Johnston, owner of the firm. Johnston drew the architectural design for the 3,000-square-foot

Trio of warehouses to be converted into church

Plans for sanctuary show 550-person max capacity

July 20, 2023

Karina Elias

The Vintage Faith Community, a Christian organization that operates here as Soma Spokane, plans to remodel three attached warehouses and convert them into a religious facility, according to a pre-development application submitted to the city of Spokane.

Broadway Foods, laundromat to be built in West Central area

New Broadway Foods will be constructed at original store's location

July 20, 2023

Dylan Harris

Spokane-based Boone Express LLC is planning two new projects-a neighborhood market and a laundromat-on west Broadway Avenue, in Spokane's West Central neighborhood, according to two building permit applications. A new Broadway Foods store is bein

Lakeside plans more work at former Triumph site

Research still underway to determine best use of property for long term

July 20, 2023

Dylan Harris

Spokane-based real estate investment company Lakeside Cos. has planned additional exterior site work at the former Triumph Composite Systems Inc. manufacturing building, in West Spokane. Plans call for the addition of loading dock doors and two

Heat pump efficiency said to be improving

Proposed energy code delayed for legal scrutiny

July 20, 2023

Ro Fonder Reeve

Washington state is releasing a new energy code aimed at promoting the electrification of residential and commercial buildings in the state. One of its major initiatives is the use of heat pumps to replace many systems that formerly have relied on

Three apartment projects to add 350 units in Spokane area

New developer is behind big Liberty Lake complex

July 20, 2023

Erica Bullock

Fourth Avenue Capital LLC, a new player in multifamily housing development here, is proposing a large complex in Liberty Lake that will add 240 units to the housing stock, says Chris Rossman, managing partner and head of development at the Spokane-based

New hangar buildings planned at Cd'A airport

Shelters for 25 aircraft expected to be erected

July 20, 2023

Erica Bullock

Coeur d'Alene Airport, in Hayden, is expanding with two new aircraft storage facilities, says airport director Phil Cummings. Kootenai County, which owns the land and operates the airport, has agreed to the development and lease of an 18-unit

Around Town: Real estate transactions in the Inland Northwest

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July 20, 2023

Staff Report

Spokane Spokane Treasure Trove, a Spokane-based vintage toy, collectibles, and candy store, has leased a 2,000-square-foot retail space at the location of the former Spokane Art School building, at 811 W. Garland, in Spokane, where the company has

Workforce Zone Ahead: SHBA, AGC education campaigns show progress

Efforts intended to address skilled-labor shortage

July 20, 2023

Dylan Harris

A pair of workforce development initiatives launched last year, one by Spokane Home Builders Association and another by the Inland Northwest Associated General Contractors of America chapter, have seen steady growth, leaders of the initiatives say.

Ag land values increase in Spokane area

Low inventory coupled with strong demand to continue in 2024, market observers say

July 20, 2023

Erica Bullock

Limited availability and strong demand from developers for agricultural land in Spokane County has contributed to record-high median farmland valuations. The median assessed value of agricultural land for 2024, which was determined by the Spokane