Special Report

Vision Source building underway in north Cd'A

Optometrist franchisee expects to move this year

August 29, 2019

A new building for Coeur d'Alene Vision Source is going up at 3879 N. Schreiber Way, in Coeur d'Alene. Construction has begun on the 4,700-square-foot, single-story building, valued at $600,000.

Head Start facility to open on Nevada

Renovations to former pharmacy completed

August 29, 2019

Virginia Thomas

A new Head Start early education facility will open soon near the Logan neighborhood in northeast Spokane. Patty Allen, director of Head Start for Community Colleges of Spokane, says Logan-Lidgerwood Head Start will open Sept. 3 at 3704 N. Nevada

Drive 509 to expand at Spokane Valley site

Drive509 grows steadily three years after opening

August 29, 2019

Kevin Blocker

Drive509, a Spokane-based commercial driver's license truck driving school that's been operating here for nearly three years, plans to expand its rapidly growing operations starting next year.

Spokane offers construction pre-apprenticeship programs

Program aims to assist underrepresented groups

August 29, 2019

Virginia Thomas

The city of Spokane has launched a grant program aimed at providing training to prepare more women, minorities, and veterans for careers in the construction industry. Jason Sandobal, contract compliance and business standards officer

Public officials abuzz about Hive at Libby Center

Library, school district form facility partnership

August 29, 2019

Kevin Blocker

Spokane Public Library and Spokane Public Schools officials have formed a honey of partnership for the purpose of constructing a 13,900-square-foot building they say will meet demand for more meeting space in East Spokane.

Barnes to add two buildings in Airway Heights

New space intended to fill need for smaller industrial facilities

August 29, 2019

Natasha Nellis

The Barnes Industrial Complex LLC, located at 11509 W. 21st, in Airway Heights, hopes to provide space for smaller industrial tenants with the addition of two new buildings, says owner Kraig Barnes.

Condron Homes finds high-end market sweet spot

Custom builder focuses on low-maintenance materials

August 29, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Condron Homes LLC has been doing well by focusing on high-end customizable homes, Condron general manager Craig Roberts claims.

Spokane Falls Community College envisions new art building

Facility to merge school's fine, visual arts programs

August 29, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Spokane Falls Community College is planning a new, $40 million arts building on its Fort George Wright Drive campus. The 57,000-square-foot building will accommodate the college's visual and fine arts programs, including photography, ceramics, sculptur

Wm. Winkler Co. cements century as family business

Longtime company grows under third generation

August 29, 2019

Kevin Blocker

In its 100th year of operating in the concrete construction business, Newman Lake-based Wm. Winkler Co. may be the epitome of the family business. Yes, Brian Winkler is the president of the company his grandfather started in 1919.

Proptech makes its mark in Spokane

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August 29, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Innovations fueled by cloud computing and new technologies collectively known as proptech are disrupting every facet of the real estate industry, and while Spokane lags behind larger markets like Seattle and New York in terms of investment