Real Estate & Construction

Loosening of housing regulations leads to uptick in permitting

Still, fewer than 50 units approved, in process so far in city this year

June 22, 2023

Last June, the fanfare announcing changes to building development standards was at an all-time high and touted by some as a much-needed step forward to help the city of Spokane's housing crisis.

Sibling-owned dump truck businesses thrive in North Idaho

Young companies see strong growth thanks to construction demand

June 8, 2023

Keith Erickson

With sustained construction demand in Kootenai County, two family-owned, North Idaho dump truck businesses are picking up steam. Separately owned but family-connected Hidden Ridge Trucking LLC and Collins Trucking LLC have a combined

Circle K station planned in Valley

$1.5 million project slated on site in Greenacres area

June 8, 2023

Karina Elias

Tempe, Arizona-based convenience store chain Circle K Stores Inc. plans to build a store and fueling station at 18723 E. Cataldo, in the Greenacres area of Spokane Valley, says Emily Estes-Cross, public information officer for the city of Spokane Valley.

Early learning program receives upgrades in Hillyard

Three classrooms to grow capacity to 60 kids from 20

June 8, 2023

Erica Bullock

The Northeast Youth Center is in the midst of a $1.1 million remodel project to create three dedicated learning spaces for children in Washington state's Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program. Executive Director Sheila Geraghty says

New Mister Car Wash, Surf Thru operations planned

Values for two projects total about $2.7 million

June 8, 2023

Karina Elias

New carwashes are planned on Spokane's North Side and in the Moran Prairie neighborhood, according to records filed with the city of Spokane. For the North Side project, a pre-development application indicates North Carolina-based Surf Thru Inc.

First Look brokerage to move to Riverwalk building

Relocation will coincide with global rebrand effort

June 8, 2023

Erica Bullock

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices First Look Real Estate is currently rebranding, remodeling, and refreshing its real estate brokerage and property management company, says marketing director Chris Carpenter. The Spokane-area brokerage is preparing a new

Housing projects planned for north, south Spokane

Multifamily developments expected to create nearly 100 units, filings show

June 8, 2023

Dylan Harris

Planning is underway for three multifamily development projects in Spokane with a combined, estimated cost of $11.4 million, pre-development records on file with the city show. In North Spokane, a three-story, 27-unit apartment building is expected to

Collabra Technology inks Windermere as first enterprise client

Windermere offices to be property-tech startup's initial enterprise client

June 8, 2023

Erica Bullock

Collabra Technology Inc. CEO Russ Cofano says the Spokane-based property-technology company has launched the enterprise version of SphereBuilder and signed on over 300 new users, just two months after the company introduced its new Realtor tools for

What's Happening With: The Chancery Building

Housing development in historic district is on hold

June 8, 2023

Mike McLean

A redevelopment project previously announced for the downtown site occupied by what's known as the Chancery Building is on hold while the owner focuses on other developments and looks into selling the building. As the Journal reported in late 2021

Meet & Greet with Lydig Construction CFO Katie Burton

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June 8, 2023

Karina Elias

Spokane Valley-based Lydig Construction Inc. recently appointed Katie Burton as the company's new chief financial officer. Burton, 42, succeeds Mark Bray, who retired at the start of the year after serving in that role for 28 years.