Mike McLean

Huckleberry Thicket plans to move store to Post Falls site

Bakery, gift shop will own building once occupied by A to Z Rentals outlet

May 9, 2013

Huckleberry Thicket LLC, a Coeur d'Alene-based gift store and bakery, has bought the 3,400-square-foot former A to Z Rentals & Sales building at 3430 E. Seltice Way, in Post Falls, and plans to move there in coming months, says Marla Hedman, the it

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PFD picks Garco-led team for convention center work

$55 million job includes big exhibit hall addition, shoreline improvements

May 9, 2013

Mike McLean

The Spokane Public Facilities District has selected the design-build team of Garco/ALSC/LMN to construct the $55 million Spokane Convention Center expansion project, says Kevin Twohig, the district's CEO.The design-build team is made up of Garco

Washington Trust Bank mulls Manito complex

$1.6 million construction project would include new three-bay retail structure

May 9, 2013

Mike McLean

Spokane-based Washington Trust Bank is exploring plans to replace its Manito branch, at 611 E. 31st, with a $1.6 million mixed-use development that would include a new bank building and separate retail space, says Jack Heath, the bank's chief bank

Number of residents coming into state, county hold steady

Employment, housing conditions here said ripe for in-migration surge

May 9, 2013

Mike McLean

Out-of-state driver's licenses surrendered in Spokane County held nearly steady in 2012, following gains in the previous two years, but some economists are expecting a surge of in-migration if the job outlook here gains strength. Electronic by a

Spokane Club is at crossroads

Venerable downtown group works to retain relevance

May 9, 2013

Mike McLean

This month could mark the start of a new era for the venerable Spokane Club, says Shelley McDowell, chairwoman of the club's board of directors.The members-only social-and-athletic club based in the city's core hopes to complete the sale of the

Molina Healthcare center to relocate to Rock Pointe

Move from west Spokane to involve 90 employees, provide room for growth

April 25, 2013

Mike McLean

Molina Healthcare of Washington Inc., a Bothell, Wash.-based health-maintenance organization, says it has leased 27,300 square feet of office space in the Rock Pointe III building, at 1330 N. Washington, and plans to move its Eastern Washington by

Rockwood Retirement pitches bonds

State housing commission to consider request to fund $115 million in work, debt

April 25, 2013

Mike McLean

Spokane United Methodist Homes, which operates Rockwood Retirement Communities, of Spokane, says it's seeking approval to issue $115 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds to finance a planned expansion at its South Hill campus and to refinance debt a

K&H at home with HUD-subsidized senior market

Property manager helps nonprofit housing owners fulfill mission

April 25, 2013

Mike McLean

Spokane-based Kiemle & Hagood Co. oversees 10 senior apartment complexes in the Spokane area with a total of more than 800 residential units, with more to come on line this year, says Lorraine Brooks, the company's multifamily-housing & Hagood, a a

Boat, RV seller grows market in lender-owned inventory

Spokane Valley dealer's tactic helps credit unions boost returns on repos

April 25, 2013

Mike McLean

Northwest Recreational Liquidators Inc., of Spokane Valley, has created its own niche in selling lender-owned boats, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, and all-terrain vehicles, says Doug Stephens, one of the business owners.The business works

Exercise club chain presses weighty growth plan here

Snap Fitness franchisee looks for neighborhood sites for future expansion

April 25, 2013

Mike McLean

Snap Fitness, the Minneapolis-based franchisor of 24-hour express fitness centers, says it plans to flex more muscle in the Inland Northwest over the next few years.Eight Snap Fitness outlets operate in the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene area, and the in