Mike McLean

Re/Max agency leases offices near downtown

Broker says space allows for growth as residential real estate market mends

October 25, 2012

Re/Max Inland Empire, a five-year-old Spokane-area real estate brokerage, has moved near downtown from the North Side, says Jennifer Valerien, the broker and owner at the agency.The brokerage now occupies 2,500 square feet of leased space in a a

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Kootenai River Inn starts construction of new wing

T.W. Clark gets contract with tribe for 36-room project in Bonners Ferry

October 25, 2012

Mike McLean

The Kootenai Tribe of Idaho has broken ground on a new hotel wing at the Best Western Plus Kootenai River Inn Casino & Spa, in Bonners Ferry.The 20,800-square-foot addition will have 36 rooms, including two deluxe family suites, the tribe says a

McKinstry lands four new tenants

Green-tech companies move into office space at Innovation Center

October 25, 2012

Mike McLean

The McKinstry Innovation Center recently landed four new tenants at the clean-technology incubator at 850 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., says McKinstry Co., the landlord at the center.A startup called H-Source has leased 200 square feet of space in to

Liquor sales rise in Idaho after I-1183

New store opens quietly in State Line after surge in activity at Post Falls

October 25, 2012

Mike McLean

The Idaho State Liquor Division quietly opened a liquor store last week in State Line, citing overwhelming sales at one of its Post Falls stores since Washington state enacted new liquor taxes and fees in June.The store, at 7209 W. Seltice Way,

Avista's tax bill is tops in county

50 highest taxpayers contribute $38.1 million

October 25, 2012

Mike McLean

Avista Corp., the Spokane-based energy company, is the top taxpayer in Spokane County in 2012 with a record property tax bill of $5.8 million, records obtained through the Spokane County treasurer's office show.Avista's total property taxes were

HiTechnique predicts growth to rise with the cloud

IT concern focuses on managed services rather than system sales

October 11, 2012

Mike McLean

HiTechnique LLC, a Spokane information-technology services provider, says it has enjoyed strong growth in the 10 years it has been operating here, and it expects to continue expanding at a brisk pace.HiTechnique serves small to medium-sized at a

Riverview looks to secure up to $20 million in bonds

Funds would refinance debt, pay for aquatics project, major remodels

October 11, 2012

Mike McLean

Riverview Retirement Community says it plans to pay for a major remodel, refinance debt, and fund ongoing construction through the sale of $16 million to $20 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds.The majority of the bonds would fund remodel at the

Bellevue company takes over Beehive Homes facilities in North Idaho

Action at Beehive Homes occurs as retirement home operator revisits Wandermere plan

October 11, 2012

Mike McLean

Regency Pacific Management LLC, a Bellevue, Wash.-based retirement-community operator, has taken over operations at two North Idaho complexes developed and formerly run by Beehive of North Idaho Inc., says the court-appointed receiver that plans to

Daughter buys out mother's share of Exit on South Hill

Long-time real estate mentor, partner retires to pursue other venture

October 11, 2012

Mike McLean

Sabrina Jones-Schroeder has bought her mother's interest in G&S Real Estate Professionals Inc., a Spokane brokerage that does business as Exit Real Estate Professionals.Jones-Schroeder says her mother, real estate mentor, and former business has

Real Life Ministries buys former Gold's Gym site

Congregation anticipates services will be held next month at North Side site

October 11, 2012

Mike McLean

Real Life Ministries Spokane has bought a building on the North Side that formerly was occupied by a Gold's Gym outlet and plans to establish its first permanent home there, says Brad Spears, a spokesman for the church.The 20,000-square-foot is