LeAnn Bjerken

EWU to wrap up science center by summer 2020

University seeks additional $27M for two new projects

March 28, 2019

Eastern Washington University has one large construction project underway and is seeking more than $27 million in funding for two others during this year's state legislative session.

Central Valley school district has $159 million in school projects starting this year

Selkirk Middle School set for summer completion

March 28, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

Central Valley School District says construction is well underway on its Selkirk Middle School project, and work is set to begin this spring on two more projects.

Current Spokane Schools projects valued at $164 million

Work on Linwood ongoing; two more projects gear up

March 28, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

Spokane Public Schools, for which voters passed a $495 million construction bond in November, has about $164 million in construction projects in the works this year.

Custom homebuilding tech startup launches

Online platform offers pre-priced house plans

March 28, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

Todd J. Sullivan, owner of custom home building company Sullivan Homes LLC, says he has launched a new tech startup called Customhomes.house, which is being guided by StartUp Spokane, University of Washington's Co-Motion labs, and Mind to Market.

Winston & Cashatt reports growth with booming economy

Winston & Cashatt plans to increase staff, expand its office in Coeur d'Alene

March 28, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

Spokane-based law firm Winston & Cashatt Lawyers PS says it's seen growth in both staff and business this year that appears to be fueled by the region's current booming economy.

Hotstart acquires UK engine heating manufacturer

Manufacturer to move production from overseas to its operations in Valley

March 28, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

Spokane Valley-based maker of engine heating equipment Hotstart Inc. has acquired IPU Group's engine heating business based in the United Kingdom.

Lisa Brown: An Inland influence on Commerce

In new role, Lisa Brown plans to keep focus on aerospace, clean energy

March 28, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

Veteran Spokane politician Lisa Brown has started a new role as director of the Washington state Department of Commerce, a position that she hopes will be enriched by both her previous experience serving in the state Legislature

On a fast track: Spokane attracts more national, regional sporting events

Spokane attracts growth in regional, national events; $64M impact projected

March 28, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

This year already has been a big one for sporting events here in Spokane, and it's about to get bigger, says Eric Sawyer, CEO and president of the Spokane Sports Commission.

Air Force makes app for airmen

Fairchild began using new tool last month

March 14, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

The Air Force Materiel Command has launched a new mobile application called U.S. Air Force Connect. Although the USAF Connect app has been available to active duty Air Force personnel since last August

Itron expands work with Brazilian utility

Meantime, earnings rise during Q4, fall for full year

March 14, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

Liberty Lake-based Itron Inc. says RGE, a Brazil-based subsidiary of CPFL Energia, will expand its Itron GenX network to the utility's commercial and industrial customers.