Karina Elias

Parting Thoughts with HSSA's Susan Ashe

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June 30, 2022

Susan Ashe, executive director of the Health Sciences and Services Authority of Spokane County, has announced her retirement, effective by the end of this year. She is 72 years old.

Infill on the outskirts: More homebuilders look to small towns for available land

Developers are turning to nearby small towns for homebuilding as urban sites become sparse

June 30, 2022

Karina Elias

Small towns that are within an hour's drive of Spokane are seeing an increase in new home starts as developers turn to them for buildable land as infill opportunities in the urban area become harder to find, industry and planning officials say.

RESCU sees membership grow during pandemic

Small institution has updated tech services

June 16, 2022

Karina Elias

When calling Responders Emergency Services Credit Union, or RESCU, located at 924 W. Sinto, it is likely that the financial institution's CEO, Joyce Lockard, will answer the phone. Lockard says that it's the credit union's personal touch that

Glenrose soccer complex appeal takes next step

Neighborhood group continues opposition to soccer field complex

June 16, 2022

Karina Elias

The Washington state Court of Appeals has remanded to Lincoln County Superior Court a case that challenges a land-use approval for a Glenrose-area site where the Spokane Youth Sports Association is proposing a $2.2 million sports complex. The Glenrose

Yoke's to enter Montana market with acquisition

Two-store purchase slated to be completed later this summer

June 16, 2022

Karina Elias

Yoke's Foods Inc., the Spokane Valley-based parent company of Yoke's Fresh Market supermarkets, has agreed to buy two Missoula grocery stores. Caroline Wyatt, vice president of human resources for Yoke's, confirms the planned acquisition, saying

Meet & Greet with Downtown Spokane Partnership's Emilie Cameron

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June 16, 2022

Karina Elias

Emilie Cameron has recently been named the new president and CEO of Downtown Spokane Partnership after a three-month national search. Cameron is a native of Sacramento, California, and attended the University of California-Davis, where she received

Spokane's event, tourism year to be its busiest ever

Multiple years of events canceled by pandemic have returned this year

June 16, 2022

Karina Elias

Pent-up demand for conventions, sports, entertainment, and travel over the past few years has led to a jam-packed season of events in the second half of 2022, says Stephanie Curran, CEO, Spokane Public Facilities District. 'We're definitely the

Podium sports facility to be updated for those about to rock

Changes to year-old venue designed to provide flexibility, income generating potential

June 16, 2022

Karina Elias

Less than a year after the doors opened at the Podium, the state-of-the-art athletic facility is undergoing a $3.1 million investment that will allow it to be transformed into a concert venue, says Paul Christiansen, director of sports for

Plastic Surgery Northwest remodel slated

New offices, third floor to be added to structure

June 2, 2022

Karina Elias

A $1.8 million remodel is planned for the Plastic Surgery Northwest medical office building at 530 S. Cowley, on the lower South Hill. Eric Armstrong, of Spokane-based Pondera Architecture PC, says he's designing the project, along with

Spokane Valley gains parkland in targeted areas

Three-quarters of acreage desired has been acquired

June 2, 2022

Karina Elias

The city of Spokane Valley has made strategic acquisitions of parkland in three targeted areas, says John Bottelli, director of Spokane Valley Parks, Recreation, and Facilities.