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News > Spokane

Amazon roll-out in Spokane follows growth in Prime subscriptions; among 7 fulfillment centers announced this year

Sun., July 29, 2018

Amazon’s desire to be closer to your doorstep is behind the company’s plans for a massive distribution center near the Spokane International Airport.

Amazon brings its order fulfillment machine to Spokane

Sat., July 28, 2018

Online retail giant Amazon is now officially putting down roots in Eastern Washington.

News > Business

Local officials look to ‘Amazon effect’ to boost region’s economy

Sun., July 22, 2018

Beyond the Amazon fulfillment center’s 1,500-plus jobs, local officials see the company’s presence here as an opportunity to raise Spokane’s profile as a place to do business.

News > Spokane

Amazon confirms plans for fulfillment center near airport

UPDATED: Fri., July 20, 2018

After months of speculation, Amazon confirmed it’s the entity behind a huge warehouse planned near Spokane International Airport.

News > Business

Earth moving in full swing at Project Rose

Sun., July 15, 2018

An army of machines is moving large quantities of dirt at the site of what’s called the Project Rose Fulfillment Center.

News > Spokane

Massive Spokane distribution center called ‘Project Rose’ smells a lot like Amazon

UPDATED: Mon., June 4, 2018

The primary structure would have a footprint of 639,000 square feet, but the four-story building would encompass more than 2.5 million square feet, According to information filed with the state.

News > Local business

Conceptual plans filed with Spokane County for Amazon-like warehouse near the airport

Fri., April 13, 2018

An unnamed company has submitted conceptual plans for a huge warehouse near the Spokane International Airport. An Amazon spokeswoman declined to comment Thursday on whether the e-commerce giant was checking out the area for a fulfillment center.