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News >  Spokane

New modular housing planned for Perry District after developers abandon parking lot proposal

Tue., March 6, 2018

Two empty lots in the heart of Spokane’s South Perry District have quite a story to tell. An old house stood for decades before being demolished for a pay-to-park lot. When neighbors protested, developers changed tack and now envision housing of the future made from a wood product as strong as stone.

News >  Spokane

Three immigration protesters arrested outside McMorris Rodgers’ office in downtown Spokane

UPDATED: Mon., March 5, 2018

Three people protesting the nation’s immigration policy under President Trump were arrested outside of U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ office Monday. The protesters were released and cited for trespassing.

News >  Spokane

Getting There: The season of new pavement is afoot

Mon., March 5, 2018

Rejoice. Road construction season is upon us, and the city of Spokane begins the year of pavement today on Mission Avenue.

News >  Business

The Dirt: Insurance company Northwestern Mutual moving to Pinecroft in Spokane Valley

Sun., March 4, 2018

The Spokane office of Northwestern Mutual of the Inland Northwest is moving to a building currently under construction in Spokane Valley’s Pinecroft Business Park, just north of Mirabeau Park along the banks of the Spokane River.

News >  Business

Mead company plans warehouse on Fancher

Sat., March 3, 2018

A nine-unit warehouse with 13,000 square feet of office space is being built in Spokane Valley, according to permits issued by the city.

News >  Business

Insurance company Northwest Mutual moving to Pinecroft

Sat., March 3, 2018

The Spokane office of Northwestern Mutual of the Inland Northwest is moving to a building currently under construction in Spokane Valley’s Pinecroft Business Park, just north of Mirabeau Park along the banks of the Spokane River.

News >  Business

Permits issued for new Linwood Elementary School

Sat., March 3, 2018

The $24 million replacement of Linwood Elementary School just north of Spokane city limits was issued its first commercial building permits by the county

News >  Spokane

Naming the new bridge in Spokane’s U District is down to a shortlist of suggestions

Fri., March 2, 2018

After months of soliciting names and working the recommending power of social media, five names for the walking and bicycling bridge connecting Spokane’s University District to East Sprague Avenue over the railway have risen to the top.

News >  Military

State uses sting operation to fine companies accused of veteran housing discrimination

Thu., March 1, 2018

Three Spokane-area rental companies illegally discriminated against veterans who use federal housing vouchers, according to the Washington State Attorney General’s Office.

News >  Spokane

Security equipment repaired at Spokane airport

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 28, 2018

Malfunctioning X-ray equipment used to screen carry-on baggage required overnight maintenance at the Spokane International Airport, leading to warnings of long lines from Transportation Security Administration and airport officials.

News >  Spokane

Getting There: Cuts to federal grant funding could jeopardize future of Central City Line

Mon., Feb. 26, 2018

The sleek Central City Line is supposed to signal the future of Spokane transit, but now, three-quarters of the $72 million needed to build the line is under threat by Washington, D.C.

News >  Business

14 townhouses planned for Perry District vacant lot

Sun., Feb. 25, 2018

A $2.3 million, 14-unit townhouse development near Spokane’s South Perry District was issued construction permits by the city earlier this week.

News >  Business

Townhouses planned for Perry vacant lot

Sat., Feb. 24, 2018

A $2.3 million, 14-unit townhouse development near Spokane’s South Perry District was issued construction permits by the city this week.

News >  Business

Gonzaga humanities building to undergo $2.5 million renovation

Sat., Feb. 24, 2018

Gonzaga University’s humanities building will undergo a $2.5 million renovation, according to permits issued by the city.

News >  Spokane

Gonzaga receives approval to build $48 million science building near campus lake

UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 20, 2018

Gonzaga University won permission this week to build a $48 million science and engineering building near the campus’ central Arthur Lake, but the university is still raising the funds to pay for construction.

News >  Spokane

Getting There: Look to the sky, because the North Spokane Corridor is happening

Mon., Feb. 19, 2018

If you haven’t heard of the Skyway, now’s the time to listen. Beginning just north of the Spokane River, this elevated southern end of the North Spokane Corridor will fly over Spokane Community College, the Chief Garry Park neighborhood and East Central before landing in a tangle of freeway exchanges at Interstate 90.

News >  Business

Historic Broadview Dairy building changes hands

Sun., Feb. 18, 2018

Spokane’s Broadview Dairy building was sold to Seattle-based owners for $5.1 million earlier this month.

News >  Business

Final conversion phase set to begin for Chronicle Building apartments

Sat., Feb. 17, 2018

The final phase to transform office space to apartments has started in the historic Chronicle newspaper building.

News >  Business

Beverage company plans new refrigerated warehouse

Sat., Feb. 17, 2018

Johanna Beverage Co. is building a new 37,000-square-foot refrigerated warehouse at its Spokane location this year.

News >  Business

Historic Broadview Dairy building changes hands

Sat., Feb. 17, 2018

Spokane’s Broadview Dairy Building was sold to Seattle-based owners for $5.1 million earlier this month.

News >  Spokane

Proposed Eagle Ridge development draws early pushback from neighbors

Fri., Feb. 16, 2018

A proposal to build 240 new homes on undeveloped land in a rural corner of the city of Spokane is making its way through City Hall and raising fears of unmanageable traffic among neighbors.

News >  Spokane

Trump calls for $200 billion for infrastructure spending nationwide; Washington needs $140 billion

UPDATED: Mon., Feb. 12, 2018

Washington’s roads and bridges need nearly $140 billion in investments, but it’s unclear what Eastern Washington could get out of President Trump’s infrastructure plan.

News >  Spokane

Getting There: Don’t sweat the Spokane traffic

Mon., Feb. 12, 2018

Spokane motorists spent about 15 hours in congestion last year, according to the

News >  Spokane

Getting There: Riverside Avenue redevelopment could take a lesson from the past

Mon., Feb. 5, 2018

Riverside Avenue may soon be a very modern street. As the once-bustling street gets in line for its turn at the roadwork currently reshaping Spokane’s commutes, it will be the first street remade in anticipation of Spokane Transit Authority’s Central City Line.

News >  Business

Spokane Transit Authority prepares to build new garage, service building

Sun., Feb. 4, 2018

Spokane Transit Authority has been issued permits to build a $10.7 million garage northwest of the transportation agency’s main offices and existing bus barn.