Catch by Just Poke opening inside Spokane Valley Walmart

 The catch of Spokane's new restaurant scene this weekend will likely be the grand opening of a new quick serve poke' restaurant called Catch by Just Poke'. The restaurant will be the first of two locations by in the Spokane area by the recently formed Western Washington based chain and will be located within the Spokane Valley Wal-Mart Supercenter at 15727 E. Broadway.

The new Spokane Valley Catch by Just Poke will open on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, however they plan to have deals all week long, starting with the biggest deal of them all, 50% off any Poke' bowl and first responders and teachers can get a bowl for free on Saturday and Sunday (with shown ID). The menu of Catch by Just Poke' includes Hawaiian Bowls, hot and cold bowls, Musabi and more. For those in the market for something else the business also has Acai bowls, fresh smoothies, lemonades and dole whips. 

Catch by Just Poke is also currently working on a second location in the Spokane area, that will open in Airway Heights. The Airway Heights Catch by Just Poke doesn't have an opening date set just yet but will be sometime over the summer and will also be located inside a Walmart store at the Airway Heights Walmart 1221 S. Hayford Rd.

For more information on Catch by Just Poke, including how to place an online order, visit their website at https://catchbyjustpoke.com

Ribbon cut for The Hope Center in Airway Heights

 

Courtesy photo- Ellis Media

At the end of May, the purple ribbon was cut for a new resource in Airway Heights. Located at 13326 W. Sunset Hwy. is The Hope Center, a collaboration between the Women's Healing and Empowerment Network (WHEN), Airway Heights Police Department and the West Plains Safety Alliance (WPSA). "The Hope Center is a one stop organization that assists individuals needing hope" said Dr. Mable Dunbar, founder and executive director of WHEN.  "WHEN's overall goal is to address the issues of domestic violence, sexual abuse and related abuse.

Current resources offered at The Hope Center, include: 

Cleone's Closet: free clothing and necessities.

WHEN's warehouse: free household items and furniture.

West Plains Victim Services: Victim advocates provide free support services, temporary housing, and civil and criminal legal aid to victims of violence.

LEAD West Plains: Case managers provide free long-term case management and street outreach based on harm reduction principles. LEAD is building a regional, non-punitive system of response to better address unlawful and problematic behavior that stems from unmanaged behavioral health or substance misuse challenges.

Fourth Avenue Capital acquires residential high rise in Downtown Coeur d' Alene

 Fourth Avenue Capital, a real estate investment, development and operating company with offices in Seattle and Spokane recently announced the purchase of Lake Tower, a ten-story trophy apartment tower in Downtown Coeur d' Alene,ID. Fourth Avenue Capital now owns 24 assets across its portfolio, including two other properties in the Spokane/Coeur d' Alene MSA. 

Courtesy photo- Fourth Avenue Capital via PRNewswire.

The Lake Tower offers some of the largest floor plans in the area, averaging 1,370 square feet, and includes six penthouse units on the top floors that are over 2,150 square feet in size. The building is designed so that 100% of the units have entry doors that face north resulting in sweeping views of Lake Coeur d' Alene which is only two blocks south of the Lake Tower building. All units have outdoor patios, air conditioning, and in-unit washers and dryers. Additionally, there is a covered parking garage for residents. 

This acquisition comes as Coeur d' Alene continues to experience accelerated population and economic growth. The city's population has surged 23% over the last decade - more than three times the national average. Fourth Avenue Capital plans to elevate Lake Tower through targeted capital improvements that will modernize interiors and enhance the resident experience. "Lake Tower is a generational opportunity - an irreplaceable asset in the heart of one of the most desirable small cities in the country," said Davis Vaughn, Managing Partner at Fourth Avenue Capital "With thoughtful upgrades, we will deliver a rental experience that meets the standard set by its iconic location"

Fourth Avenue Capital is also currently involved with the development of Signal Point Apartment Homes, a 240-unit apartment complex currently under construction in Liberty Lake. For more information on Fourth Avenue Capital, visit their website at https://www.fourthavecapital.com/