Local Market breaks ground on new Post Falls location

 Local Market stores do sell Chevron branded gas, but they are also a lot more than a typical gas station. The local owner opened their first store a couple years ago at the corner of Atlas & Seltice in Coeur d' Alene and recently broke ground for a new location, this time in Post Falls. This store will be larger than the original and will be the first of what will likely be a few new stores. Another store is also in the planning phase at 15th & Best in Coeur d' Alene and they are still actively seeking 1-7 acre lots for sale in Spokane or North Idaho for future stores.

Courtesy photos of the new Post Falls Local Market location

The new Post Falls Local Market will be at the corner of Hwy. 41 and Hope Ave. and will likely open next year. This store will be about 25% larger than the first location and the owners describe the location as upscale with an espresso coffee shop and a San Francisco Sourdough restaurant location inside. The Local Market also offers a high-quality deli with fresh made breakfast sandwiches and fresh smash burgers using culinary grade ingredients which is not always found at other convivence store chains.

They also point out that many of the store items at Local Market are healthy and higher quality. Selling everything from Icelandic water in glass bottles, healthy sodas like Poppi and Olipop, and snacks like Siete chips made with avocado oil rather than traditional seed oils. They also offer a selection of cold pressed juices, craft beers, and locally sourced ice creams. The new Post Falls location will also offer a larger grocery and wine selection to cater to the large number of new residents moving into the area along Hwy. 41 on the eastern edge of Post Falls.

For more information on Local Market, and to follow along the progress of this and other new locations give them a follow on Instagram

Northwest Golf Cars planning location in Liberty Lake

 Locally owned and operated golf car dealership is planning to open a new location in Liberty Lake soon. The company is working on opening the new location at 2210 N. Madson St Suite C, in the same building as The Bike Hub and Red Oak Barbershop. Currently they plan to open there in early December.

This will be the company's seventh location, another location is already operating E. Trent Ave in Spokane Valley and will stay open. Northwest Golf Cars is an authorized Yamaha golf car dealer with the new Liberty Lake location offer all services. From new and used sales, accessories, service on all makes and models of golf car with complimentary pick up within the Liberty Lake vicinity and golf car rentals with 2,4 and 6 seat rental options available.

For more information on Northwest Golf Cars, visit their website at http://northwestgolfcars.com

Hot Pot Ramen House opening soon in Rathdrum

 

Work is underway and early signage has been posted for new ramen restaurant coming soon in Rathdrum. The locally owned and operated place called Hot Pot Ramen House is currently set to open sometime around mid-January at 8052 W. Main Suite 101 in Rathdrum's Downtown area.

To start Hot Pot Ramen House plans to offer a menu of “diy” ramen (with over 60 flavors from around the world), udon, boba drinks and hot tea. They also hope to eventually also offer teriyaki bowls. For more information the new restaurant and to keep an eye out for their opening date, visit their website at http://hotpotramenhouse.com or give them a follow on social media via Instagram or Facebook .

Two new shopping centers planned along US 95 in Coeur d' Alene

 The corridor along US 95 north I-90 in Coeur d' Alene continues to grow, construction is underway to convert the former Bed, Bath and Beyond store at 95 & Wilbur into a new Sierra Trading Post store. A bit south of there a Raising Cane's Chicken Finger restaurant is planned at 95 & Neider among others in the vicinity.

But two new projects are also coming that will bring with them space for additional new shops and restaurants by the way of new multi-tenant commercial buildings. Here's a look at what's planned:

New plaza near 95 & Lacey Rd.

Courtesy photo - CCIM Team Real Estate

Although this project is estimated to be about a year out, plans and pre-leasing are under way for this new development planned on the northeast side of the US 95 & Lacey Ave. intersection in Hayden. The project will consist of three buildings of 9,400 square feet each. The development is divisible with the potential to house up to 12 businesses of varying types. As it is early in the progress there is interest but no tenants that can be announced as of my writing this.

For information on leasing storefront space at the development contact Craig Hunter (208-929-2929 hunter@ccimteam.com) or Pat Eberlin (208-215-1375  Pat.Eberlin@Kiemlehagood.com)

New Plaza and pad sites at 95 & Wilbur

Construction is underway for a new commercial development at the northeast corner of the US 95 & Wilbur Ave. intersection. The new development will be at accessed by the newly constructed roadway, Culture Way, which also accesses a new apartment community called Heritage Villas.

The first part of the project is a 12,000 square foot plaza type building available for a few businesses of various types. There is also interest already in this project, but no tenant names can be released as of my writing this. Three pad sites are also planned for future phases of this project.

For information on leasing storefront space at this project contact Pat Eberlin at 208-215-1375 or Pat.Eberlin@Kiemlehagood.com

Little Tokyo Hibachi & Bento Box opens in Spokane Valley

 A new locally owned and operated restaurant serving both Japanese and Indonesian cuisines is now open in Spokane Valley. The new establishment called Little Tokyo Hibachi & Bento Box opened earlier this month at 509 N. Sullivan Rd. Unit E taking over the space that was formerly the Kokoro Ramen restaurant.

Little Tokyo is owned by a husband & wife who have spent years cooking in Japanese steak houses, including Fujiyama in Liberty Lake. The menu consists of several hibachi dishes, bento boxes and even ramen options. Additionally, the new restaurant will also bring the owner's Indonesian backgrounds by introducing such dishes as rendang, nasi goreng and more. 

Indoor dining and carry out is available with a posted menu and online ordering available on their website at https://littletokyospokane.com/ also give them a follow-on Instagram

West Plains Industrial Development Progress

 Note: This is being re-printed from a newsletter written by SVN Cornerstone's Omar Sadaoui, CCIM. Huge thank you to Omar for giving his permission to re-run this here and to discuss local commercial real estate sales / leasing options please reach out to him at omar.sadaoui@svn.com

Welcome to our first “Beneath The Crane” report for Spokane, WA. As an Industrial Specialist at SVN Cornerstone, I actively track over 56 million SF of Industrial real estate in Spokane, WA and the surrounding market. This report aims to provide relevant information and updates regarding industrial developments that are currently under construction and being delivered. Today’s report features the West Plains Sub-Market, which remains the most active area in Spokane for new construction and new deliveries. In 2024, deliveries exceeded 810,000 SF of logistics space, and currently 440,866 SF is under construction. This development is contributing to higher vacancy rates as new projects are being delivered.

1. King Beverage Inc.

Address: 3520 S Geiger Rd, Spokane, WA 99224 Total Building: 187,277 SF Lot Size: 19.98 Acres Building Height: 45-foot Warehouse: 144,027 SF Office: 22,500 (Two-Story) Enclosed Loading and Storage Areas: 31,980 SF Contractor: Divcon Inc. About: King Beverage completed a Sale Leaseback of its 90,000 SF facility in Spokane Valley earlier this year, while construction was being completed. Status: Under Construction/Owner User

2. Thorpe Rd Flex Park

Address: 5807 W Thorpe Rd, Spokane, WA 99224 Total Building: 20,750 SF Lot Size: 2.04 Acres Building Height: 25-foot Spaces: Two buildings and 6 spaces ranging from 2,500-4,875 SF. Contiguous options for each building of 9,750 and 11,000 SF. Side yards fenced and graveled. 250 SF office/restroom. Developer: 4X Thorpe Rd LLC About: This small-bay business park has great access to I-90 and fills a gap in the market for smaller spaces where supply has been constrained by the cost of construction. The development is speculative and currently pre-leasing with a target completion date of January 2025. Status: For Lease/Build to Suit

3. McFarlane Phase III

Address: 11603 W McFarlane Rd, Spokane, WA 99224 Total Building: 202,800 SF Loading: Dock-high and Grade-level (Cross-Dock) Ceiling Height: 30-foot with ESFR sprinklers Developer: AT Industrial Contractor: Divcon Inc. About: Speculative Class A logistics park, McFarlane III is the third phase in a multi-tenant industrial development. The project is nearing completion and will be ready for occupancy Q4 2024. Status: Under Construction/For Lease

4. Blue Beacon Truck Wash

Address: 10414 W Geiger Blvd, Spokane, WA 99224 (I-90, Exit 272) Total Building: 10,639 SF Lot Size: 3.13 Acres Contractor: Walker Construction About: The new Blue Beacon Truck Wash location near the Amazon GEG1 fulfillment center on the West Plains is underway. The Blue Beacon Truck Wash company began in Kansas in 1973 and today has over 110 locations nationwide and growing. Like all Blue Beacon Truck Wash facilities, the Spokane location will be open 24 hours/day, providing two bays with truck washing, RV washing, motorcoach washing and exterior horse trailer washing services. Status: Under Construction/Owner User

5. Hydac Manufacturing

Address: 1615 Willow St, Cheney, WA 99004 Total Building: 19,400 SF Lot Size: 2.59 Acres Warehouse: 14,000 SF Office/Showroom: 5,400 SF Building Height: 33-Foot Contractor: Baker Construction About: HYDAC provides fluid power solutions to OEM’s, manufacturers and end users of various heavy duty mobile and industrial equipment. Founded in Saarland, Germany in 1963, HYDAC now has 50 international subsidiaries, roughly 500 sales and service partners, 14 product lines, and around 10,000 employees worldwide. Status: Under Construction/Owner User

The Artisan's Guild opens in North Spokane

 A new local Artisan Marketplace called The Artisan's Guild is now open in the at Northtown Square shopping center (across from Northtown Mall). The new business opened last week and is currently home to 25 different vendors with room remaining to grow up to 30 different vendors. 

The Artisan's Guild is the dream of the business owner who has spent years as a vendor herself. The goal is a space to promote awareness for various causes and disorders, while also creating a space for other crafters to be able to forge a path to get their own creations out and into the world. One other unique thing about The Artisan's Guild is the business also includes space dedicated to vendors under the ages 17 and under.

The new shop is located in a 1500 square foot storefront at 4727 N. Division Suite #100-C , which was last used as float spa. The Artisan's Guild is open Tues-Thurs 10-6 and Fri.-Sat. 10-8, for more information the new Marketplace follow them on social media via Facebook or Instagram

New commercial development coming at Hwy 41 & Early Dawn in Post Falls

 Work commenced a few weeks ago for what will eventually be a new commercial development along Hwy. 41 at the corner of Early Dawn Ave. in Post Falls. The project which is called Early Dawn Commercial Center will offer three new buildings, with building A (the building facing Hwy. 41) offering new spaces for retail and/or restaurants and the other two buildings being available as flex space. One of the building A suites even allows for a drive thru. 

Pre-leasing is already underway with what I'm told is already a few interested parties, but no releasable tenant names just yet. Per the marketing information for the project the development is set to be completed in the 1st quarter of 2025. 

For information on leasing space at the new Early Dawn Commercial Center, contact Danny Davis with TOK Commercial at 208-691-6003 or check the TOK Commercial website at https://www.tokcommercial.com/

New mixed-use building planned in the Post Falls City Center area

 A large new mixed-use building is planned for a site at the southeast corner of Spokane St. and 4th in the City Center area of Post Falls. Plans call for removing a couple of structures that are currently on the site for the new building.

The new 50,000 square foot mixed use building named "Nonna" has already gone in for permitting with construction starting soon. With a deep desire to better their hometown, this exciting development was conceived by mother-daughter duo Laura and Kelsey Horn, who both graduated from PFHS (Laura class of '92 and Kelsey class of '19). This new development will occupy most of the north block and will abut Republic Kitchen + Taphouse. 

The upper floors of Nonna will house 33 apartment units with 9,800 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor. A 3,000 square foot space on the ground floor is already taken by Horn's and will be a new brunch resturant called Miss Dazee's. Over many years of travel the pair have visited numerous cafes and brunch spots, inspiring their dream of opening a unique brunch venue in their hometown.

HDG Architecture, co-founded by Post Falls native and childhood friend of Laura, Josh Hissong is the architecture firm behind the project. The ground-up build will serve as a catalyst for the burgeoning neighborhood, which has seen a handful of other developments in recent years, including a few others that HDG was involved with. 

Petunia & Loomis moving to new space in Downtown Spokane

 Local oddities store, Petunia & Loomis is on the move to a new home. After some time on Riverside, the business in the process of relocating to the storefront at 224 N. Howard, in-between Boo Radley's and Addicus. Meaning the business will stay open and remain in the Downtown area.

Courtesy photo of the new home of Petunia & Loomis.

The new location will be a bigger space for the business, allowing them to do more events and activities. They plan to soon host regularly scheduled tarot classes, bug pinning classes, creepy crafting clubs, murder mystery parties, small concerts/ performing arts events and more. Currently they are working on preparing the new space and hope to be open in time for Small Business Saturday. The original location on Riverside is now already closed.

For more information on Petunia & Loomis, visit their website at http://petunialoomis.com