Goodwill planning large new facility near Airway Heights

 

Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest recently purchased 6.2 acres of property by the corner of Flight Dr. & Deer Heights Rd., near the Village Center Cinemas in Airway Heights. Plans are now underway to build a new retail store and a salvage processing area on the parcel, the new facility will be roughly 60,000 SF .

"Our retail stores are the primary source of support for our Goodwill programs" explained Clark Brekke , President / CEO of Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest. Goodwill invests more than 85 cents of every dollar from the sale of goods donated into supporting it's programs. " We take the items people don't want anymore and use that revenue to fund programs that are helping people get training and employment, housing support and build financial stability" explained Brekke.

Goodwill will release an RFQ for design-build teams in the coming weeks. The budget for this project will be substantially determined by the design that is developed in partnership with the selected builder. Goodwill hopes to open the new facility in the Summer of 2022.   

Bruchi's Cheesesteaks & Subs planning a new location in Post Falls

 

The site of the new restaurant is in this vacant lot, a bit north of the River City Center sign.

Bruchi's, a Spokane based chain of quick service restaurants has announced, via a social media post, that they are planning a new restaurant location in Post Falls. The company, which features a menu of cheesesteaks, subs, burgers and more already has 18 locations in Washington, Idaho and California according to their website. They also recently opened their newest location near the US 2 / Flint Rd intersection in Airway Heights.

The new Post Falls Bruchi's will be a new construction building at 1040 N. Hwy 41, a little north of the corner of Hwy. 41 and Mullan Ave. Plans on file with the City of Post Falls, indicate the new restaurant will be a 2400 SF building with a small dine in area, drive thru lane and a 31 stall car park.. The new Bruchi's location is set to open in early 2022.

For more information on Bruchi's, check http://bruchis.com

Progress Watch- Northern Quest Resort & Casino Expansion

 For today's edition of our " Progress Watch " feature we checked in on the current status of the expansion at Northern Quest Resort & Casino. Exciting things are coming to the Resort property which is owned by the Kalispel Tribe and is celebrating their 20th anniversary currently.

Northern Quest wrapped up another phase of expansion just a couple of years ago with the addition of a large retail store called Windfall, a handful of quick service dining options, an Arcade, a child care space and a dinner and movie theater concept. As a result of the Covid Pandemic the movie theater has sat closed since the lock downs. But, even that is changing as Liberty,MO based theatre operator B&B Theaters is currently hiring and working to re-open the establishment in the near future under the new name B&B Theatres Airway Heights 8.

New Hotel at Northern Quest

The largest part of the Resort's current expansion is a new hotel, crews from general contractor Lydig Construction have already done much of the site work and as of this week the first part of vertical construction is starting. This new addition will add 200 new hotel rooms to the property and will be attached via skybridge to the main building. The addition will be all non-smoking rooms using the same four star quality as the existing rooms at Northern Quest. This portion of the expansion is planned to open in 2023 and a large convention center expansion is planned adjacent to the new hotel, however they have yet to announce when that will be build / open, likely due to the uncertainty that still exists in the convention and event market. 

New restaurants / night club at Northern Quest

Northern Quest is also doing a large project inside the main building that will strip and re-build the area that pre-covid was used as a Buffet called River's Edge Buffet. The buffet is now gone and will be replaced two new restaurants and new night club.

Names and exact details have yet to be released about this new spaces but we do know from other media reports that the completed project will include a Asian-fusion inspired restaurant, a pizza by the slice restaurant and an upscale night club.

New Sports Book / Turf Club Lounge remodel.

We didn't stop to take any pictures of the third planned project in Northern Quest's 2021 expansion, in part for the privacy of patrons and in part because construction doesn't look to have actually started yet. But plans call for an update and remodel of the Turf Club Lounge bar space, which will re-invent the space in a sports betting space. Something that will be new to Northern Quest, another media report says new Turf Club Lounge sportsbook should open in time for the football season this year.

Construction begins on large new Tesla Service Center in Liberty Lake

Baker Construction & Development recently broke ground on a large new project in Liberty Lake. The company will be the general contractor to construct a new Tesla Service Center on N. Pepper Ln, just north of I-90 at the Harvard Rd / Liberty Lake interchange.

The new Tesla facility will be a 33,768 SF tilt up precast structure and is located on a 5.5 acre site. The new building will house approximately 6,300 SF of show room and employee work space along with 27,468 SF of maintenance and service area. The site also includes 240 parking stalls to facilitate office staff, customers and vehicle stock.

The project will be home to Tesla's new state of the art V3 supercharging stations, which was developed to charge their vehicles substantially faster and increase mileage range. The new Liberty Lake Tesla facility is planned to be completed sometime in early 2022.

New Bagel shop, Hidden Bagel, coming soon on the South Hill

 

A new bagel shop is coming soon to Spokane. Jennifer Davis, the owner of The Scoop Ice Cream is working on opening the new business, called Hidden Bagel in a former salon space next to the original Scoop location at 1001 W. 25th.

There isn't an opening date just yet but they are hoping to open sometime around October, Menus are still being worked on as well however but it is mentioned that they new shop will be a bagel / waffle / coffee shop.

We'll keep an eye on this as we very excited for this new restaurant opening and will add website/social media once they are up and available.

Recent local real estate transactions

 Here is an update of local real estate transactions as they we're reported to us. This is far from a complete list and is only what was sent to us and is current. 

We always welcome more brokerages to send us transactions, press realeses, etc. Please send them directly to us at matt.behringer@inlandnwbusiness.com

Central Valley School District purchased a 44,130 SF office building at 2218 N. Molter Rd. in Liberty Lake. Erik Nelson and Mike Livingston of Kimele Hagood handled the transaction.

Mod Pizza leased 2,620 SF of retail/restaurant space at 9746 W. US 2 # A in Airway Heights. Jim Quigley with Kimele Hagood represented the tenant, Kevin Edwards with Hawkins Edwards represented the landlord. 

Domino's Pizza leased 1,495 SF of retail/restaurant space at 10507 W. Aero Rd #2 on the West Plains. Chad Carper with Kimele Hagood represented the tenant.

Killer Burger has leased 2,800 SF of space in the Prairie Shopping Center located at 85 W. Prairie Shopping Center Dr in Hayden. Pat Eberlin and Carl Guenzel of Kimele Hagood represented the landlord.

Geico Local Office, Amy Schell leased 1,317 SF of office space at 1425 Northwest Blvd. #105 in Coeur d' Alene. Mary Kienbaum and Chad Burd, SIOR with Kimele Hagood represented the tenant and Jim Koon with NAI Black represented the landlord.

CPR Central has leased 1,526 SF of space at 2103 N. Division in Spokane. Tim Kastell and Dina Cole of Kimele Hagood represented the landlord.

Emerald City Fence has leased 1,487 SF of office/warehouse space at 5421 E. Desmet Ave. Mark Lucas and Tracy Lucas represented the landlord.

Bob Spooner of Goodale & Barbieri leased travel bag and luggage company Birds in the Coast,LLC a 1,254 SF of space at 705 N. Monroe #E in Spokane ( The Dresden Building )

Bob Spooner of Goodale & Barbieri leased 1,130 SF of office space to Kirlan Venture Capital at 201 W. North River Dr. in Spokane.

Bob Spooner of Goodale & Barbieri leased 2,057 SF of office space to Michelle Metcalf, DMD in the Grand Central Building at 2829 S. Grand Blvd. Suite 301.

Bob Spooner of Goodale & Barbieri leased 860 SF of office space to Team Logic IT at 101 W. Cataldo in Spokane.

Bob Spooner of Goodale & Barbieri leased 446 SF of space to Lev Nails at 164 S. Washington in Downtown Spokane. 

Clayton Mcfarland of Goodale & Barbieri leased 1,750 SF of space to Rage Xscape at 122 S. Division in Downtown Spokane.

Byrd Real Estate Group,LLC reports the recent lease of retail space at 1926 E. Sprague ( former Byrd Walker Sewing storefront ) to Upscaled Treasures, a new upscaled vintage furnishings retailer.

University of Washington leased 2,241 SF of space at 850 E. Spokane Falls Blvd. in Spokane for a new visitor center. Mike Livingston of Kimele Hagood represented the tenant.

Alturas purchased the 40,000 SF Airport Business Center office building at 5709 W. Sunset Hwy in Spokane as an investment purchase. Erik Nelson of Kimele Hagood was involved in the transaction.

Spokane Talks Media leased 1,246 SF of office space at 157 S. Howard St #602. Jamie Moesges of Kimele Hagood represented the tenant and Chris Batten with Rencorp Realty represented the landlord.

SVN Cornerstone recently announced the sale of the All Lines Insurance building at 616 E. 3rd Ave in Spokane. The buyer plans to renovate the building for two anchor tenants Senator Guitars and Empty Room Spaces, which will open in January. SVN Cornerstone broker Nate Gant represented the buyer and Jesse Fox, also of SVN Cornerstone represented seller on the transaction.

South Perry Lantern now open in the Perry District

   Photos used courtesy of South Perry Lantern and Propaganda Creative.

The former Lantern Tap House is under new ownership, has been updated and is now back open as the "South Perry Lantern" , paying tribute to the Perry community.

The Perry District cornerstone underwent a complete overhaul and is completely remodeled. They say the remodel was very extensive including reorganizing and opening the floorplan, bringing in more natural light, restoring the natural woodwork, and returning the South Perry Lantern to building and health code standards. 

" As we discussed the plans for this project, outside of just general improvements to the sanitation and safety elements. We decided that we wanted to make sure to bring back the historic charm of the century old building" said Jeremy Tangen, business owner. Noteworthy improvements include the addition of multiple windows to increase natural lighting, construction of a 21-foot custom bar featuring a 14-handle beer system and reconfiguration of the space's 2,200 Sq/ft of dining and kitchen space providing for a larger dining area and inproved seating options.

The South Perry Lantern is home to a robust craft beer selection, a "mug club" and a reimagined menu by Chef Alex Szambelan formerly of the prestigious Broadmoor in Colorado. The menu includes bold, impressive new dishes, including a weekend brunch. " I'm very proud of what we have put together here for this menu" says Chef Alex.

The South Perry Lantern is also accepting applications for all positions, with a $500 signing bonus after a three month training period. Applications should be sent to info@lanternspokane.com

For more information on the newly opened South Perry Lantern, including a look at the menu and beer selection. Visit their website at http://lanternspokane.com

Project update- Spokane Tribe Casino expansion

 As part of our periodic "Project Update" series of posts today we take a look at the expansion of the Spokane Tribe Casino in Airway Heights...

  Photo used courtesy of Swinerton.

Crews from the general contractor, Swinerton and others are hard at work and have already closed in the addition to the existing Casino building. Crews are also hard at work with the site / parking lot work on the site's eastern side.

This is phase 2 of the building process for the Spokane Tribe Casino, which is set to be completed sometime late this year with more phases planned in the future. This phase of development will include:

-20,000 square feet of new gaming space

-A brand new restaurant

-Doubling the size of Whaluks, the existing bar on the Casino floor

-Expanding the existing non-smoking gaming area.

For more information on Spokane Tribe Casino, visit their website www.spokanetribecasino.com

And, for more info on the projects GC Swinerton, visit http://swinerton.com

Former Econo Lodge near Airport being renovated into The James, a 140 unit apartment complex

Construction crews have already started in on a project that will soon convert a former hotel on Spokane's west side into a new place to live. Plans call for a complete remodel of the now closed Econo Lodge at 1503 S. Rustle into an apartment complex to be called " The James".

The James will feature 140 updated apartments, all studio units from 228 square feet up to 336 square feet. The remodel will upgrade the building and units where necessary and add kitchenettes for future tenants use. Rental rates aren't available just yet but we will continue to keep and eye on the project.

The building owner and general contractor is Fortify Holdings of Beaverton,OR. , who boasts on their website that they "refurbish old properties and build new communities from the ground up" , they also are currently actively renovating the former Days Inn on Third in Downtown Spokane into another new apartment community called The Imperial, we hope to make a separate post about that project in the near future.

Fortify Holdings apartments are managed and leased via Avenue 5 Residential ( http://avenue5.com ).

Burger chain, Frugals to open in former Wolffy's nearby Gonzaga

After about six months of sitting empty, it looks like life and even burgers will be returning soon to the corner of Hamilton and Sharp, just off of the campus of Gonzaga University. Permits have been applied for and are currently pending to remodel the former Wolffy's Grill at 1229 N. Hamiliton into an all new restaurant.

Per the permits the space will become a location of Frugal's, a Port Angeles based small chain of quick service restaurants with six existing locations and a food truck as of the present moment. Current locations are scattered from the flagship in Port Angeles to Tacoma and even Montana. The restaurants menu is made up of quick and cheap food items, such as burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries and milkshakes. Additionally there is even a " hidden menu " located on their website.

We reached out for more information about Frugal's plans to open in Spokane but didn't receive a reply. The permits expire later this year so we expect construction to start in the near future, with the documents showing the plan as " rebranding and updated into Frugals ", an approx. $120,000 project which is to be undertaken by general contactor Element Worx,Inc.of Kalispel,MT.

For more information on Frugals, check out their website at http://frugalburger.com

New indoor playground concept, We Play Spokane, coming soon to Spokane Valley Mall

 

Construction is now underway in section of the Spokane Valley Mall for a new business called We Play. We Play is described as a primer indoor playground, the first of it's kind in Spokane County. The playground will feature a two level 5,489 SF main structure for kids ages 2-12 and a 750 SF toddler area for kids up to 3 years old.

They say the goal of We Play is to provide "a meaningful play experience the entire family can enjoy, in a clean and safe environment without the need for screen time." The new business will open later this Summer after remodeling their space, which will be located on the second floor of the Mall, across from the former Sears and above H & M.

The main play structure in the playground will feature ball blasters, slides, trampoline, zip line and several climbing and obstacle amenities. The toddler area will also be packed with fun activities and a 8 obstacle ninja course will be attached to the main play structure.

Pricing will be set by 2 hours of play, with yearly memberships available. Three birthday party area are also planned with pricing coming soon for those.

For more information on We Play Spokane and to follow along with their construction progress, check them out on Facebook at- http://www.facebook.com/weplayspokane 

New hockey bar, Lord Stanley's coming soon to Downtown Spokane

Described as Spokane's future premier hockey bar, construction has begun for Lord Stanley's , coming soon to Downtown Spokane. The new bar and restaurant will be located on the ground floor of The Legion Building at 108 N. Washington, on the corner Washington & Riverside.

They are currently planning to have Lord Stanley's open by sometime in August. The business's website indicates that they will carry every NHL game and are actively seeking more Hockey memorabilia to decorate the new space. They also mention the new bar will have 16 TV's , a huge 165 inch HD projector screen, a full bar and a food menu. The menu is still a work in progress as of this moment however.

Lord Stanley's is even named after a Hockey great, Sir Frederick Arthur Stanley, Lord of Preston, who is the creator and namesake of the Stanley Cup.

For more information on Lord Stanley's , check their website at http://lordstanleysspokane.com , follow them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/lordstanleysspokane , or on Instagram @lordstanleyspokane.