University of Idaho Renovates Library

The University of Idaho Library has kicked off a $700,000 renovation of its second floor to modernize its facility to meet users’ needs and preferences. The planned remodeling includes new carpet, paint, furniture and electrical upgrades. When finished, library users will have an upgraded space aesthetically similar to that of library’s renovated first floor, which was completed in fall 2016. Go to www.uidaho.edu/news to learn more.

Kootenai Health Continues Improvements

Kootenai Health is undergoing a $4.3 million renovation involving at least 17,000 square feet in its main hospital building in Coeur d’Alene. The upgrades involve improvements to existing and recently expanded space for the pharmacy, central supply storage and sterile processing departments. To learn more, read the Spokane Journal of Business article or visit www.kh.org.

NID LLC Building New Office in Coeur d'Alene

NID LLC, an affiliate of North Idaho Dermatology PA, is building a $6 million structure in Coeur d’Alene. The three-story, 27,400-square-foot building will be situated above a 9,400-square-foot parking level. Construction started in November and is expected to be complete in late September 2018. Read the Spokane Journal of Business article to learn more.

Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport Builds Operations Building

Construction is now underway on the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport Operations Building. The $6 million complex will put more than 13,000 square feet under one roof, housing two large ARFF vehicles, one or two diesel-powered snow brooms and another two or three plows. Select administrative and airfield maintenance functions will also be moved to the new location. Read the airport’s press release to learn more.

Water Solutions Expands in Rathdrum

Water Solutions Inc., a drinking water purification unit vendor, is building a $400,000, 4,200-square-foot office building with an attached three-bay shop in Rathdrum. Water Solutions is relocating to accommodate business expansion. Construction is expected to be complete in April. The new building will also include four offices, a customer lobby, conference room, lunchroom and storage space. Read the news brief in the Spokane Journal of Business.

Clearwater Paper Completes Installation of Pulp Digester

Source: Idaho Business Review

Clearwater Paper completed installation of its $160 million state-of-the-art continuous pulp digester. The equipment will reduce emissions, decrease energy costs and increase efficiency in converting wood chips to pulp for use in Clearwater’s private label tissue and paperboard production. For more information, go to www.clearwaterpaper.com.

Construction Underway on Spokane Market Hall Eatery

Construction is underway on the Market Hall Eatery in Spokane’s downtown. The modern food hall is modeled after a similar development in Portland, Oregon. Plans show a shared, open hall with up to 14 spaces for tenants. Unlike food courts, which generally feature fast-food chains, food halls house local boutique, artisan sellers. Learn more at www.spokesman.com/tags/food-hall.