SHBA partners with Hayden Homes, NAHB to raise money to help those who lost homes in Gray and Oregon Road fires In case you missed it, SHBA, in partnership with Hayden Homes held a press conference on Jan. 10 at the Ruby River Hotel to announce and present a $77,400 gift to the newly created Spokane Region Long Term Recovery Group, which is devoted to supporting families on the West Plains and in north Spokane County impacted by last year’s devastating wildfires. The funds were raised as part of a major community fundraising effort led by SHBA in the fall of 2023. Senior community leaders including Spokane County…
Read MoreThe SHBA Frame Your Future program is excited that the “Tiny Getaway” structure being built in Wellpinit with students from the Spokane Tribe of Indians is nearing completion! We are extremely grateful to Condron Homes and Kelley Construction for stepping forward over the holidays to add some final touches to the project. A number of other members have been instrumental in the construction of this project which is the first of several structures we are working on with students at area schools. We are excited to share the final photos of the project with our members and the community when it is complete later this…
Read MoreThe Excellence in Remodeling awards night was an evening designed to recognize the exceptional remodeling projects completed by the remodelers in our Association. Projects were submitted by 7 talented remodelers. Each project was judged on aesthetics, special or unique design solutions, quality workmanship, use of appropriate building materials, budgetary consideration and how well they overcame challenges and/or obstacles. Thank you to everyone who was able to join us last night to celebrate the hard work these remodelers have put into each of these projects. The night featured projects from: Band Construction Cabinets Plus California Closets Outdoor Cedar Structures Ourada Designs…
Read MoreThe first batch of returns are in. For the most part our Pro-Housing candidates are down but within striking distance with between 20,000 – 30,000 ballots left to count. We have always expected these races to be close. In the Mayor’s race, Mayor Woodward is down by about 1,600 votes. We expect this race to be very close, with a clear path to a narrow victory for the Mayor. In the City Council President race, we are facing down a larger margin but, similarly, expect the race to get closer. Betsy Wilkerson leads Kim Plese by just over 2,800 votes…with the…
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