Spokane-The City of Spokane Redistricting Board (“Board”) is seeking input from the public on four proposed maps updating City Council Districts based on 2020 Census data. The proposed maps can be found at https://my.spokanecity.org/bcc/boards/city-council-districting-board/. Members of the public are encouraged to participate in the online survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SpokaneRedistricting or email feedback directly to Hannahlee Allers hallers@spokanecity.org. The survey closes at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, October 2, 2022. The deadline for email feedback is the same. On Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 5:30 p.m., the Board is holding a Town Hall meeting in City Council Chambers to take additional public comment and hold…
Read MoreYOUR VOICE IS NEEDED. SHBA is taking an active role in opposing these code changes, but WE NEED YOUR INPUT TO BE SUCCESSFUL. The Washington State Building Code Council is on the verge of passing the country’s most stringent and most expensive package of building codes and we must take action to protect our energy choice! Three ways you can help: Add your name to a letter that will be submitted to the SBCC on behalf of SHBA members and partners. You can view the letter by tapping the image below. Sign up to testify on Sept. 29.…
Read MoreIt’s back! The Fall Festival of Homes presents Spokane’s finest residential design. Now in its 18th year, the Fall Festival of Homes has featured nearly 500 homes. It is the largest new-home construction showcase in the Inland Northwest. The Spokane Home Builders Association and Fred’s Appliance are proud to present the 18th Annual Fall Festival of Homes with 16 gorgeous homes from 10 of Spokane’s finest builders. This year, the festival will be held over two weekends, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 23‒25 and Sept. 30‒Oct. 2. Each Friday night will feature a special Ladies Night with…
Read MoreSPOKANE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF “FRAME YOUR FUTURE” Industry partners raise $200,000 to support local schools with residential construction trades training Spokane, Wash. August 31, 2022-The Spokane Home Builders Association (SHBA) and The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) will held a joint press conference today (Wednesday 8/31/22) to announce the launch of two pivotal new workforce development and job placement programs for the construction fields in Spokane County. At the press conference, SHBA announced it has raised more than $200,000 from building industry partners for Frame Your Future (FYF), a new program providing industry-driven curriculum and hands-on…
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