Deep Water and Inland Seaports
Freight moves efficiently to and from seaports via major interstate highways and four inland railroad routes. The Port of Seattle is located closer to Asia than any other U.S. container port....
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Digital
Spokane County has benefited from an early shared vision and collaborative effort between public, private and community organizations relative to extensive and on-going capital investment into a...
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Electricity
An abundance of hydroelectric power offers Northwesterners some of the lowest rates in the nation. Electrical deregulation has not yet come to Washington. Avista Utilities is the region's main...
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Gas
Stable prices and easy hook-up make natural gas a viable energy source in most areas of Spokane. Spokane’s Avista Corporation is the area's distributor. Commercially, 1000 therms per month costs...
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Water
The Northwest is blessed with an abundant supply of fresh water, most of which is non-fluoridated. Spokane’s drinking water comes from the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene aquifer, which is fed be Lake Coeur...
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Foreign Trade Zone
Foreign Trade Zone Foreign Trade Zones are a tool to promote commerce and enhance international trade. FTZs are set up in or near U.S. Customs ports of entry, where merchandise is considered legally...
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Spokane Transit Authority’s mass transit system covers 371 square miles, 39 different bus routes, and has 12 park and ride lots throughout the region. STA also provides shuttle service for major...
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Road and Rail
Highways:Interstate 90 runs right through the heart of Spokane. It is the northernmost east-to-west, coast-to-coast interstate. Other two- to four-lane highways include US-195 from Lewiston, ID to...
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Distance to Major Markets
Spokane is identified as the second largest City in Washington State and the biggest City between Seattle and Minneapolis. At the center of the Inland Northwest’s active economy, Spokane provides...
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Airports and Airlines
Airports and Airlines Spokane Airports are jointly owned by Spokane County and the City of Spokane. Spokane has two distinct and financially independent facilities, including Spokane International...
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