Washington Trust for Historic Preservation — Spokane Neighborhood Business Districts Grant Toolkit

October 1, 2026 | 1:29 pm
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Spokane Neighborhood Business Districts Grant Toolkit

In 2024, the Washington Trust was awarded an almost $2.5 million grant from the City of Spokane, utilizing American Rescue...

September 3, 2026 | 11:29 am
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Finding Community in Ellensburg

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By Teresa Chanes, Executive Director, Ellensburg Downtown Association Before moving to Ellensburg, I don't think I really knew what community...

June 1, 2026 | 4:18 pm
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Celebrating Main Street Week 2026

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Photo: Concert at Heritage Square in Walla Walla, courtesy of the Downtown Walla Walla Foundation. We’re so excited to celebrate...

February 5, 2026 | 1:28 pm
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Main Street’s Impact in Washington State

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By Chris Moore, Executive Director, Washington Trust for Historic Preservation Place matters. Healthy downtown and neighborhood districts drive civic and...

December 3, 2025 | 9:01 am
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Main Street Network Welcomes New Communities

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There will be more folks at the Washington State Main Street Program table in the new year! Starting January 1,...

August 27, 2025 | 2:14 pm
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Washington Main Street: Belonging Barometer Project

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Photo: Chelan’s Dia de los Muertos event celebrates Latinx culture with a parade, dancing, and singing. Photo courtesy of the...

August 6, 2025 | 4:09 pm
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Gig Harbor: A Maritime City for the Past and the Future

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Photo: Murals welcome visitors to beautiful Gig Harbor. By Carrianne Ekberg, Executive Director, Gig Harbor Waterfront Alliance Growing up in...

May 21, 2025 | 2:35 pm
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Main Street Matters: Colfax Business Incubator Brings New Life to Downtown

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Photo: One of the Colfax Downtown Association’s business incubator buildings, housing the CDA office on the upper floor and retail...

February 6, 2025 | 10:47 am
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Strong Communities Begin on Main Street

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By Breanne Durham, Washington Main Street Program Director Communities large and small across Washington State have already made significant investments...

December 3, 2024 | 5:04 pm
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Washington Trust Receives Grant to Support Four Spokane Business Districts

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Photo: Aerial view of the historic North Monroe Business District in Spokane. Photo courtesy of Rogue Heart Media. The Washington...

August 27, 2024 | 4:36 pm
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Main Street: Accessible, Adaptable, and Fun

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The Washington State Main Street Program team pictured with partners hosting an Equitable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem workshop in Ellensburg. Left to...

August 22, 2024 | 1:21 pm
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“Let Me Tell You About Main Street”: An Interview with Washington State Main Street Program Founder Mary Thompson

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By Breanne Durham, Washington State Main Street Program Director Above: Mary (née King) Thompson pictured in 1984 upon her transition...

August 21, 2024 | 1:45 pm
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Main Street Matters: 40 Years of Main Street in Walla Walla

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Photo: The iconic clock in front of Falkenberg’s Jewelers and the Reynolds-Day Building. Photo courtesy of Steph Forrer. By Kathryn...

June 7, 2024 | 3:27 pm
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Celebrating Main Street Week 2024

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We're so excited to celebrate our third annual Washington Main Street Week next week, June 9-15. Main Street embodies the...

February 13, 2024 | 5:01 pm
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Unreinforced Masonry Buildings and Earthquakes: What Can We Do About Them?

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Photo: Volunteers gathered for a “sample building survey” to learn what features to look for. All photos courtesy of DAHP...

February 13, 2024 | 3:45 pm
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Kennewick’s Flourishing Community: The Power of Business-to-Business Collaborations

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By Stephanie Button, Historic Downtown Kennewick Partnership Executive Director Photo: The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of Layered Cake Artistry...