Building's for sale, but Bi-Mart is staying

While there is a “For Sale” sign posted out front, officials with Bi-Mart say they have no plans to leave Cheney.

Travelers on First Street lately may have noticed the sign outside the popular business located north of Yoke’s. The Eugene, Oregon-based company built the building and located to Cheney over 10 years ago.

The 34,950 square foot building is listed as being for sale for $3.5 million on the website loopnet.com. City Administrator Mark Schuller said the building is owned by B.A. Elk Grove, LLC, which is listed with a Vancouver, Wash. address.

In an email, Don Leber, vice president of...