Don't build it and they won't come

Is there room for growth in Medical Lake? Opinions vary depending on who one speaks with.

But one thing is becoming increasingly clear: the West Plains is growing economically, and with that growth comes the need for more housing and businesses to support it all.

Gerri Johnson, owner of Medical Lake’s Farm Salvation store and president of Re*Imagine Medical Lake, a quasi-chamber of commerce organization, thinks Medical Lake has plenty of potential as a “gem” of Spokane county. But she expressed concern that the city may be missing the boat on West Plains growth.

“How is Medical Lake positioned...