"Spokane County could have another casino if all goes as planned for the Spokane Tribe of Indians. The Spokane Tribe wants to build on 145 acres of ancestral land in Airway Heights, but they must pass several levels of approval first, including that of wary public citizens.
The Spokane tribe created The Spokane Tribe Economic Project, STEP for short, in order to bring an economic boost to their tribe and community. The proposal includes creating a casino, hotel, and shopping area in Airway Heights down the road from the Fairchild Air Force base. Jamie Sijohn, Communications Director with the Spokane Tribe, says it would bring 3,800 jobs. 1,200 of those projected 3,800 jobs would begin with construction as soon as STEP gains approval from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The Spokane tribe is ready to begin. While others try to put the breaks on STEP." Get the Story: