U.S. Commerce Dept. Cancels $48M in Funding for Spokane Aerospace Hub, Lawmakers Call for Reversal

Federal funding cut threatens local business growth in Airway Heights

AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Wash. -- Business owners in Airway Heights are readjusting their expectations now that millions of dollars in federal funding have been pulled from a planned local aerospace facility.

Federal funding halted for Spokane tech hub project

SPOKANE, Wash. – The federal government has withdrawn funding for a $48 million tech hub in Spokane. This funding was initially provided through a U.S. Department of Commerce grant.

U.S. Commerce Dept. cancels $48M in funding for Spokane aerospace hub, lawmakers call for reversal

City and federal lawmakers say the delay or potential loss of the millions of dollars could have severe impacts on the local economy and manufacturing future.