The Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Airway Heights, Washington. Photo from Hnedak Bobo Group / Archinect
The Kalispel Tribe of Washington will be acquiring a country club and 18-hole golf course. The tribe reached a last-minute deal to buy the Spokane Country Club for more than $3 million, The Spokesman-Review reported. The facility will serve as an amenity for patrons of the Northern Quest Resort and Casino. The acquisition helps keep Northern Quest competitive with a potential casino from the Spokane Tribe. The 145-acre West Plains Mixed-Use Development includes a hotel and retail options but not a golf course. The Kalispels oppose the Spokane casino, whose fate lies in the hands of Gov. Jay Inslee (D). He has veto authority under the two-part determination provisions of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. Get the Story:
Kalispel Tribe crafts deal for country club (The Spokesman Review 9/11) Relevant Documents:
BIA Two-Part Determination Letter (June 15, 2015) Federal Register Notice:
Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Proposed Spokane Tribe of Indians West Plains Casino and Mixed Use Project, City of Airway Heights, Spokane County, WA (February 1, 2013)
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