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Analyzing Concussions

Providers here use 20-minute computerized test as additional diagnostic tool
February 26, 1997
Rocky Wilson
A software program that helps health-care providers evaluate the effects, severity, and longevity of concussions, especially in athletes, looks to be catching on here, eight years after its introduction. The software, developed by researchers a
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Trio of entrepreneurs open three restaurants in fast order

Owners of Meritage, Vin Rouge, Hangar 57 want to expand further
February 26, 1997
Rocky Wilson
In just over a year, a young Spokane company called Cuvee Inc. has made its mark on the restaurant scene here by opening three establishments, including two on the South Hill and one downtown. Owned by entrepreneurs Jeff Jenkins, Tim Hartman, a
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Spokane-area restaurateurs are reeling in sushi lovers

Seven newer eateries here serve delicacy famed for raw fish, but menu item isnÂ’t easy to offer
February 26, 1997
Emily Brandler
Sushi. For some Spokane diners, the name alone causes their stomachs to churn. For a rising number, though, the exotic food has become a trendy delicacy to be discovered and enjoyed.The growing popularity of the Japanese dish has washed ashore
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Roll-mover maker motors

February 26, 1997
Mike McLean
A 5-year-old Spokane manufacturer of hand-operated machines that enable one person to move heavy rolls of paper or reels of cable says its growing rapidly and taking away U.S. market share from its chief global competitor.The company, Inc., a
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Mattress Outlet opens its fourth store here, in former Sylvan space

February 26, 1997
Emily Brandler
The Mattress Outlet Inc., of Spokane, has opened its fourth store here in a building on north Division Street formerly occupied by Sylvan Furniture Co. The store opened last weekend in the 22,000-square-foot leased structure, at 1233 N. says be
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Advantage IQ upgrades information technology

Avista says spending could limit profits; subsidiaryÂ’s employment grows to 430
February 26, 1997
Richard Ripley
Advantage IQ, the Avista Corp. subsidiary that specializes in handling utility bills and other facility costs for companies with multiple locations, is investing heavily in its computerized systems, and those outlays could limit profits in the its
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Idaho study ponders adding ferry service across Lake CdÂ’A

Also eyes public transportation in bid to improve SR97
February 26, 1997
Rocky Wilson
North Idaho transportation planners are studying the possibility of launching a public ferry service across Lake Coeur dAlene, perhaps serving Harrison on the east side of the lake and an undetermined port on the west side.The ferry, which a
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Premera still hiring as big project finishes

Insurer has hired 60 workers thus far, plans to add 190 more within next two years
February 26, 1997
Emily Brandler
Premera Blue Cross has completed a $12 million expansion at its East Spokane campus and is continuing to increase its staff there as it works toward its goal of eventually adding 250 workers as a result of the project.The Mountlake Terrace, it
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Cleanup accelerated at Kaiser Trentwood

Ecology officials fear that toxins in the soil on part of site could run off into Spokane River
February 26, 1997
Emily Brandler
The Washington state Department of Ecology is accelerating cleanup of a 2-acre site at Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp.s 512-acre Trentwood rolling mill here. Kaiser has been investigating soil and ground water contamination at its Trentwood
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EWU center back for sale after talks fail

Three parties, including Worthy, said interested in downtown structure
February 26, 1997
Kim Crompton
Eastern Washington Universitys building in downtown Spokane is back up for sale after the Washington state agency that has been marketing the structure was unable to reach an agreement with the apparent winning bidder, Seattle-based Meriwether in
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