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Photon Biosciences looks to bring heart test home

Company developed new, highly sensitive probe molecule for diagnostics

February 25, 2021

A Spokane Valley-based startup founded by two Washington State University professors is looking to develop an in-home testing kit for heart failure and blood platelet contaminations.

Industrial development booms on the West Plains

New project among 4.2M in square footage planned, underway west of Spokane

February 25, 2021

Natasha Nellis

Plans have been submitted for another large warehouse on the West Plains, adding to the explosive industrial space growth that has hit the West Plains since Amazon.com Inc. raised its massive fulfillment center near Airway Heights.

$35 million University District project envisioned

Work to start next month on new six-level structure

February 25, 2021

Natasha Nellis

A development team is planning a $35 million apartment complex at the former Umpqua Bank branch site on Riverside Avenue, on the western edge of the University District and near the east end of downtown Spokane.

Beyond Boeing: INW aerospace manufacturers pursue space explorers

Efforts come as work for aircraft makers declines

February 25, 2021

Kevin Blocker

Ten days ago, little parts from Liberty Lake hurtled into Earth's orbit.

Amazon confirms Valley distribution center

Company to employ 5,000 in Spokane area after facility opens

February 18, 2021

Natasha Nellis

Amazon.com Inc. has confirmed the new 1.6 million-square-foot fulfillment center currently underway in Spokane Valley will be a new 'nonsortâ€ facility for the massive Seattle-based e-commerce retailer.

Dr. David O'Brien: Innovative health care landscape shapes future

Huge steps in technology, focus on patients define sector in recent years

February 11, 2021

David Oâ€™Brien

Spokane has long served as a central hub for health care for all of Eastern Washington and North Idaho. The Spokane County Medical Society was founded in 1885 and the Spokane Regional Health District in 1970. Over the years, the region added six

Jeff Johnson: Evolution in real estate is apparent throughout Spokane

All markets have grown, redefined in 35 years

February 11, 2021

Jeff Johnson

Wow! What amazing changes have taken place in Spokane's real estate market over the last thirty-five years. It has been fun to watch our community grow and change in many positive ways through numerous real estate projects.

Christine Johnson: Competition, other factors drive innovation in education

Sector rises to variety of challenges

February 11, 2021

Christine Johnson

American higher education long has been recognized the best in the world. Whether we talk about the American invention of community and technical colleges or premier research universities or private independent colleges and universities, higher education

Jack Heath: Region likely to reemerge stronger following pandemic

Finance industry, its clients face challenges; exhibit perseverance

February 11, 2021

Jack Heath

Congratulations to the Journal of Business for 35 years of service to the Spokane business community. It seems like such a short time since I last wrote on the Journal's landmark 30-year anniversary, yet there's been so much change since then.

Paul Read: Look how far we've come, thanks to you

Journal's growth fueled by community's embrace

February 11, 2021

Paul Read

When our editor, Linn Parish, and I first talked about taking a moment to celebrate 35 years of publishing for the Journal of Business,Â we mostly wanted to ensure that whatever we did wouldn'tÂ focus onÂ us.