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Airline, WSU alliance study forest-debris fuel potential

Alaska plans test flight using team's alternative bioproduct

June 18, 2015

Seattle-based Alaska Airlines is teaming up with the Washington State University-led Northwest Advanced Renewables Alliance (NARA) to advance the production and use of alternative jet fuel made from forest residuals, the tree limbs and branches that remai

Exotic Metals plans project is wrapping up - Art only

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June 18, 2015

Mike McLean

Western Aviation sees steady climb at Felts Field

Services said to attract growing share of aircraft

June 18, 2015

Mike McLean

Owners of Western Aviation Inc., the fixed-base operator at Felts Field, claim activity has grown in recent years at the general-aviation airport on the east edge of Spokane as the company has focused on providing a full range of aviation services there.

Surgeon inspired in breast cancer practice

Guthrie awed by courage, resilience of her patients

June 4, 2015

Kim Crompton

Dr. Carol R. Guthrie, founder of the Spokane Breast Center, located on the ground floor of the Sacred Heart Doctors Building, at 105 W. Eighth, readily acknowledges that she develops a personal connection with her patients.

Don't lose sight of heart health in fad-rich world

For parents, setting early good example is essential

June 4, 2015

Cherie Skager

Now, more than ever, it appears as though a new climate of health trends is sweeping the nation. Whether it be the latest cleanse, food elimination, or quick-fix fads, it's easy to get caught up in the diet of the day. But let's keep sight of our long

Women caring for women: A new model for Rockwood

Seven midwives, five docs emphasize choice in care

June 4, 2015

Judith Spitzer

Obstetricians and midwives both provide care to women during childbirth, and both work together at Rockwood OB/GYN & Midwifery Center, in a department that, by design, offers health care by women for women.

Northwest MedStar bucks trend

Nearly half of medical flight staff is women, despite more men entering field

June 4, 2015

Female nurses and respiratory therapists working for Northwest MedStar constitute nearly half the organization's in-flight staff, this despite the fact that across the country men tend to outnumber women by a wide margin.

WSU students design robot as senior project

'Roberto' viewed as future recruitment tool for college

May 21, 2015

- Washington State University

Walk up to Roberto and he blurts out, 'Hello! Go Cougs!â€ Walk away and he waves goodbye. Say, 'I love cats,'' and he breaks into a song-about cats.

Associations collaborate to attract black engineers

Industry groups to share their resources, expertise

May 21, 2015

Staff Report

The National Society of Black Engineers, which claims to be the largest student-governed engineering organization in the country, and the American Society of Civil Engineers have renewed a

Eclipse Engineering makes inroads into the Pacific Northwest

Firm with office here on pace to eclipse record

May 21, 2015

The structural engineering firm Eclipse Engineering Inc., had a record setting revenue year in 2014. And based upon its first quarter report for 2015, the company is prepared to top last year's record.