Technology

Bear Minimum: Cooking up survival gear

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February 1, 2018

Running a Spokane online business selling collapsible cook pots for camping or survival boils down to a fascination with cool gear, says founder Cory Santiago. His appreciation for handy tools led Santiago a few years ago to brainstorm about developing a

The Need For LEED

Demand for sustainable certification wanes

February 1, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

The popularity of LEED certification programs has diminished in recent years as building and energy codes have strengthened, some Spokane-area engineers and architects say. LEED, short for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, is a certification p

Highwood Global sparks life into old plant

Manufacturer expects to expand capabilities, add staff at old RAHCO site

February 1, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

A relative newcomer to the Spokane-area manufacturing sector, Highwood Global LP is developing reputation for creating big things at the former R.A. Hanson Co. industrial campus north of Hillyard, claims company president Kevin Kerr. Having grown into it

TMS Solutions opens its first Spokane office

Colorado-based company offers depression treatment

February 1, 2018

The CEO and co-founder of a company that specializes in using magnetic therapy to treat depression says the company will begin transitioning gradually its corporate headquarters to Spokane from its current location of Grand Junction, Colo. CEO Christophe

Spokane considered as market for cannabis distribution

DÃ¼ber envisions opening 15 facilities in five states

February 1, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

Seattle-based dÃ¼ber Technologies Inc. says it recently reached a $50 million funding agreement with California-based Valcone Real Estate for the acquisition or master lease and outfitting of 15 cannabis distribution centers in Washington, Oregon, Califor

Tech helps moms to be

Expert says some tools, tests are more accurate than others

January 18, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

Even as the future of health care remains uncertain, the industry continues to develop technology designed to make managing health easier. While it might seem like there's a new phone app or do-it-yourself test for everything, Dr. Lacey Marks, an OB-GY

'Airbnb for weddings' launches in Spokane

Idea gels behind Stay Alfred's Allen, young Simpson, SF founder

January 18, 2018

Two recognizable names in the Spokane startup community are involved in launching Weddings By Owner LLC to offer a wider selection of wedding venues at a more affordable rate. Connor Simpson, son of well-known Spokane venture capitalist and etailz co-

New York tech company acquires Next IT

Valley AI company bought for close to $30 million

December 21, 2017

Linn Parish

A New York-based technology company has acquired all outstanding equity interest in Spokane Valley-based artificial intelligence company Next It Corp. and its Next IT Innovation Labs LLC affiliate for close to $30 million in cash. A Next IT representat

Spokane technology scene grows with investment, acquisition

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December 21, 2017

Samantha Peone

As technology becomes increasingly more influential in daily life, the tech industry here is growing, some industry professionals say. Thomas Simpson, president of the startup investment group Spokane Angel Alliance, says the group invested a total of $1

Rohinni to light it up in 2018

LED tech maker to expand in INW, abroad next year

December 21, 2017

Having developed light-emitting diodes smaller than the eyes of ants, Coeur d'Alene-based Rohinni LLC is poised for monumental growth in 2018, CEO Matthew Gerber says. The tech engineering startup is anticipating to generate more sales both here and in