Technology

Tribal broadband provider receives FCC funding

Red-Spectrum to expand Benewah County access

March 26, 2020

The Federal Communications Commission has approved $521,000 in funding over 10 years to be distributed to Red-Spectrum Communications, a broadband provider owned and operated by the Coeur d'Alene Tribe.

2020 Icons: Tom Tiffany

Science enthusiast makes lasting impact in Spokane's lab industry

March 26, 2020

LeAnn Bjerken

People who know Tom Tiffany describe him as a science enthusiast with a knack for strategizing, traits that served him well in his career in the medical laboratory industry. 'I was always enamored with the sciences,â€ he says.

Vaccine, drug manufacturing startup secures angel funding

Selkirk Pharma raises $9M, eyes first plant

March 26, 2020

Virginia Thomas

Spokane-based injectable-drug manufacturing and packaging startup Selkirk Pharma Inc. has raised $9 million in new angel funding. Meanwhile, the company is considering how the current coronavirus pandemic could affect the construction time line

Coronavirus and your communications plan

Staying connected with your audience during the pandemic

March 19, 2020

Michelle Hege

As the world grapples with COVID-19, communicators in health care, hospitality, government, professional services, education, and every other industry are working to ensure their businesses and employees are safe and supported - despite many unknowns an

Intermax to enhance network

Cd'A company commits $2.5M-plus to new tech

March 12, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Coeur d'Alene-based internet provider Intermax Networks says it will begin enhancing its network soon to create improved and safer internet connections to its 4,000-plus customers.

Hotstart expands product lines, changes name

Thermal management added to company's name to reflect change

March 12, 2020

Natasha Nellis

Spokane Valley-based Hotstart Inc. has added cooling technologies to its roster of thermal management systems and has rebranded the 78-year-old company under the expanded name Hotstart Thermal Management to reflect its growing capabilities.

INW Research grows alongside neurology clinic

Company plans to delve into investigator-initiated programs this year

February 27, 2020

Natasha Nellis

After years of frustration as bureaucracy impeded research efforts, Spokane-based neurologist Dr. Jason Aldred decided in 2018 to launch his own research center dedicated to finding solutions to neurological disorders.

Bio Clock, Radiation damage linked in WSU study

Study looks into cause, prevention of long-term cancer-treatment effects

February 27, 2020

LeAnn Bjerken

Washington State University researchers are studying long-term side effects of radiation therapy in some cancer patients that can lead to heart disease and eventually heart failure.

St. Luke's Debuts robotic fall-prevention therapy

Patients learn to walk again with ZeroG system

February 27, 2020

Virginia Thomas

Physical therapist Jaime Hopoi goes into a trust fall. She's on a trajectory to hit the ground face-first, but the robotic system to which her harness is attached stops her and supports her weight while she regains her balance.

Airforce program nabs ATC, Continuous Composites

Composite manufacturers to participate in 10-week government accelerator

February 27, 2020

Natasha Nellis

Two North Idaho composite manufacturers have been selected to participate in a government-led program geared toward preparing companies to compete in military and commercial markets.