Technology

Putting the tech in architecture

Local firms explore 3D, virtual reality, drones

November 7, 2019

The flood of technology over the past 10 years has changed the day-to-day operations of Inland Northwest architecture firms, and up-and-coming technology advances have the potential to change the industry even more, experts say.

Gravity Labs founders launch new news app

Through nonprofit effort, Respite to provide info for transgender community

October 24, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Robbi Katherine Anthony and Patrick McHugh, founders of nonprofit project Solace, have launched an app that aims to curate news relevant to the transgender community.

ST Telemedia to acquire interest in 2nd Watch

Singapore company looks to increase holdings in U.S.

October 24, 2019

Kevin Blocker

Singapore-based ST Telemedia intends to acquire a controlling interest in 2nd Watch Inc., a cloud computing company founded in Liberty Lake. The transaction is pending regulatory approval. Jeff Aden, a co-founder of

Spokane startup Appiture develops new autism screening tool

Appiture hopes to land funding for clinical trials

October 24, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Spokane startup Appiture is exploring new handheld technology for a fast and noninvasive way to screen for autism spectrum disorder in children. The idea was born from research by Georgina Lynch, an associate professor in the Department of Speech

Mobile medicine looks to cover health care gaps

Two separate services gear up in Spokane area

October 24, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Two separate health care partnerships here - one involving MultiCare Health System and the other involving Washington State University - have created relationships with mobile health care services to provide treatment for different patient populations

Remitly opens Spokane office

International money transfer company cites talent pool here

October 16, 2019

Mike McLean

Remitly, a Seattle-based international money transfer company that claims to serve nearly 2 million customers, has opened a Spokane office in the Bennett Block building, at 503 W. Main downtown. The company transfers more than $6 billion annually for c

AristaPoint establishes office in Spokane

Specialty insurance agency plans to double staffing

October 10, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Kirkland, Washington-based AristaPoint, an insurance agency and private group market administrator, has opened a new Spokane office in the historic Flour Mill, at 621 W. Mallon, says CEO Patrick Chestnut. The new office will include full-time consulting

Pipl Inc. expands along with world's 'identity crisis'

Post Falls tech company quadruples its HQ space

October 10, 2019

Natasha Nellis

In the digital age, a new identity can be created with the click of a few buttons, data breaches and privacy issues seem to be weekly occurrences, and public trust in these systems is eroding. Enter Pipl Inc., a 14-year-old Post Falls-based technology

Continuous Composites agrees to partnership

Cd'A manufacturer, big French company strike multiyear deal

September 26, 2019

Kevin Blocker

A local developer and manufacturer of 3D printing robotic arms says it has partnered with a global company, allowing it to expand on its work.

Rainier Patents takes patient approach

Spokane firm preaches gradual growth

September 26, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Paul Mitchell, patent attorney at Spokane-based Rainier Patents PS, has intentionally maintained a gradual rate of company growth that he contends lends itself to better client interactions - and eliminates the need for formal staff meetings. It's a m