Technology

Mullen Technologies seeks more time for West Plains plant

Deadline extended into March for young maker of electric luxury cars

September 26, 2019

Brea, California-based Mullen Technologies Inc. continues its drive toward establishing its high-end electric-car assembly and research facility on the West Plains.

MultiCare debuts virtual care services in Spokane

Survey shows tele-med treatment gains popularity

September 12, 2019

Kevin Blocker

Tacoma-based MultiCare Health System has started a new virtual care service in Eastern Washington in response to the growing demand from a number of patient groups, particularly millennials. MultiCare, the health care system that oversees Rockwood Clinic

2019 Rising Stars: Dan Wadkins

Young partner expands big law firm's services

September 12, 2019

Mike McLean

At age 35, attorney Dan Wadkins already has put in 10 years helping prominent Spokane-based law firm Lee & Hayes PLLC law firm broaden its corporate intellectual property services. 'I'm technically the first person they hired as part of this

Exbabylon IT Services rises from small-town start

Newport IT company seeing strong growth

September 12, 2019

Virginia Thomas

With a population of just more than 2,000, the small northeast Washington town of Newport might not seem like an obvious place for the headquarters of a flourishing information technology management, cloud security, and consulting company.

Spokane Solid Waste asks public for help in battery disposal

Lithium batteries in trash have sparked recent fires

August 29, 2019

Kevin Blocker

Garbage from across Spokane arrives in one truck after another at the city of Spokane's Solid Waste Disposal center on the west edge of town at 2900 S. Geiger Blvd. During the summer months, up to 800 tons of trash a day is delivered

Blockhouse group considers Doomsday Hill project

Ten-cottage development eyed on Bloomsday route

August 29, 2019

Natasha Nellis

The Blockhouse consortium has its sights set on its next development, to be dubbed the Blockhouse|Life at Doomsday Hill, according to predevelopment applications on file with the city of Spokane.

S2 Media secures investor funding

Company to use capital to boost its production

August 29, 2019

Kevin Blocker

A Spokane Valley-based microbiology culture media company has completed a round of investment funding that its founder says will enable it to increase production exponentially. S2 Media LLC, which operates in a 5,000-square-foot office and warehouse

Gonzaga to begin work on $56 million building

Facility to accommodate science, engineering research laboratories

August 29, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Gonzaga University plans to start construction in September on a new, $56.1 million Integrated Science and Engineering facility, says Jim Angelosante, vice president of administration at the private university.

Millennials said to value sustainable apartment features

Developer contends most new buildings considered green without certification

August 29, 2019

Natasha Nellis

In an industry where trends come and go with the seasons, Spokane-area real estate experts say sustainable apartments are here stay.

Proptech makes its mark in Spokane

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August 29, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Innovations fueled by cloud computing and new technologies collectively known as proptech are disrupting every facet of the real estate industry, and while Spokane lags behind larger markets like Seattle and New York in terms of investment