Technology

Litehouse Health inks deal with Advocate Health

Spokane-based startup's Beacon technology drawing interest as well

February 27, 2025

Litehouse Health Inc. recently landed a contract with Advocate Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health care systems.

North Idaho AI startup gains momentum

Alphy's HarmCheck product used to detect high-risk communications

February 13, 2025

Karina Elias

A communications startup in Coeur d'Alene geared toward detecting harmful language is getting a big boost from local investors and notable people in the tech world.

HardTarget gamifies cybersecurity for wealthy families

Hands-on approach aims to change behavior, lifestyles

February 13, 2025

Erica Bullock

HardTarget Inc. launched 15 months ago to prepare affluent families against the threat of cybercrime through gamified learning activities.

Spokane area is expected to share in VC rebound

Startups in AI arena are receiving most interest from investors

February 13, 2025

Mike McLean

Early-stage funding for founders of startups in the Pacific Northwest, including the Spokane area, is expected to improve this year following a stubborn downturn in funding activity in 2023 and 2024.

Itron to modernize Italian utility's water distribution system

Liberty Lake company will work with water provider for 1.3 million residents

February 12, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Itron Inc. has agreed to modernize the water distribution system for utility company Publiacqua, the water provider for 1.3 million residents across Tuscany, Italy.

Governor orders creation of data center workgroup

Group will evaluate impacts, make policy recommendations

February 4, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson signed an executive order to create a workgroup that evaluates the impacts of data centers on the state’s economy, tax revenue, energy use, and environment.