Technology

Spokane startup Appiture develops new autism screening tool

Appiture hopes to land funding for clinical trials

October 24, 2019

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

Mullen Technologies seeks more time for West Plains plant

Deadline extended into March for young maker of electric luxury cars

September 26, 2019

Natasha Nellis

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