Technology

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

Post Falls tech company quadruples its HQ space

October 10, 2019

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

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