Judith Spitzer

Purcell Systems' major push

With EnerSys' financial backing, company adds new regions, diversifies

May 21, 2015

Purcell Systems Inc., the Spokane Valley-based company that makes temperature-controlled outdoor cabinets for the telecommunications industry, is diversifying and expects 40 percent growth over the next fiscal year, says Chris Craig, its general manager.

Northern Quest makes changes to upscale Masselow's

Rebranded steakhouse seeks more relaxed vibe

May 21, 2015

Judith Spitzer

Masselow's, a highly rated restaurant located inside the Northern Quest Resort & Casino at 100 N. Hayford Rd. in Airway Heights, is rebranding itself as Masselow's Steakhouse, complete with an expanded menu introduced this month. Northern Quest, own

Desautel Hege rebrands to reflect changes

PR company's new look part of six-month process

May 21, 2015

Judith Spitzer

Desautel Hege Communications Inc., a 25-year-old marketing and public relations firm based in downtown Spokane, says it has rebranded itself to highlight its growth and additional design skills the firm now offers in-house. Michele Hege, the company's

Spokane Public Facilities District posts increase in operating costs for 2014

Total attendance rises at two of the three venues

May 21, 2015

Judith Spitzer

The Spokane Public Facilities District, the quasi-governmental agency that owns and operates the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, the INB Performing Arts Center, and the Spokane Convention Center, reports that net operating profit, revenue, and attendance

Christopher Morlan Architecture takes on cottage housing project

Smaller cottages may appeal to young crowd

May 21, 2015

Judith Spitzer

Chris Morlan, who owns and operates Spokane-based Christopher Morlan Architecture PLLC, says although his business is on the small side, that doesn't keep his firm from designing large projects, such as a $6 million, 23-unit cottage housing project at F

Downtown Spokane's West Main energy expands

Cafe, bakery cluster are latest entry to busy downtown area

May 21, 2015

Judith Spitzer

You know that downtown Spokane area west of Division that doesn't have a name? It's called everything from the East End to the Community Block to the east end of West Main-depending on who's talking. Businesses on West Main seem to be ground ze

WSU Spokane pharmacy students wins national research award

WSU effort seeks ways to slow, eradicate arthritis

May 7, 2015

Judith Spitzer

A Washington State University Spokane pharmaceutical sciences student has received a national award from the Rheumatology Research Foundation to fund research into slowing or eradicating osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Prickly lettuce shows promise for rubber production

WSU study suggests weed could be cash crop source

May 7, 2015

Judith Spitzer

Rubber from lettuce, a non sequitur if there ever was one, is the topic of study for Washington State University scientists who say a weed called prickly lettuce could provide raw material for rubber production.

Gonzaga tabbed as one of most sustainable colleges

Student-managed projects supported by Green Fund

May 7, 2015

Judith Spitzer

Gonzaga University has been named for the second year as one of more than 350 most environmentally responsible colleges by the Princeton Review, a college ranking publication, for its sustainability initiatives and environmental programs, says Jim Simon,

City of Spokane opts to require licenses for short-term rentals

Both owner-occupied, full-house rentals allowed

May 7, 2015

Judith Spitzer

Spokane owners and operators of short-term housing rentals, those rented for 30 days or less, soon will be required to operate as a business and file for city permits, following the City Council's unanimous approval of an ordinance to that effect Monday