Pacinian Corp., a Spokane startup, believes it's at the cusp of a breakthrough that users of cell phones and other computing devices will love to get their fingers on. "It's like black magic," says Jim Schlosser, Pacinian's CEO. "We're tricking

Is there really any financing available right now for commercial projects?That question seems to be rising these days more often than scaffolding. The answer, say both developers and financial institutions, is yes—but with a far more eye on

Daren Kelly, who with his wife, Lisa, owns and manages a modest collection of small apartment buildings through a company called Noble Mansions, says he's having no trouble keeping the units occupied so far amid the lingering recession.In fact,

The Spokane Public Facilities District has released a new master plan that includes several potential scenarios for expansion of convention facilities here, green ideas on how to tie its facilities to the Spokane River and Riverfront Park, and a or

Global Drug Testing Labs Inc. is growing quickly, increasing its sales dramatically over the last four years in what it says is a "recession-proof" niche. Drug use bucks economic trends, increasing in both good times and bad, says Ken Smith, the