Treva Lind

SolarWinds blows into Post Falls

TriGeo purchaser plans growth here after $35 million deal

September 22, 2011

SolarWinds Inc., a publicly-traded Austin, Texas-based provider of information technology management software that recently bought Post Falls-based TriGeo Network Security Inc. for $35 million, plans to grow the operation here—both in product

Putting homes to the test

Nonprofit's office here has conducted testing that it claims has led to big savings

September 8, 2011

Treva Lind

A nearly 100-year-old South Hill home on 36th Avenue now has its carbon footprint rating.The residents, a couple in their 70s, hope to stay in the house another 10 years and cut living expenses, such as reducing the $800-a-year bill for oil a a

It's true: False advertising claims grow

Two law specialists here regard online marketing, weak economy as factors in increase

September 8, 2011

Treva Lind

Advertising the best XYZ product based on a user survey could win the tight consumer dollar, but a business better be able to back up that claim if a competitor thinks otherwise.False advertising lawsuits and claims of unfair competition have in

Two national conventions to be in Spokane next year

Historic preservation trust, fly fishing group to draw about 4,500 people in all

September 8, 2011

Treva Lind

Two national conventions scheduled for 2012 in Spokane are expected to attract national and international visitors—from historic preservationists to fly fishing enthusiasts.The National Trust for Historic Preservation will hold its here in

Northwest ag land sales increasing so far this year

Lender says activity, values are rising with farm incomes

September 8, 2011

Treva Lind

The Northwest's agricultural land sales activity increased in the first half of 2011, with Eastern Washington's dry land property continuing to be stable to increasing in value, says Spokane-based agricultural lender Northwest Farm Credit Northwest

Big dental insurer to pare rates

Average 5.7 percent cost decrease could benefit many companies here

September 8, 2011

Treva Lind

Washington Dental Service, a Seattle-based dental insurer that offers coverage in Eastern Washington, is reducing rates for businesses with 10 to 99 enrolled employees.On average, the cost of a plan will be reduced by 5.7 percent beginning Oct.

Income rose in Spokane, Cd'A in '10

Growth rate here, though, was below U.S. average, big cities in Northwest

September 8, 2011

Treva Lind

Personal income in the Spokane area and in Coeur d'Alene rose last year, but the growth rate for both cities lagged Seattle, Boise, and Portland markets as well as the U.S. average, recently released federal data show.Defined as the income from

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Revett unearths treasure at Troy

Company is still in legal battle over Rock Creek mine proposal

September 8, 2011

Treva Lind

When Spokane Valley-based Revett Minerals Inc. renewed operations in late 2004 at the Troy Mine, near Troy, Mont., its directors projected perhaps four years of copper and silver production there.Revett's founders thought of the Troy operation a

Warren Buffett to lunch with GU business students

Gonzaga group gets invitation after submitting venture ideas

August 25, 2011

Treva Lind

An anonymous bidder in June offered a record $2.63 million to have lunch with 80-year-old billionaire investor Warren Buffett as part of an annual charity auction.Gonzaga University professor Todd Finkle and 20 of his students in an course are a

The lowest of low, the highest of high

Physiatrist travels solo from Death Valley to peak of Mount Whitney in trek for troubled teens' fund

August 25, 2011

Treva Lind

When Dr. Lisa Bliss, of Spokane, started a solo trek this summer from Death Valley to the top of Mount Whitney, all on foot, she knew failure could be the outcome.For one, she would be pulling or pushing a 200-plus-pound cart filled mostly with