Waste to water facility moves forward.

Washington State continues to be a leader in clean technology and developing new methods to recycle, reuse and repurpose to save our environment and improve the lives of people worldwide. One example is the OmniProcessor, a self-contained system for turning human...

Venture capital sees strong growth in Washington State.

Investors are always looking for a solid combination of fresh ideas and the expertise to successfully bring them to market. Washington State has a reputation for re-thinking industries from healthcare to information technology to manufacturing.  In the first quarter...

Outer space explorers in Redmond, Washington.

Washington State is becoming a focal point for outer space exploration. Locally-owned Planetary Resources and California-based SpaceX both have operations in Redmond, Washington. Some of the other outer space operations in the region include Aerojet Rocketdyne,...

Washington’s cloud gathers police videos.

The rapid growth in the use of body cameras worn by police departments around the country is creating a tremendous amount of video data that has to be stored and easily accessible. Washington-based VieVu and Arizona-based Taser International, who now has an office in...

Washington State is #3 in export jobs.

Washington State’s is positioned equidistant from Europe and Asia making it a natural for exporting products “made in Washington”.   With more than 390,000 jobs directly tied to exporting it puts Washington State #3 behind much larger states of...

Titanium not just for Superman.

Washington State’s aerospace industry has a history of innovation. From designing and building the first jet aircraft to the latest in composites technology comes a new twist on aircraft parts manufacturing. A newly formed manufacturing company, Omada...

REI supports ‘Find Your Park’ campaign.

The National Park Service has launched a campaign to renew interest in the splendor of our country’s natural beauty. Celebrating its centennial the Park Service and the National Parks Foundation are reaching out to a younger and more diverse demographic through...