Articles by Virginia Thomas

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TDR Logistics acquires more land on the West Plains

Trucking company doubles space; expands its fleet
August 16, 2018
Virginia Thomas
West Plains trucking company TDR Logistics LLC is expanding with the recent purchase of two neighboring properties. TDR marketing manager Slava Liashedko says the acquisition of two properties adjacent to TDR's location at 3025 S. Geiger Blvd. has more
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—Virginia Thomas

Efficiency is in the driver's seat at Produce Supply Express

Distribution company maintains revenue in face of operations challenges
August 16, 2018
Virginia Thomas
As the trucking industry struggles with a shortage of drivers, increasing fuel and maintenance costs, and the looming threat of higher equipment costs as a result of tariffs, Produce Supply Express Inc. Vice President Lom Hutchins says the Spokane-based
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—Virginia Thomas

A vision for Spokane Federal Credit Union

Nemec to lead organization's first foray into Spokane Valley
August 16, 2018
Virginia Thomas
Charlotte Nemec has been president and CEO of Spokane Federal Credit Union for about a month and says she already has big plans for the financial cooperative. Some of those plans include opening a new branch in Spokane Valley, increasing efforts to
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Flirting with fiber in Spokane

Group zeroes in on a couple of options for municipal high-speed internet
August 16, 2018
Virginia Thomas
Members of a city-appointed working group charged with exploring options for a fiber optic network in Spokane say they've narrowed their focus to two possibilities: a public-private partnership or a private company. The concept is not without its
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Transit center in works at Riverstone in Cd'A

New project out for bids, to be completed mid-2019
August 2, 2018
Virginia Thomas
A new transit center is planned for the Riverstone area of Coeur d'Alene. Kootenai County Public Transportation Director Jody Bieze says the project, to be built at the northwest junction of Riverstone Drive and Seltice Way, is out for bids through Aug.
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—Virginia Thomas

Valley concern helps widows find independence

Widows Might nonprofit offers resources, guidance
August 2, 2018
Virginia Thomas
Twenty years ago, Wes Teterud and his wife, Adrienne, started Widows Might in the basement of a local church, with the goal of the Spokane Valley nonprofit to provide guidance and resources on practical matters for widows who might not have support from
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—Virginia Thomas

Spokane Architect aims for consistent oversight

Trade worker shortage still impacting design timelines
August 2, 2018
Virginia Thomas
Rex Anderson, owner and principal of Fusion Architecture PLLC, says the name of his firm has everything to do with his approach to architectural design. 'My skill set really does blend a beginning-to-end type of oversight for projects,” Anderson says
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Ponderosa Village fast-track work starts

Two of five planned buildings currently under construction
August 2, 2018
Virginia Thomas
Construction is underway on the estimated $6 million Ponderosa Village retail center development that will surround the Barney's Harvest Foods grocery store, at 11205 E. Dishman-Mica Road in Spokane Valley. Project manager and landscape architect Clyde
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—Virginia Thomas

Drivers Wanted

Trucker shortage puts brakes on interstate freight traffic
August 2, 2018
Virginia Thomas
Trucking industry experts say a scarcity of commercial truck drivers has begun to create sweeping consequences ranging from higher prices for goods to a slower economy due to widespread inability to deliver goods on time. Sheri Call, executive vice
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Downtowner Motel eyed for apartment conversion

Developers plan $2.5M renovations for property
July 19, 2018
Virginia Thomas
A Spokane real estate team plans to transform the defunct Downtowner Motel, at 165 S. Washington, into a 45-unit apartment building. Dallas Lightner, one of the owners of LT Real Estate Investments LLC, which does business as LT Real Estate & Property Ma
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