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Virginia Thomas

Reporter Virginia Thomas has worked at the Journal since 2017 and covers the health care industry. As a reporter, she loves learning about Spokane's many growing industries. She enjoys traveling with her husband, snuggling with her cats, and cross stitching.

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—My Turn Theater

My Turn Theater offers spotlight to disabled actors

Troupe to present 'Guys and Dolls' in September
July 28, 2022
Virginia Thomas
After successfully launching a theater company for disabled actors in Coeur d'Alene, Wendy Carroll is working to establish a similar organization, My Turn Theater, in Spokane.
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Keurig Dr. Pepper, others invest $15M in North Idaho soda maker

Tractor Beverages seeks more funding for company's growth
July 28, 2022
Virginia Thomas
Dalton Gardens-based specialty soda company Tractor Beverages Inc. has landed $15 million in venture funding from Plano, Texas-based Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. and others.
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—The Marine Ravine

Marine Ravine exotic fish shop to open this fall

Hayden store will offer about 100 species of freshwater, saltwater fish, varieties of coral
July 28, 2022
Virginia Thomas
Exotic ornamental fish store The Marine Ravine is set to open this fall in Hayden. Owner Eric Cross says the store will open by early October at 2235 W. Dakota, in the Dakota Park Industrial Condos, just south of Coeur d'Alene
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—Virginia Thomas

Ecological options emerge for end of life

Natural burial, water cremation steadily are gaining traction
July 28, 2022
Virginia Thomas
Funeral industry workers here say alternative burial methods are slowly gaining acceptance among Spokanites, while cremation continues to be the most popular overall option.
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—Virginia Thomas

Co-Worker, Co-Owner: Spokane Workers Cooperative introduces young business model

Organization acquires Great Harvest Bakery, raises capital
July 28, 2022
Virginia Thomas
A pair of Spokane entrepreneurs has launched an employee cooperative business entity, which has received more than $711,000 in angel funding and loans.
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Supercuts to be razed, replaced by auto lube shop

Take 5 Oil Change enters Spokane market, plans additional locations
July 14, 2022
Virginia Thomas
The former Supercuts building in the Heritage Village Shopping Center, at 9205 N. Newport Highway, will be demolished this month to make way for an automotive oil change franchise shop expanding into the Spokane area, says Dave Black, co-owner of
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—Virginia Thomas

Second phase of work begins on City Line stops

Construction of shelters to be completed this fall
July 14, 2022
Virginia Thomas
Spokane Transit Authority has entered the second phase of construction on stops for its $92.2 million City Line rapid-transit bus line. Brandon Rapez-Betty, chief operations officer at STA, says installation of vertical elements at the 28 stops along
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—Virginia Thomas

Old Masonic Temple to be remodeled into Bison Bar, events center

Renovations underway at big building in Hillyard
July 14, 2022
Virginia Thomas
A 30,000-square-foot building in northeast Spokane's Hillyard neighborhood formerly used as a Masonic Temple is undergoing a makeover to become a restaurant, bar, and events center.
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—Virginia Thomas

The Senator Guitars to reconvene along Third

Shop shuttered for two years after previous building sold
July 14, 2022
Virginia Thomas
A guitar store that closed two years ago is reopening in a space at 616 E. Third that will include artist studios and a metal fabrication shop. Taylor Roff, owner of The Senator Guitars, says the guitar shop originally opened on north Monroe Street in
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Columbia Surgical Specialists to join Providence

Organizations to share patient records system
July 14, 2022
Virginia Thomas
Providence Medical Group and Columbia Surgical Specialists have agreed to a partnership in which Providence will assume operational control of Columbia Surgical's four clinics.
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