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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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Change in Behavior: Frontier Behavioral Health moves to new model

Method intended to address worker shortage

March 2, 2023

Virginia Thomas

Frontier Behavioral Health has created a new model of caring for clients that relies more heavily on employees who have bachelor's degrees that supplement those who have more advanced degree in an industry desperate for workers.

Impacted: Council mulls impact fees with construction moratorium along U.S. 195 corridor set to end

Uniform, citywide fees floated as option

March 2, 2023

Virginia Thomas

The Spokane City Council has a matter of days to decide whether to adjust transportation impact fees before a moratorium on new construction in the Latah Valley area expires. The Council could raise the fee to 600% or more of the current level. It also

Patent claims against Continuous Composites denied

Trial against competitor scheduled for December

February 16, 2023

Virginia Thomas

Six petitions seeking to invalidate patent claims of Coeur d'Alene-based additive manufacturer Continuous Composites Inc. have been denied, and a seventh is set to be reviewed in November. That yet-to-be-resolved issue will occur ahead of a trial

Floor & DÃ©cor eyes former Lowe's store on North Side

Renovation plans filed with city, although lease said not finalized yet

February 16, 2023

Virginia Thomas

A flooring retailer is looking at opening a store in the former Lowe's Cos. Inc. home improvement store location at 6902 N. Division, on Spokane's North Side. According to commercial building remodel applications on file with the city of Spokane

House of Brunch to open in downtown core

Eatery to offer upscale twists on classic options

February 16, 2023

Virginia Thomas

An all-day brunch spot is set to open next month in downtown Spokane. The House of Brunch LLC is scheduled to debut its restaurant in the former Sushi Sakai space at 818 W. Riverside on Thursday, March 2. Jackson Connery, House of Brunch co-owner

Nic Nac Naturals nicotine lozenges hit market

Funded and operated by family, startup now sells products in c-stores, online

February 16, 2023

Virginia Thomas

Nic Nac Naturals LLC owner and co-founder Nicco Magnotto didn't use nicotine until about five years ago, but he says he believes potential benefits of the substance are so compelling that he established the Spokane-based startup to make and market a new

Rockwood's Northland rounds into shape

Community will partner with nearby university; students, faculty to visit

February 16, 2023

Virginia Thomas

Construction of the $58.4 million second phase of redevelopment of the Rockwood at Whitworth retirement complex is expected to be completed in April-and filled with residents soon thereafter. Eowyn Sallis, vice president of sales and marketing for

In challenging times, health care leaders work to spur positivity

Three executives here explain how they support the industry

February 2, 2023

Virginia Thomas

In the face of financial strain in the industry exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, three leaders in Spokane's health care and biosciences industries say they've found emphasizing connection is vital for keeping employees motivated, delivering

Beard Papa's cream puff shop opens in Spokane Valley

Japan-based franchise pastry operation named for its bearded founder

February 2, 2023

Virginia Thomas

A Spokane franchisee for Japan-based cream puff franchise Beard Papa's has opened its first Inland Northwest store at 4808 E. Sprague, in Spokane Valley. Marc Bryant and Sawako Hiraoka, who are husband and wife, are owners of the store through

Gameplan Apps startup receives $500K investment

Subscription-based platform develops customizable products

February 2, 2023

Virginia Thomas

Gameplan Apps, an app-creation startup with ties to the Inland Northwest, has garnered a $500,000 equity investment from Cowles Ventures LLC and Kick-Start angel investment fund, both of Spokane.

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