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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New AIA Spokane director emphasizes climate

Nonprofit's plans include focus on sustainability
November 4, 2021
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The Spokane chapter of the American Institute of Architects has a new executive director. Andrew Parker formally took on the position in mid-October. He's taking the reigns from Stephanie Aden, who is retiring after leading the nonprofit
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Hidden Bagel to launch schmear campaign

Restaurants & Retail
November 4, 2021
Virginia Thomas
The owner of The Scoop ice cream parlors is bringing a bagel cafe to the South Hill. Jennifer Davis says Hidden Bagel is expected to open this month in a newly renovated space at 1001 W. 25th, on the South Hill, where it will share seating areas with
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An avenue to improvement along Third

Activity may spark transformation in oft-downtrodden area
November 4, 2021
Virginia Thomas
An increase in business interest and improvements along West Third Avenue downtown could signal the beginnings of additional developments in an area long affected by commercial vacancy, some familiar with the neighborhood say.
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Intrinium rebrands its cybersecurity operations

TorchLight consulting, management to serve midsized, large clients
October 21, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Spokane Valley-based Intrinium Inc. has rebranded its cybersecurity services and plans to spin those services off into a company that focuses on providing cybersecurity measures for medium- and large-sized businesses. Nolan Garrett, founder, owner
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Former HUD administrator joins Washington Trust Bank

Patterson to lead bank's livability initiatives here
October 21, 2021
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Washington Trust Bank has hired former U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regional administrator Chris Patterson to serve in its newly established role of community solutions adviser. Patterson says that in this new role, he'll work with
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Fruit-wine maker opens downtown tasting room

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October 21, 2021
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Two Winey Bitches tasting room offers an atypical wine experience, says general manager Eleacia Walser, as there are no grapes involved. All of the wines are made exclusively from other fruit. "We have everything from dessert-style wines to extra dry, so
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