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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Former HUD administrator joins Washington Trust Bank

Patterson to lead bank's livability initiatives here
October 21, 2021
Virginia Thomas
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
Virginia Thomas
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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Virginia Thomas

Battling Burnout at Inland Northwest hospitals

Employers offer stressed staff bonuses, counseling as measures to help
October 21, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Health care systems throughout the Inland Northwest are working against the effects of burnout on their staff, who continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Bryan Fix, chief human resources officer for the Washington and Montana regions for Providence
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Cannabis sales in Spokane County jump 21% in fiscal '21

Countywide activity surpasses $160 million, recent report shows
October 21, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Sales of recreational cannabis in Spokane County increased 21% in fiscal year 2021, falling short of the aggressive surge the industry experienced in fiscal 2020. Data recently released by the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board shows $163.7
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Dutch Bros. to add North Spokane coffee shop

Franchisees also to rebuild Freya location after it was destroyed in truck accident
October 7, 2021
Virginia Thomas
The Spokane franchisee for Dutch Bros. coffee stores plans to open a new coffee shop this fall in a recently constructed building near Whitworth University. Kevin Parker, co-owner of GTG Ventures LLC, which operates all 10 Dutch Bros. coffee stores
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