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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Tax proposals said to affect retirement decisions

Proposed legislation includes provisions that could spur earlier retirements, some say
September 23, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Inland Northwest financial experts have observed an increase in people retiring slightly earlier, and some say the potential for an increase in certain federal taxes is playing a role. John Kessler, senior vice president with Spokane-based Washington
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Virginia Thomas

Former Itron employees form Treasury4 fintech startup

Young company gets $3.4M in seed funding round
September 23, 2021
Virginia Thomas
A trio of former Itron Inc. employees has launched Treasury4 Inc., a fintech software startup aimed at serving large corporations. Steve Helmbrecht, Nathan Brown, and Ed Barrie quietly incorporated Treasury4 in July 2020. Last month, the company closed
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Virginia Thoams

St. Luke's launches physiatry residency program

Medical center offers three years of training in physical medicine, rehabilitation training
September 9, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Providence St. Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center has established its first cohort of a new physical medicine and rehabilitation residency program. Dr. Kenneth Isaacs, regional medical director of health science at Providence, says six residents joined
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2021 Rising Stars: AtWork's John Lemus

Disability advocate promotes opportunity
September 9, 2021
Virginia Thomas
John Lemus says he's always been outspoken about advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. His passion and candor launched his career in advocacy almost by accident. Lemus himself has a developmental disability; he says his
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Skils'kin acquires A&W Window Cleaning

Founders to focus on pest control company
September 9, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Skils'kin, a Spokane-based nonprofit organization that provides jobs for people with disabilities, has acquired Fearless Endeavors LLC, a longtime Spokane window-cleaning company that does business as A&W Window Cleaning. Brian Behler, CEO
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2021 Rising Stars: Champion Empire's Maayan Gordon

Entrepreneur succeeds in following passions
September 9, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Where Maayan Gordon's curiosity and passions lead her, she follows. The 30-year-old entrepreneur currently is involved in five businesses and maintains a thriving social media presence across several platforms. Her ventures here include business coach
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