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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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Parting Thoughts with LifeCenter Northwest's Kevin O'Connor

President and CEO at LifeCenter Northwest

September 9, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Kevin O'Connor has announced his pending retirement from the position of president and CEO at organ and tissue procurement organization LifeCenter Northwest, which is based in Bellevue and has an office in Spokane. O'Connor, age 66, spent most of his

Stronger International spins off cybersecurity training company

Stratford-led Drip7 offers new 'gamified approach' to learning exercises

September 9, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Spokane-based cybersecurity expert Heather Stratford has created a subscription-based microlearning cybersecurity and compliance training software platform company called Drip7 Inc. Drip7 aims to train people on cybersecurity and regulatory compliance

Back to (obedience) school: Demand for dog trainers increases

Backlogs for services rise in the INW

September 9, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Demand for pet behavioral training services is higher than ever due to multiple factors, including an increase in pet adoptions and purchases in the pandemic era, canine training professionals here say.

Spokane law firm acquires Yakima practice

Witherspoon Kelley has just under 100 workers

September 1, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Longtime Spokane law firm Witherspoon Kelley has announced it has acquired Yakima, Washington-based Lyon, Weigand & Gustafson PS. The firms completed the transaction Sept. 1., and the Yakima office has changed its name to Witherspoon Kelley.

Prairie Crossing mixed-use project moves forward

Site work on 50-acre Post Falls development expected to begin in fall

August 26, 2021

Virginia Thomas

A 50-acre Post Falls development more than a decade in the making appears to be moving forward. The Prairie Crossing development, which is expected to include multifamily residential, retail, medical office, and other commercial uses, is proposed at the

PrimeSource Credit Union starts renovation of University District branch

Updates to include office spaces, flooring, ATM

August 26, 2021

Virginia Thomas

PrimeSource Credit Union, of Spokane, is working on a full renovation of its branch at 428 E. Third, east of downtown Spokane. Permits have been issued for the project, and work has begun, says Annettee Babb, CEO of PrimeSource. Demolition of some

Drought spurs interest in low-water landscaping

Commercial, residential clients seek relief from water, maintenance costs

August 26, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Demand for low-water landscaping has increased significantly during an exceptionally dry and hot Inland Northwest summer, experts here say. Last month, the U.S. Drought Monitor placed the Spokane area in the most extreme category for drought, called D4

Tenant, landlord groups wait on new resolution system

Eviction bridge expiration looms, but mechanisms aren't in place in county yet for mandated dispute remedies

August 26, 2021

Virginia Thomas

New laws and an eviction moratorium bridge have created confusion, and more funding for rental assistance is needed, say both landlord and tenant group leaders here.

Q&A with Seven2's New Presidents Sarah Clifford and Amy Nichols

August 26, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Sarah Clifford and Amy Nichols were promoted in July to presidents of Spokane-based digital media company Seven27 LLC, which does business as Seven2. For nearly nine years, Clifford has worked at the creative company, which develops games

Stauffer & Associates acquires Butler Robinson

Company owner sets goal to become largest locally owned practice

August 26, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Liberty Lake-based accounting firm Stauffer & Associates PLLC has acquired Spokane Valley-based Butler Robinson & Associates PS. Sam Mansour, owner, partner, and

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