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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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After delay, Lancer Hospitality starts food service for Spokane Parks

Company becomes vendor at Riverfront, other venues

June 17, 2021

Virginia Thomas

The Spokane Parks and Recreation department has selected a Minneapolis-based catering and food-service company to handle the food and beverage operations at city parks.

EWU to expand its online offerings

University adds digital master's level courses

June 17, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Eastern Washington University will offer a series of new graduate-level degrees and certificates online beginning this fall. The Cheney-based university announced via press release on June 14 that it's expanding its online course offerings for graduate

Creating opportunities for female credit union CEOs

SMFCU's Keesee helps to launch industry group

June 17, 2021

Virginia Thomas

In February, Spokane Media Federal Credit Union President and CEO Debie Keesee became one of 13 founders of a group that provides support for female leaders of small-asset credit unions.

Parting Thoughts with Panhandle Health District's Lora Whalen

June 17, 2021

Virginia Thomas

ora Whalen is leaving Panhandle Health District after serving as its director for a decade. Whalen, age 61, was born and raised in Iowa, where she attended the University of Iowa for dual bachelor's degrees, one in nursing and the other in Spanish.

Spokane manufacturers expect long lead times into 2022

Supply issues coupled with steady demand contribute to backlogs

June 17, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Some manufacturers here say that demand for their products remains high, but they expect to experience ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic into 2022.

Vax On, Mask Off: Employers adapt to mask rules, vaccination monitoring

Organizations find their boundaries as more people return to offices

June 17, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Employers find themselves treading a narrow path when it comes to confirming employee vaccination status while keeping within state guidelines, some employer representatives here say.

Mountain View Gymnastics plans renovations, move

Owner hopes to add dance program after expansion

June 3, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Sheri House, owner of Mountain View Gymnastics Inc., of Airway Heights, says she hopes to consolidate the business into a renovated building this summer.

Unleashed Academy plans new facility in Spokane Valley

Dog training center to add boarding, indoor dog park

June 3, 2021

Virginia Thomas

A dog training and boarding business plans to construct and move into two new buildings worth a combined $5 million along East Sprague, in the Veradale area of Spokane Valley.

Constructing an education pipeline to homebuilding

Mead School District, SHBA kick off program by constructing sheds

June 3, 2021

Virginia Thomas

A collaborative effort between Mead School District and the Spokane Home Builders Association is working to spark interest in the trades-particularly residential home construction-among middle-school and high-school students.

Childcare help is coming, but will it be enough?

Even so, providers say staffing shortages make availability elusive as ever

June 3, 2021

Virginia Thomas

A scarcity of child care options that worsened in 2020 has led to legislation that ultimately could increase the number of working women, child care providers here and industry organizations say.

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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.

ARTICLES

After delay, Lancer Hospitality starts food service for Spokane Parks

EWU to expand its online offerings

Creating opportunities for female credit union CEOs

Parting Thoughts with Panhandle Health District's Lora Whalen

Spokane manufacturers expect long lead times into 2022

Vax On, Mask Off: Employers adapt to mask rules, vaccination monitoring

Mountain View Gymnastics plans renovations, move

Unleashed Academy plans new facility in Spokane Valley

Constructing an education pipeline to homebuilding

Childcare help is coming, but will it be enough?

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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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If you were to renovate to increase home value, which room would you remodel first?

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