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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Payday lending loses favor among borrowers

Effects of pandemic might reverse trend, however
November 5, 2020
Virginia Thomas
The popularity of payday lending in Washington state has been decreasing steadily, according to data released in August from the Washington state Department of Financial Institutions' 2019 Payday Lending Report.
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Design Source Inc.

Design Source to relocate to larger building

Renovations to begin mid-2021; interior designer plans to move late that year
November 5, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Spokane-based interior design company Design Source Inc. plans next year to move to a new, larger location at 502 E. Fifth, east of downtown Spokane, after a renovation of the 4,500-square-foot structure.
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JORDAN WERTMAN

Economic volatility influences donor behaviors

Fewer gifts, but major donors step up, fill gaps
October 22, 2020
Virginia Thomas
In a year fraught with economic turmoil stemming from a pandemic, Inland Northwest nonprofits say they've seen donor behaviors change in response to both their own economic uncertainty and the uncertainty nonprofits are experiencing.
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VIRGINIA THOMAS

A bad year for good sleep

Pandemic stress thought to exacerbate disorders, Spokane sleep specialist says
October 22, 2020
Virginia Thomas
It's a bad year for good sleep. Dr. Don Howard says many people are struggling with sleep issues related to being at home a great deal due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the stresses resulting from the pandemic's ripple effects.
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