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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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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Massive Amazon-like project pursued in Spokane Valley

Project Fireball to include 1.3M square feet, is similar to megaretailer's other projects
October 14, 2020
Virginia Thomas
The city of Spokane Valley today approved a permit for initial grading work for a 1.3 million-square-foot building. The company behind the development, characterized as Project Fireball, isn't listed in public documents, but the project has some of the
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Hagadone to expand towers project

Third building proposed, could include mix of hotel rooms, condos, apartments
October 8, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Hagadone Hospitality Co. has received the Coeur d'Alene planning commission's approval to pursue a new mixed-use development in southeastern Coeur d'Alene, just west of Fernan Lake.
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R&R Heating changes hands

New owner says products, services won't be affected
October 8, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Derek and Shannon Main, of Spokane, have acquired R&R Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. from company founders Randy and Cheryl Hastings, according to a letter Derek Main sent to R&R customers in early September.
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Selkirk Pharma secures another $12 million in capital

West Plains project, site tweaked, records show
October 8, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Spokane-based injectable-drug manufacturing and packaging startup Selkirk Pharma Inc. has raised more than $12 million in financing. Separately, Selkirk Pharma has shifted slightly its site for a 147,000-square-foot aseptic manufacturing, warehouse
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Q&A with Kitty Cantina owner Justyn Cozza

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October 8, 2020
Virginia Thomas
What's a cat cafe without cats? Justyn and Tori Cozza, owners of Kitty Cantina LLC, a cat cafe at 6704 N. Nevada, on Spokane's North Side, found out last month when an outbreak of feline panleukopenia at partner organization SpokAnimal forced them t
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