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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Ghost Kitchens: National restaurant trend appears in Spokane

Some new ventures opt not to offer in-house dining during pandemic era
August 13, 2020
Virginia Thomas
An emerging restaurant model known as 'ghost kitchens” is gaining popularity in some parts of the U.S. and could find a foothold in Spokane, industry experts say. The concept appears to be becoming more appealing as COVID-19 pandemic-related
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Public companies rebound with market

Composite value higher than year-earlier quarter
July 30, 2020
Virginia Thomas
The seven publicly traded companies in the Spokane area rebounded from earlier volatility in the second quarter, according to an analysis by Spokane-based Hart Capital Management Inc. The overall composite value of the seven companies increased
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Socially distanced, socially conscious

Some nonprofits switch to longer fundraising cycles, spend less on overhead
July 30, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Instead of canceling fundraising events, many Inland Northwest nonprofits have moved them into the digital realm. Donor participation in charity events is lower, but some nonprofits say they're receiving nearly as many donations as in prior years from
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Virginia Thomas

Driving retirement

While bus driving is popular among retirees, uncertainty over students' return may push seniors into other part-time jobs
July 30, 2020
Virginia Thomas
The most popular part-time job for retirees in Washington state is that of school bus driver, according to a report released last month by national life insurance agency Choice Mutual. But whether that job will remain in the top spot for retirees is hard
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Working the unemployment system

Many people are making more on unemployment than in jobs, some say
July 30, 2020
Virginia Thomas
While the number of people unemployed in Washington state is falling slowly, a combination of fear of contracting COVID-19 and an additional $600 in weekly federal pandemic unemployment benefits have led some people to refuse to return to work, some
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StanCraft to add third hangar at its Cd'A jet center

$7.5M steel structure to be completed next year
July 16, 2020
Virginia Thomas
StanCraft Jet Center is expanding its ongoing development plans in North Idaho with the addition of a 57,200-square-foot hangar at Coeur d'Alene Airport-Pappy Boyington Field. Construction on the StanCraft Jet Center began last year. As previously
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Hecla Mining touts production, new investor

Mining company expects to repay debt by year-end
July 16, 2020
Virginia Thomas
All five of Hecla Mining Co's mines are in operation, producing about 3.4 million ounces of silver and almost 60,000 ounces of gold in the second quarter, the Coeur d'Alene-based mining concern reported earlier this month. Also, a Canadian company
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