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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.

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Spokane architects discuss pipeline realities

Coming off strong years, some firms expected slowdown before pandemic
July 16, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Some architects here say they're beginning to see a slowdown in a few design sectors, with some projects in the pipeline put on hold indefinitely due to the pandemic-induced economic slowdown. Jeff Warner, principal with Spokane-based ALSC Architects
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At least 44K jobs said to be preserved in Spokane area through PPP

Nearly 6,500 employers land loans totaling 100s of millions of dollars
July 16, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Nearly 6,500 Spokane-area employers received hundreds of millions of dollars tied to preserving at least 44,000 jobs through federal Paycheck Protection Program loans. The U.S. Small Business Administration declines to disclose the total loan volume
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Cora DevLin

Inland Northwest Spine adds new robotic microscope

Modus V said to ease surgeries, allow student viewing of operations
July 2, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Inland Northwest Spine & Neurosurgery PLLC, of Coeur d'Alene, has a new piece of operating room equipment that orthopedic surgeon Dr. Douglas Blaty says is a vast improvement over previous tools. The Modus V digital microscope, produced by
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Lone Wolf Distributors acquired by Texas group

Glock-accessory maker is based in Priest River
July 2, 2020
Virginia Thomas
A Priest River, Idaho, manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket parts and accessories for Glock brand firearms has been bought by an out-of-state company. Lone Wolf Distributors Inc. was acquired on May 22 by Jersey Village, Texas-based Vigilant Gear
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BERNARDO|WILLS ARCHITECTS PC

Empire Eye breaks ground on $3.9 million project in Spokane Valley

Company plans to move Valley office in mid-2021
July 2, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Empire Eye Physicians PS, of Spokane Valley, has broken ground on a new facility and expects to move into its new space in mid-2021. The facility, to be called Empire Eye Physicians & Empire Eye Surgery Center, will be located at 16010 E. Indiana, in
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Courtesy of Lauren Davis

Excelsior to treat unwilling patients under Ricky's Law

Eight beds designated for involuntary care
July 2, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Spokane's Excelsior Youth Center is now prepared to treat minors who have been placed in inpatient treatment involuntarily for behavioral health and addiction issues.
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AVISTA CORP

Parting Thoughts with Avista's Marian Durkin

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July 2, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Marian Durkin is retiring after 15 years at Avista Corp., where she helped to build its legal and compliance departments from the ground up. Durkin was born on the East Coast, and she says she's been working her way westward ever since.
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Virginia Thomas

Share.Farm shares in delivery craze

Produce delivery demand spikes in INW; Spokane company selected for USDA program
July 2, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Now is Share.Farm's time to shine, Vince Peak says. The founder and CEO of the 2-year-old online farm-to-consumer market says the COVID-19 pandemic has presented as many opportunities for Share.Farm as it has challenges.
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VIRGINIA THOMAS

A taxing season for Spokane CPAs

Tax preparers here stretched thin as extended deadline nears
July 2, 2020
Virginia Thomas
The federal tax filing deadline extension has created additional stress for Spokane accountants. As the new July 15 deadline approaches, many clients have put off filing until the last minute, and some CPAs here say that has created a bottleneck of work
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Associated Industries launches new service

LeaveAdmin to help employers, HR pros
June 18, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Spokane-based employer consulting and legal services group Associated Industries has launched a new leave management service for its members.
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