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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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Whitworth's continuing studies program adapts over 100 years

Deans attribute success to changing with demand

November 21, 2019

Virginia Thomas

This year, the School of Continuing Studies at Whitworth University turns 100 years old. The university's catalogue from the school's founding year describes the program as tailored 'for those whose college career has been interrupted, and who now

New arts building rises at St. George's School

Structure to house art, music programs for K-8

November 21, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Saint George's School is constructing a new arts building on its campus at 2929 W. Waikiki, just north of Spokane. The building, which is valued at about $428,000, will be used by students in grades kindergarten through eighth and will have a music

Q&A with Coeur d'Alene Casino's Laura Stensgar

November 21, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Laura Stensgar was named CEO of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe-owned Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel last month. The tribe has about 2,500 members, about 150 of whom work at the casino.

Zombie Attack: Group looks to reduce number of abandoned 'zombie' homes

Some Spokane professionals organize to address growing problem in some Spokane neighborhoods

November 21, 2019

Virginia Thomas

A loose group of Spokane professionals has begun working to relieve some of the pressure the area's housing market is under by bringing 'zombie homesâ€ back to life.

Spokane-area fabricators forge expansions

Construction activity, new products drive growth for trio of manufacturers

November 21, 2019

Virginia Thomas

A trio of metals fabrication companies here are expanding. One is moving to a new facility, and two are building new structures.

Q&A with Gonzaga University's Rosemarie Hunter

November 7, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Gonzaga University established its School of Leadership Studies almost a year and a half ago when it renamed the School of Professional Studies and brought its existing undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree and certificate programs under one roof.

Financial institutions, customers endure trade disputes

Banks remain healthy, consider long-term outlook

November 7, 2019

Virginia Thomas

As trade disputes between the U.S. and some foreign nations persist, a couple of financial institutions here say they and their customers are weathering the storm.

EWU looks to fix 'leaky' STEM pipeline with 100 Women Strong

Program aims to attract, keep females in engineering, computer science fields

November 7, 2019

Virginia Thomas

The national average for women undergraduate students majoring in engineering and computer science is 20%, while the percentage of women students in those majors at Eastern Washington University trails even that low rate at 10%, says Leslie Cornick,

Marijuana market mellows in Spokane

Once characterized by steep sales jumps and supply-demand swings, cannabis sector stabilizes

November 7, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Marijuana sales countywide and statewide continue to climb, albeit at a more gradual rate this year than in previous years, retailers and analysts say.

Gravity Labs founders launch new news app

Through nonprofit effort, Respite to provide info for transgender community

October 24, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Robbi Katherine Anthony and Patrick McHugh, founders of nonprofit project Solace, have launched an app that aims to curate news relevant to the transgender community.

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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

Whitworth's continuing studies program adapts over 100 years

New arts building rises at St. George's School

Q&A with Coeur d'Alene Casino's Laura Stensgar

Zombie Attack: Group looks to reduce number of abandoned 'zombie' homes

Spokane-area fabricators forge expansions

Q&A with Gonzaga University's Rosemarie Hunter

Financial institutions, customers endure trade disputes

EWU looks to fix 'leaky' STEM pipeline with 100 Women Strong

Marijuana market mellows in Spokane

Gravity Labs founders launch new news app

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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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