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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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The Great PNW: After the amorous bears

Shockvertising pays off for Spokane apparel maker

August 15, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Mention The Great PNW bears to the majority of Spokanites, and one image immediately comes clearly to mind. That animated image, to innocent eyes, looks like one grown bear on his back haunches standing behind another that's resting on all four paws.

Exchange Publishing relocates to larger setting

Company occupied prior space for two decades

August 1, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Exchange Publishing LLC has moved to a two-story, 5,000-square-foot building at 5111 E. Trent from the 3,300-square-foot space it had occupied for two decades at 304 W. Third.

Music Therapy said to benefit patients with memory loss

Treatment can help to spark brain, social connections

August 1, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Sara Jane Ruggles, life enrichment director at North Star Assisted Living, in Coeur d'Alene, says staff members became misty-eyed as they watched residents participate in their first music therapy session.

Cheney Care Community Plans 12 duplex buildings

Institution's rezone request now goes before Council

August 1, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Cheney's planning commission has voted unanimously to recommend approval of rezoning of almost 5 acres of land near the southeast corner of Sixth Street and Simpson Parkway that would pave the way for construction of new Cheney Care Community duplexes.

Nonprofit thrift store revenues rise

Some say 'Kondo effect' boosted donations

August 1, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Spokane-area thrift stores associated with nonprofit organizations say donations are increasing and sales are up, meaning more funding is going to the organizations and causes those stores benefit.

Katerra factory delivers to Catalyst

Company moving Spokane office to Wonder Building

August 1, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Katerra Inc.'s Spokane Valley cross-laminated timber manufacturing facility has not yet been fully completed, but the Menlo Park, Calif.-based construction, design, and manufacturing company has already delivered its first order in Spokane

Historic Cheney depot slated for relocation

Preservation group plans to restore old train station

July 18, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Plans to preserve the historic Cheney Depot are moving ahead, and the nonprofit organization supporting its preservation says the building could be moved to a new location as early as this summer.

Sigma Chi breaks ground on new house at WSU

Project said to be first new fraternity structure in the Northwest in years

July 18, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Construction started last month on the first new fraternity house to be built in a generation at Washington State University's Pullman campus.

H.D. Fowler starts work on new building in Spokane Valley

Waterworks equipment supplier plans fall move

July 18, 2019

Virginia Thomas

A new wholesale distribution center for waterworks and irrigation equipment distributor H.D. Fowler Co. is under construction at 410 N. Park Road, in Spokane Valley.

STCU expands senior leadership team

Credit union seeks to fill two more officer roles

July 18, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Spokane Teachers Credit Union has expanded its senior leadership from seven to 13 positions, including four employees who have been promoted to newly-created vice president roles.

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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

The Great PNW: After the amorous bears

Exchange Publishing relocates to larger setting

Music Therapy said to benefit patients with memory loss

Cheney Care Community Plans 12 duplex buildings

Nonprofit thrift store revenues rise

Katerra factory delivers to Catalyst

Historic Cheney depot slated for relocation

Sigma Chi breaks ground on new house at WSU

H.D. Fowler starts work on new building in Spokane Valley

STCU expands senior leadership team

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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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