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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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Northwest Specialty Hospital sells Post Falls campus for $67.5M

Health care organization's operations remain under physician ownership

September 22, 2022

Virginia Thomas

Northwest Specialty Hospital has sold its buildings and property to a Milwaukee-based investment management company for $67.5 million, becoming a tenant in the 186,000-square-foot facility the specialty hospital formerly owned.

Lukins & Annis focuses on growth, works to attract young attorneys

Emphasis on family support, boosting DEI top law firm's priorities

September 22, 2022

Virginia Thomas

Lukins & Annis PS, one of the largest law firms in the Inland Northwest, has been working on the firm's culture and diversity as its staff trends younger, says president and principal Mike Maurer. 'We have a program where we hire law students between

Rings & Things files for Chapter 7 liquidation after 50 years in business

Jewelry-part wholesaler closes doors, blames data loss

September 22, 2022

Virginia Thomas

After 50 years in business, Spokane jewelry component and bead wholesaler Rings & Things has closed its doors, and the company that operates it, NJWS Inc., filed for liquidation under Chapter 7 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

Rising Star Heather Hamlin: Contagious energy leads to opportunity

Nonprofit exec seizes chances to carve pathways

September 8, 2022

Virginia Thomas

Heather Hamlin says being executive director of the Women Helping Women Fund has been somewhat of a 'full-circle momentâ€ for her. 'Growing up in a small town, my family utilized some of the same services that I now get to fund as a grant maker,â€

Ashley House to serve medically fragile children at new Spokane site

Puget Sound company establishes South Hill pediatric care facility

September 8, 2022

Virginia Thomas

A new care facility for medically fragile children and teenagers will begin caring for patients this month on Spokane's South Hill. Ashley House, based in Federal Way, Washington, provides 24-hour nursing care for medically fragile, medically complex,

Moving the needle on analog music along Monroe

Spokane Record Store to buy, sell rare albums

September 8, 2022

Virginia Thomas

A local record connoisseur is opening Spokane Record Store on North Monroe Street this fall. Charley Berryhill says he plans to open the store at 1411 N. Monroe by Oct. 1. The 2,800-square-foot space, located two blocks south of the longtime

Hops N Drops to move to old Pizza Hut building

Hops N Drops owner coveted site along Newport Highway

September 8, 2022

Virginia Thomas

The Hops N Drops bar and restaurant on Spokane's North Side is moving to the Northpointe Plaza retail center. Kevin Eggen, CEO of the Bonney Lake, Washington-based restaurant chain, says the lease on the

Produce Supply Express acquired by competitor

Trucking company now is Kam-Way subsidiary

September 8, 2022

Virginia Thomas

Spokane-based Produce Supply Express Inc. has been acquired by a Blaine, Washington-based competitor. Kam-Way Transportation Inc. is now operating Produce Supply Express as its subsidiary, says Lom Hutchins. Previously vice president of Produce

Rising Star Chad White: Foodie finds success by keeping plate full

Chef driven by passion for culinary creativity

September 8, 2022

Virginia Thomas

Chad White, former contestant on the 'Top Chefâ€ TV show, says he initially hated working in the culinary world. Now, he can't slow down.

New Northeast PDA director eyes revitalization in Hillyard

Skepticism, housing among challenges facing agency

September 8, 2022

Virginia Thomas

Spokane's Northeast Public Development Authority has a new executive director, Jesse Bank, who says he plans to address some of the biggest problems facing the area, though he faces skepticism from the community.

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