Karina Elias

Sister entrepreneurs support each other's ventures

Vintage store expected to pass $500K in sales; skincare business plans to launch product line

June 8, 2023

Entrepreneurial sisters Emily Elizabeth Johnson and Jenny Cashion say that although they own distinct small businesses, they frequently lean on each other for support and advice. 'We always say we're in the same boat, but we're in different water

Meet & Greet with Lydig Construction CFO Katie Burton

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June 8, 2023

Karina Elias

Spokane Valley-based Lydig Construction Inc. recently appointed Katie Burton as the company's new chief financial officer. Burton, 42, succeeds Mark Bray, who retired at the start of the year after serving in that role for 28 years.

Gesa Credit Union expands footprint into North Idaho

Branch expected to open in Post Falls late this year

June 8, 2023

Karina Elias

Gesa Credit Union is building a 10,500-square-foot multitenant building in Post Falls in which the Richland, Washington-based financial institution plans to establish its full-service branch in Idaho. Richard Waddle, Gesa's executive vice president

Big building remodels hit heart of downtown

Upgrades, conversion eyed, underway at four buildings within four-block radius

June 8, 2023

Karina Elias

Renovations are planned for two iconic structures in Spokane's downtown core-the Crescent Building and the Fidelity Building-according to pre-development applications submitted to the city of Spokane. With the addition of these two new projects

Megabus, Northwestern Stage partner to expand bus service in PNW

Collaboration includes 35 destination cities in Washington, Idaho

May 25, 2023

Karina Elias

Megabus, the intercity bus service of Coach USA LLC, has partnered with Spokane-based Northwestern Stage Lines to offer expanded bus service options to 35 cities in Washington and Idaho, as part of East Coast company's first foray into the Pacific North

Custom merch producer Zome Design leverages power of swag

Fresh off Bloomsday, company to make Hoopfest goods

May 25, 2023

Karina Elias

Custom merchandise produced by Zome Inc. is ubiquitous throughout the Inland Northwest, with its products including this year's Bloomsday T-shirts and branded merchandise sold at concerts, bars, and breweries, claims Brayden Jessen, CEO and president of

Tampiens join USL Spokane ownership group

Co-proprietors to focus on strategy, marketing

May 25, 2023

Karina Elias

Real estate developer Jordan Tampien and his wife, Whitney, have signed on to the ownership group for the United Soccer League Spokane expansion clubs. 'It just seemed like a fantastic opportunity,â€ says Jordan Tampien. 'We need something like

Salvation Army considers affordable housing development

Portion of rents would go toward down payments for permanent homes

May 25, 2023

Karina Elias

The Salvation Army Spokane Citadel Corps has evolved and adapted its services to meet the needs of the community for over a century, and now leaders from the charitable organization hope to build workforce housing that leads to permanent homeownership.

Parting Thoughts with KHQ's Patricia McRae

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May 25, 2023

Karina Elias

After a 41-year career in broadcast journalism, Patricia McRae has retired from her role as president of Spokane-based KHQ Inc. and Cowles Montana Media Co. McRae, 63, a born-and-raised Spokanite, received a degree in communications from

Ten Capital reaches $1 billion in managed assets

New milestone coincides with Hightower strategic partnership

May 25, 2023

Karina Elias

Ten Capital Wealth Advisors LLC, of Spokane, has reached $1 billion in assets under management between its home offices in Spokane and its offices in Seattle, Washington. 'Reaching ($1 billion) lets us know we're doing something right, to be able