Karina Elias

Megabus, Northwestern Stage partner to expand bus service in PNW

Collaboration includes 35 destination cities in Washington, Idaho

May 25, 2023

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

Y255 student advertising agency wins WSU competition

New concept places ads within video games

May 11, 2023

Karina Elias

Y255, a student-developed agency that helps companies advertise products to Generation Z through customized video game experiences, has won the Herbert B. Jones $15,000 grand prize at Washington State University's 20th annual Business Plan Competition.

Meet & Greet with Incyte Diagnostics' Mari Patel

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May 11, 2023

Karina Elias

Incyte Diagnostics, the Spokane Valley-based diagnostic pathology clinic, has promoted Mari Patel to CEO from chief operating officer. Patel was born and raised in Canada and attended Loma Linda University, in California. She holds a doctorate in

2023 Business Icons: North Idaho's Judy and Steve Meyer

Couple share interests in service to community

May 11, 2023

Karina Elias

Service to the community is an inherent trait shared by Judy and Steve Meyer, says their son, Chris Meyer. 'They have always been keenly aware of the value of public service and support of others,â€ he says. 'They do it because it's the right

An Unintended Catalyst: Lessons learned at U District building lead to new startup

McKinstry spins off Overcast Innovations to manufacture ceiling panels, tubing systems

May 11, 2023

Karina Elias

Since the opening of the Catalyst building in Spokane's University District in September 2020, energy-efficiency system designer and contractor McKinstry Co. has formed a new company focusing on elements first designed for the building.