Karina Elias

The Great PNW fields opportunity with Seattle Seahawks

Spokane apparel maker launches its first line of NFL merchandise

November 4, 2021

After fumbling an initial call, The Great PNW has scored an exclusive new line of licensed Seattle Seahawks football team merchandise.

TruBlue home-care service opens in Coeur d'Alene

Franchise home-care service opens in Coeur d'Alene

October 21, 2021

Karina Elias

A Coeur d'Alene couple has opened a franchise operation of TruBlue Inc., which offers home maintenance and minor repairs. The franchise, TruBlue of North Idaho, serves Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Rathdrum, Athol, and the surrounding areas

Gonzaga lands large gifts in noncampaign year

During pandemic, many supporters 'stepped up'

October 21, 2021

Karina Elias

Gonzaga University received $49 million overall in cash and pledges during its most recent fiscal year, says Jeff Geldien, assistant vice principal of academic development. More than 10,500 donors helped to make it one of the biggest years for

Spokane Gastroenterology partners with Velocity Clinical Research

In its Washington entry, Velocity conducts clinical trials through Preiksaitis' gastroenterology office

October 21, 2021

Karina Elias

Velocity Clinical Research, a national corporation with 28 dedicated research sites, has partnered with Spokane Gastroenterology Clinic PS, marking the clinic Velocity's entry into Washington state. Spokane Gastroenterology, established in 2016

Parting Thoughts with The Inlander's Jacob Fries

Former Editor, Pacific Northwest Inlander

October 21, 2021

Karina Elias

Longtime Pacific Northwest Inlander editor Jacob Fries has left the publication to be the executive director of InvestigateWest, a nonprofit based in Seattle with a focus on reporting critical issues throughout the Pacific Northwest. Fries is a Spokane

Spokane Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention Center builds new home

Larger clinic will be hub for Bale Doneen Method for preventive practice

October 21, 2021

Karina Elias

Spokane-based Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention Center is building a new $1.5 million facility at 371 E. Fifth, across Fifth Avenue from MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, on Spokane's lower South Hill. The center will be moving from its current location

Gonzaga, other INW universities enter NIL era

Schools focus on preparing student-athletes for personal branding, other opportunities

October 21, 2021

Karina Elias

Months into the new NCAA policy that allows student-athletes to sell their name, image, and likeness, a handful in the Inland Northwest have begun brokering financial deals and sponsorships. Those deals are in the tens and hundreds of dollars thus

Transblue franchise debuts in Spokane

Exterior design, management company is seventh location to open in Washington

October 7, 2021

Karina Elias

Local entrepreneur and 20-year U.S. Marine Corps and Navy veteran Zach Simms is opening an exterior design and construction management company in downtown Spokane. Transblue LLC is headquartered in the greater Seattle area and began franchising in 2019.

New Wells Fargo branch envisioned on South Hill

Lincoln Heights bank location may be ready for February opening

October 7, 2021

Karina Elias

San Francisco-based Wells Fargo & Co. has begun planning a new bank branch inside the Lincoln Heights Shopping Center, on Spokane's South Hill, says Juan Lopez, Wells Fargo's senior communications consultant. The branch will be located at

Acceleration physical therapy practice plans $2.2 million new building

Practice to move South Hill location to new structure

October 7, 2021

Karina Elias

Dave Jeter and Beth Sweigert, owners and founders of Acceleration Physical Therapy PLLC, plan to construct a $2.2 million clinic at 701 S. Sherman, where they plan to move their practice from leased space on the South Hill, says Jeter. The