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Karina Elias

Karina Elias

Reporter Karina Elias covers the banking and finance industry. A California native, she attended the University of California at Santa Barbara. Karina loves salsa dancing, traveling, baking, cuddling with her dog, and writing creative fiction and non-fiction.  

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Wolfe Development to build its first homes in Spokane Valley

Newly formed company plans $6.9M development in Kokomo neighborhood
February 27, 2025
Karina Elias

Newly formed Wolfe Development acquires 2.5 acres in Spokane Valley, and sets aim to build 10 "forever homes." 



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Key Tronic to expand production, generate hundreds of jobs

Revenue, income growth projected despite recent downturn
February 27, 2025
Karina Elias

Key Tronic is scaling production at its Arkansas and Vietnam facilities which could bring upwards of 100 new professional roles to Spokane. 


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Parting Thoughts with former Spokane Airports CEO Larry Krauter

February 27, 2025
Karina Elias

Larry Krauter, former CEO of Spokane Airports, has departed to lead the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The Journal caught up with Krauter on his last day as Spokane Airports CEO to discuss his tenure, career path, and why he chose to leave.


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Spokane Valley moves forward with its own tourism identity

City sees increase interest, focuses on sports travel
February 27, 2025
Karina Elias

Two years after seceding from the regional tourism promotion allegiance, Spokane Valley sees a growing interest in the city, and a future in sports travel. 


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Premera's mental health matchmaker service grows

Program addresses access to mental health therapy
February 27, 2025
Karina Elias

Premera Blue Cross's program to help members experiencing mental health distress gain access to providers has shown success in the first two years since launching. 


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Hillyard PDA plans $12.5M mixed-use project

Workforce housing, child care facility envisioned
February 13, 2025
Karina Elias

The Northeast Public Development Authority plans to break ground on a $12.5 million mixed-use building later this year. 


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BuyWander to move to larger warehouse

Relocation marks startup's fourth site in past year
February 13, 2025
Karina Elias

BuyWander plans to move to a larger warehouse location in Spokane Valley. 


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Parting Thoughts: Alan Lesher, president and CEO of YMCA of the Inland Northwest

February 13, 2025
Karina Elias

Alan Lesher, president and CEO of the YMCA of the Inland Northwest, will retire from his role at the end of the month after a 16-year tenure with the nonprofit organization. 


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Following acquisition, south Spokane complex undergoes remodel

Moran Vista now known as Vineyard Park
February 13, 2025
Karina Elias

Vineyard Park at South Hill is acquired by a Western Washington company and begins to renovate the facility in keeping with the company brand. 


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North Idaho AI startup gains momentum

Alphy's HarmCheck product used to detect high-risk communications
February 13, 2025
Karina Elias

A communications startup in Coeur d'Alene geared toward detecting harmful language is getting a big boost from local investors and notable people in the tech world. 


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