• Home
  • About Us
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
  • Newsroom
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
  • Current Issue
    • Latest News
    • Special Report
    • Up Close
    • Opinion
  • News by Sector
    • Real Estate & Construction
    • Banking & Finance
    • Health Care
    • Education & Talent
    • North Idaho
    • Technology
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail
    • Government
  • Roundups & Features
    • Calendar
    • People
    • Business Licenses
    • Q&A Profiles
    • Cranes & Elevators
    • Retrospective
    • Insights
    • Restaurants & Retail
  • Supplements & Magazines
    • Book of Lists
    • Building the INW
    • Market Fact Book
    • Economic Forecast
    • Best Places to Work
    • Partner Publications
  • E-Edition
  • Journal Events
    • Elevating the Conversation
    • Workforce Summit
    • Icons
    • Women in Leadership
    • Rising Stars
    • Best Places to Work
    • People of Influence
    • Business of the Year Awards
  • Podcasts
  • Sponsored
  • INW Senior
Home » Authors » Karina Elias
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.  

Reporter
[email protected]
509.344.1267
Articles

ARTICLES

Apartment&CourtMap.jpg

Catholic Charities plans $20M in low-income housing upgrades

Renovations include new finishes, fixtures, other improvements
June 5, 2025
Karina Elias
brucejolicoeur_pullquote.jpg

Low appraisals viewed as a problem by some, misperception by others

Perceptions of a low appraisal trend are misguided, other factors at play
June 5, 2025
Karina Elias

In today’s post-pandemic housing market, some real estate agents in Spokane say that residential appraisals are coming in lower than expected, leading to agreed-upon deals being upended and frustrating sellers and buyers.



Read More
WILstats.jpg

Leadership training attracts more women in Spokane

Pronounced shift in trends has occurred over past decade
June 5, 2025
Karina Elias

Over the last ten years, women have begun to outpace men in Leadership Spokane's immersive leadership program, reflecting a start cultural shift from being a male-dominated cohort. 


Read More
Selkirk-Sports1_web.jpg

Selkirk Sport expands as pickleball proves to be more than a fad

Cd'A manufacturer, retailer has grown by 1,900% since the start of the pandemic
May 22, 2025
Karina Elias

Selkirk Sport, a family-owned manufacturer and retailer of pickleball equipment, has grown to 200 employees and 1,500 square feet of space in the past five years. 


Read More
HarrySladich_pullquote_web.jpg

GoJoe Patrol inks fifth franchisee

Operation in Maryland to be security company's second in D.C. area
May 22, 2025
Karina Elias

GoJoe Patrol is opening its fifth franchisee location in the Washington D.C. metro area, where it launched its first establishment.


Read More
Hillyard91_web.jpg

Hillyard gets creative: Spokane's first designated arts district emerges

Neighborhood on track for state designation by end of summer
May 22, 2025
Karina Elias

Hillyard is on track to become Spokane's first creative district neighborhood thanks to a federally funded pilot program  and collaborative effort between residents, artists, and business owners. 


Read More
Next-Chapter1_web.jpg

Next Chapter forms to help those emerging from homelessness

Organization provides furniture, classes at old North Side church
May 22, 2025
Karina Elias

At Next Chapter: Home & Leadership Development, newly housed people can shop for furniture and home goods at no cost and enroll in leadership development courses. 


Read More
Brio_Tiny_Home_web.jpg

Spokane opens door to more backyard homes

City to adopt statewide ADU laws, loosen rules
May 22, 2025
Karina Elias

The city of Spokane is preparing to adopt statewide changes to its housing code pertaining to accessory dwelling units. 


Read More
DanRoark_pullquote.jpg

Gestalt Diagnostics raises $7.5M in Series A funding

Capital expected to fuel broader market adoption for pathology-tech company
May 8, 2025
Karina Elias

Gestalt Diagnostics has raised $7.5M in Series A funding and is set to broaden its market reach and accelerate growth. 


Read More
MaryVerner_web.jpg

Catching up with former Spokane Mayor Mary Verner

Former Spokane Mayor charts career protecting natural resources
May 8, 2025
Karina Elias

Life after leaving office has been filled with career opportunities for former Mayor Mary Verner, who fondly looks back at her time in office. 


Read More
View All Articles by Karina Elias
Daily News Updates

Subscribe today to our free E-Newsletters!

Subscribe

Featured Poll

What initiative would best support women advancing to leadership in your industry?

Popular Articles

  • Paul read2
    By Matt Stephens

    Spokane Colleges Foundation recognizes Journal publisher

  • Scc rendering (2) web
    By Ethan Pack

    $25M renovation at SCC scheduled for July start

  • Millennium (15) web
    By Ethan Pack

    $10M townhome project planned in Garland area

  • Bulldog (1) web
    By Matt Stephens

    Logan Tavern owners acquire iconic Spokane property

  • Rob hartman web
    By Karina Elias

    Lee & Hayes wins liability ruling against former client

  • News Content
    • News
    • Special Report
    • Up Close
    • Roundups & Features
    • Opinion
  • More Content
    • E-Edition
    • E-Mail Newsletters
    • Newsroom
    • Special Publications
    • Partner Publications
  • Customer Service
    • Editorial Calendar
    • Our Readers
    • Advertising
    • Subscriptions
    • Media Kit
  • Other Links
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Journal Events
    • Privacy Policy
    • Tri-Cities Publications

Journal of Business BBB Business Review allianceLogo.jpg CVC_Logo-1_small.jpg

All content copyright ©  2026 by the Journal of Business and Northwest Business Press Inc. All rights reserved.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing