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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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Continuous Composites files counterclaim in attorney fees dispute

3D manufacturer claims prior agreement is for $3M
December 5, 2024
Karina Elias

Continuous Composites Inc., of Coeur d'Alene, has filed a counterclaim in U.S. District Court in Spokane that disputes an earlier claim for attorney fees by Spokane Lee & Hayes PC.


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CarbonQuest to double its workforce, expand tech

Estimated $36M infusion to enable company to enter new markets
December 5, 2024
Karina Elias

“We are at a growth inflection point.” 

Shane Johnson 

CarbonQuest Inc. 


$36M

Estimated capital raised in Series A funding. 


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Parting Thoughts with Susan Meyer, Spokane Transit Authority CEO

December 5, 2024
Karina Elias

Susan Meyer, CEO of the Spokane Transit Authority, will retire at year-end, after leading the STA for 19 years. 


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Whitworth works to address mental health needs of youth

$3.4M grant to support rural, refugee students
December 5, 2024
Karina Elias

Whitworth University has received a $3.4 million grant to establish a new program to address critical mental health needs of students in rural communities and refugee and immigrant students in Spokane County schools.  


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Spokane Workforce Council projects 'war for talent'

Filling demand depends on tapping into all groups
December 5, 2024
Karina Elias

The Spokane Workforce Council's four-year plan will focus on partnering with key growth industries and helping the local workforce acquire the skills and credentials needed to fill those roles. 


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Cambria Hotel opens near Spokane Airport

Four-story lodge offers restaurant, bar, market
November 21, 2024
Karina Elias

A new 91-room hotel has opened near Spokane International Airport. 


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Parting Thoughts: Ed Walker, Co-owner & President, Walker Construction Inc.

November 21, 2024
Karina Elias

Ed Walker will retire from his 32-year career in construction on Jan. 1. 


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Oregon group acquires Spokane's HMA CPA

Aldrich Group expands reach in Inland Northwest
November 21, 2024
Karina Elias

HMA CPA, of Spokane, has been acquired by Oregon-based Aldrich Group of Cos. 



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Spokane Valley UPS customer center to be upgraded

New system to process 19,000 packages per hour
November 21, 2024
Karina Elias

A UPS store and designated customer center in Spokane Valley has started upgrades valued at $18.8 million to its conveyor system. 


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Joya Child & Family Development to begin expansion

New research and training facility coming in April
November 21, 2024
Karina Elias

Joya Child & Family Development soon will open its doors to a $3 million research and training institute on its University District campus


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