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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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2025 Rising Stars: Anna Alsept

Life long runner looks to expand ideas for new events, competitions
September 11, 2025
Karina Elias

Anna Alsept, a 2025 Spokane Journal of Business Rising Star, is credited as the driving force behind the indoor track and field season at The Podium in Spokane's North Bank neighborhood.



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2025 Rising Stars: Melissa Koontz

Energetic leader hailed as a dynamic powerhouse in the community
September 11, 2025
Karina Elias

Melissa Koontz is being recognized as a 2025 Rising Star for her drive and dynamic personality that commands a room.


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Partners INW to move to new building, expand capacity

Warehouse purchased from Ziegler family; rehab project to start next spring
August 28, 2025
Karina Elias

Partner INW has purchased a former hardware warehouse on East Sprague that will help the nonprofit expand its services to the region's families and individuals in need. 


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Remembering: Larry Stanley, founder of Empire Bolt & Screw

Business and civic leader well known for character and community service
August 28, 2025
Karina Elias

Larry Stanley, founder of Empire Bolt & Screw, is remembered by friends and family for his integrity, diligence, and civic leadership. 


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Spokane investors acquire Bonner Mall

Shopping center is currently 78% occupied
August 28, 2025
Karina Elias

Bonner Mall, a 195,800-square-foot enclosed shopping center in Ponderay, Idaho, just north of Sandpoint, has been acquired by Bonner Mall LLC, an investor group led by Dave Black and Chris Bell, of Spokane-based NAI Black.



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Crisis relief facility expansion proposed

$15.7M development to break ground in 2026
August 28, 2025
Karina Elias

Spokane County is in the planning stages of an estimated $15.7 million expansion of its existing Spokane Regional Stabilization Center. 


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Work begins on $200M Village at Midway project

Construction underway for market, fuel station at North Spokane development
August 28, 2025
Karina Elias

Earlier this month, developers broke ground on the Midway Market and Fuel Station — a prelude to the Village at Midway, a $200 million project slated to bring hundreds of luxury apartments, restaurants, and community spaces to North Spokane.


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Rooting for success: Pilot program takes hold downtown

Reforestation efforts to lower temps, boost foot traffic, save energy
August 28, 2025
Karina Elias

The city of Spokane, in collaboration with the Downtown Spokane Partnership, is launching a downtown reforestation pilot program to enhance the city center’s tree canopies and transform its concrete corridors into cooler, greener streets.


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Spokane Airports names new CEO

Larry Krauter vacated the role earlier this year
August 18, 2025
Karina Elias

David Haring has been selected as the next CEO of Spokane Airports, which includes Spokane International Airport, Felts Field, and the Airport Business Park. Haring is expected to take the helm starting Oct. 6.




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Catching up with: Michaele Armstrong, executive director of Evergreen Bioscience Innovation Cluster

Business incubator offers flexible terms for early-stage companies
August 14, 2025
Karina Elias

Evergreen Bioscience Innovation Cluster has opened a 5,000-square-foot incubator in North Spokane—a tangible step toward a bigger vision for the region's life sciences future.


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