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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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Spokane Metro Substation work is well underway

Avista to invest $73M in downtown facility
March 28, 2024
Karina Elias

Security wall construction and landscaping is underway for the $73 million Spokane Metro Substation project on the 700 block of Third Avenue in downtown Spokane. 


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North Spokane Corridor proceeds southward toward I-90

Projects will be bid this year for work between Sprague, Mission avenues
March 28, 2024
Karina Elias

Construction of the North Spokane Corridor continues on its southward path to link up with Interstate 90. 


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AAA Washington opens Spokane Fleet Center

New facility has eight trucks with capability to expand
March 14, 2024
Karina Elias

The rising number of requests for roadside assistance has prompted AAA Washington to open a fleet center in Spokane. 


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Financial Trex sees rise in fee-only advising

Trend in industry moves from commission base
March 14, 2024
Karina Elias

Financial Trex has been offering fee-based financial planning for close to a decade, with a focus on the "sandwich" generation, middle-aged people caring for both parents and children. 


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Meet & Greet: Kyle Ferguson, Chief Executive Officer, HollisterStier Allergy

March 14, 2024
Karina Elias

HollisterStier Allergy CEO, Kyle Ferguson is passionate about the way immunotherapies can improve peoples lives, and wants to make sure the rest of the country can have access those these medicines, and potentially even bring the company, and Spokane, to the global market. 


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Garza appointed Port of Pend Oreille economic development director

Rising Star transitions from police officer to administrator
February 29, 2024
Karina Elias

Journal of Business 2023 Rising Star Jessica Garza has been appointed the economic development director for the Port of Pend Oreille, Washington. 


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Insurance rate mayhem: Rates soar following years of modest gains

More claims, increased costs lead to double-digit hikes, with some insurers pulling back
February 29, 2024
Karina Elias

Insurance rates for property and auto premiums have risen by double digits in the past year, brought on by higher volume of claims, the higher cost to repair and rebuild, and the increased frequency of extreme weather events with significant damage or loss 


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Parting Thoughts: Michael Shirts Chief Operating Officer, Rosauers Supermarkets Inc.

February 29, 2024
Karina Elias

Michael Shirts looks back on his half-century career working for the Rosauers Supermarkets Inc. grocery store chain. 


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Incyte Diagnostics goes digital

Pathology clinic installs ultra-fast slide scanners, prepares for AI future
February 29, 2024
Karina Elias

Incyte Diagnostics has installed two ultra-fast digital slide scanners that will help pathologists at the Spokane Valley-based practice deliver faster diagnoses to patients.


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Weak To Week: Inlander's Restaurant Week spotlights Spokane's culinary scene during seasonal lull

Created to raise INW's profile, culinary affair is now widely anticipated
February 29, 2024
Karina Elias

Inlander Restaurant Week began with only 53 establishments a dozen years ago, and today has grown to 127 eateries offering a diverse array of cuisines and flavors. 


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