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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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Fix It Sister lands dream job of repairing homes

Social worker turned handywoman still helping those needing assistance

October 12, 2023

Karina Elias

Teri Koski's dream is to go across the country fixing up run down houses and giving them away for free to those in need. While Koski isn't doing that just yet, she has founded Fix It Sister Spokane LLC, providing handywoman services to the Spokane

Spokane attorneys acquire historic 1889 Building

Freebourn, Roberts secure structure for $1.5 million

October 12, 2023

Karina Elias

Spokane-based trial attorneys Kevin W. Roberts and Chad Freebourn, owners of Roberts Freebourn PLLC, have purchased the historic, three-story 1889 Building in the downtown core for $1.5 million.

Hot Rod Company to expand to $3M Valley facility

Custom engine builder to have new showroom, full-service machine shop

October 12, 2023

Karina Elias

The West Coast Performance Co., a Spokane Valley-based builder of custom high-performance engines, has been growing in revenue by 40% annually for the past five years, says JR and Katie Roby, the company's co-founders and owners.

Meet & Greet with S3R3's Chris Pengra

October 12, 2023

Karina Elias

Chris Pengra stepped into his role last month as the new executive director of S3R3 Solutions, the West Plains public development authority that encompasses a 9,500-acre area surrounding Spokane International Airport.

Wonder Building developer eyes 'Wonderground' sports venue

Initial plans call for six pickleball courts, golf simulator, eatery in North Bank area

October 12, 2023

Karina Elias

A developer that infused life into the Wonder Building on Spokane's North Bank now appears to be considering development of an indoor sports facility in that neighborhood, according to a pre-development application filed with the city.

Avamere settles into South Hill neighborhood

Renovations are nearly finished following delays during pandemic era

September 28, 2023

Karina Elias

At Avamere at South Hill, the resident council meets regularly, leading and influencing the activities and amenities enjoyed by the 70 residents of the assisted-living

Key Tronic Corp. reports record annual income

Manufacturer here benefits from work leaving China

September 28, 2023

Karina Elias

Spokane Valley-based electronic manufacturing services company Key Tronic Corp. has reported record annual revenue for fiscal year 2023, with sales totaling $588.1 million, an 11% increase compared with year- earlier revenue.

Quiroga Law leans into American dream

Firm was among fastest-growing businesses in US in recent years, according to national pub's survey

September 28, 2023

Karina Elias

HÃ©ctor Quiroga, co-founder of Quiroga Law Office PLLC, understands what many of his clients are going through, because he, too, immigrated to this country.

Meet & Greet with Avista Corp.'s Heather Rosentrater

September 28, 2023

Karina Elias

Heather Rosentrater is joining the ranks of Spokane's growing ecosystem of female leaders as Avista Corp.'s next president-and the company's first female president in its 134-year history.

USL Spokane, PFD finalize stadium lease

Professional soccer clubs to play 35-40 matches annually in One Spokane Stadium

September 25, 2023

Karina Elias

The Spokane Public Facilities District and United Soccer League Spokane have finalized a 10-year contract that clears the way for professional soccer at the new One Spokane Stadium venue starting next spring.

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