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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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M&L Construction starts fiber optic build-out valued at up to $70M

Utility contractor's project for TDS to take up to 10 years to complete
June 6, 2024
Karina Elias

M&L Construction, a third-generation utility company has landed a contract with TDS Fiber to build fiber optic infrastructure in Spokane and Spokane Valley, a multimillion-dollar project that will take between five and 10 years to complete. 


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NAACP chapter president continues grandmother's leadership legacy

Gardner emerges as voice of organization at pivotal time in INW race relations
June 6, 2024
Karina Elias

Lisa Gardner, president of the NAACP, didn't have leadership or advocacy aspirations but was nevertheless compelled by the legacy of her grandmother to continue her work. 


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Innovia Foundation secures purchase of Oakesdale mill

Restoration of landmark hoped to help economy of surrounding community
May 23, 2024
Karina Elias

The Innovia Foundation has secured the purchase of Oakesdale's historic Old Mill with plans to restore and reestablish the building as an economic driver for the town. 


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Parting Thoughts: Brian Behler, President and CEO, Skils'kin

May 23, 2024
Karina Elias

Brian Behler is set to retire in June ahead of Skils'kin's merger with Skookum. The Journal recently sat down with Behler to discuss the upcoming union, the many adventures of his four-decade career, and what he plans to do in retirement. 


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Hello for good hones its focus, keys in on education

Coalition holds free events, supports regional authority for homelessness services
May 23, 2024
Karina Elias

Hello for good, an initiative to address issues of livability and affordability in the Spokane region, has emerged as a platform for education and connection.



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Manifest Labels uncorks potential of B-to-B market

Metallic seal technology now patented, available in stores
May 23, 2024
Karina Elias

Manifests' metallic temperature-activated labels that reveal when wines are at the optimal temperature to be consumed are now available for purchase as well as incorporated on to Latah Creek Wine Cellars labels. 


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CVSD to offer AA degree at high schools

Degree to be offered in high schools, without need to leave campuses
May 9, 2024
Karina Elias

A partnership between Spokane Valley School District, Spokane Public Schools, Community Colleges of Spokane, and Eastern Washington University will begin offering opportunities for high school students to earn Associate of Arts degrees entirely on-site at University High School, starting in the fall.


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My Green Lab raises $1.35M in financing round

New commercial subsidiary provides third-party verification of standards
May 9, 2024
Karina Elias

My Green Lab has closed out an initial funding round of $1.35 million and launched a commercial subsidiary to provide third-party verification. 


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Meet & Greet: Michaele Armstrong, Executive Director, Evergreen Bioscience Innovation Cluster

May 9, 2024
Karina Elias

Michaele Armstrong, co-founder of Washington State University's business incubator SP3NW has taken the lead as the new executive director of the Evergreen Bioscience Innovation Cluster. 


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Demand for EV charging infrastructure picks up in INW

More choose home chargers; state plans EV infrastructure
May 9, 2024
Karina Elias

As the state lays out plans to phase out sales of gas-powered vehicles by 2035, more people are choosing to install electric vehicle chargers at home. 


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