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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GarageSkins expands to meet demand

Post Falls company is gearing up to produce 10 times more product
September 14, 2023
Karina Elias
GarageSkins Inc., a Post Falls company that produces panels to make steel garage doors look like they're made of high-end wood, is in the process of purchasing machinery that will multiply its production capacity, says GarageSkins founder Rick Medlen.
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Karina Elias

Spokane engineer rolls out new 'backsaver' invention

Medical device designed to load, unload patients needing air ambulance
September 14, 2023
Karina Elias
Spokane-based Critical Airlift Safe Loader LLC has created the Helicopter Air Ambulance Backsaver, a new medical device, to help medical staff reduce injuries and load patients on and off helicopter air ambulances more safely, says the company's
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Karina Elias

Treasury4 raises $20M in new capital

Fintech startup secures what's believed to be largest VC investment in INW this year
September 14, 2023
Karina Elias
Treasure4 Inc., a Spokane-based fintech company that offers tools and software for treasury and finance practitioners, has raised $20 million in series A funding. Tom Simpson, CEO of Spokane-based Ignite Northwest and president of the Spokane Angel
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Karina Elias

Burger King, car wash planned in Spokane Valley

Eatery projected to rise after another was razed
August 31, 2023
Karina Elias
A new $1 million Burger King restaurant is planned in the Valley, while a former Burger King restaurant has been demolished to make room for a $1.6 million carwash, Spokane Valley preliminary planning records show. Surf Thru Express Car Wash is planned
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Tractor Beverage tracks sustainability as it grows

Idaho soft drink company sees growth while limiting impact on environment
August 31, 2023
Karina Elias
Hayden-based organic soft drink maker Tractor Beverage Inc. says it's on track this year to avoid the use of 34.5 tons of synthetic pesticides in its food system, compared with conventional production practices. Kevin Sherman, CEO of Tractor Beverage
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Karina Elias

Manufactured-home owners get noticed

Law gives tenants chance to own land cooperatively
August 31, 2023
Karina Elias
A new state law in Washington aims to give tenants of manufactured housing communities the opportunity to purchase and own the lots they rent from landowners. 'Manufactured home communities are often sold off-market,” says Victoria O'Banion,
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West Plains PDA selects new executive director

Economic development specialist from Utah to fill position following year-long national search
August 31, 2023
Karina Elias
S3R3 Solutions, the West Plains public development authority for the 9,500-acre area encompassing Spokane International Airport, has hired Chris Pengra as the organization's executive director, says Al French, Spokane County commissioner and chairman of
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