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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Karina Elias

Sister entrepreneurs support each other's ventures

Vintage store expected to pass $500K in sales; skincare business plans to launch product line
June 8, 2023
Karina Elias
Entrepreneurial sisters Emily Elizabeth Johnson and Jenny Cashion say that although they own distinct small businesses, they frequently lean on each other for support and advice. 'We always say we're in the same boat, but we're in different water
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Gesa Credit Union expands footprint into North Idaho

Branch expected to open in Post Falls late this year
June 8, 2023
Karina Elias
Gesa Credit Union is building a 10,500-square-foot multitenant building in Post Falls in which the Richland, Washington-based financial institution plans to establish its full-service branch in Idaho. Richard Waddle, Gesa's executive vice president
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Big building remodels hit heart of downtown

Upgrades, conversion eyed, underway at four buildings within four-block radius
June 8, 2023
Karina Elias
Renovations are planned for two iconic structures in Spokane's downtown core-the Crescent Building and the Fidelity Building-according to pre-development applications submitted to the city of Spokane. With the addition of these two new projects
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Karina Elias

Custom merch producer Zome Design leverages power of swag

Fresh off Bloomsday, company to make Hoopfest goods
May 25, 2023
Karina Elias
Custom merchandise produced by Zome Inc. is ubiquitous throughout the Inland Northwest, with its products including this year's Bloomsday T-shirts and branded merchandise sold at concerts, bars, and breweries, claims Brayden Jessen, CEO and president of
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Karina Elias

Tampiens join USL Spokane ownership group

Co-proprietors to focus on strategy, marketing
May 25, 2023
Karina Elias
Real estate developer Jordan Tampien and his wife, Whitney, have signed on to the ownership group for the United Soccer League Spokane expansion clubs. 'It just seemed like a fantastic opportunity,” says Jordan Tampien. 'We need something like
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Karina Elias

Salvation Army considers affordable housing development

Portion of rents would go toward down payments for permanent homes
May 25, 2023
Karina Elias
The Salvation Army Spokane Citadel Corps has evolved and adapted its services to meet the needs of the community for over a century, and now leaders from the charitable organization hope to build workforce housing that leads to permanent homeownership.
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Parting Thoughts with KHQ's Patricia McRae

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May 25, 2023
Karina Elias
After a 41-year career in broadcast journalism, Patricia McRae has retired from her role as president of Spokane-based KHQ Inc. and Cowles Montana Media Co. McRae, 63, a born-and-raised Spokanite, received a degree in communications from
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Ten Capital reaches $1 billion in managed assets

New milestone coincides with Hightower strategic partnership
May 25, 2023
Karina Elias
Ten Capital Wealth Advisors LLC, of Spokane, has reached $1 billion in assets under management between its home offices in Spokane and its offices in Seattle, Washington. 'Reaching ($1 billion) lets us know we're doing something right, to be able
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