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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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Catching up with Shaun Cross, Maddie's Place president and CEO

Nonprofit receives nationwide interest, positions itself as parent organization
February 12, 2026
Karina Elias

Last April, Maddie’s Place President and CEO Shaun Cross was worried the Spokane-based neonatal transitional care facility might not secure $2 million from the Washington State Legislature to continue operating. To help prevent a potential closure, the organization launched a social media campaign. The campaign not only helped raise additional funds but sparked national interest, with groups in more than 30 states now exploring how to bring a Maddie’s Place-style facility to their communities.



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Riverview Retirement adds senior housing

Two buildings valued at $99M will bring 113 units to Spokane campus
February 12, 2026
Karina Elias

With a waiting list of over 150 prospective residents, Riverview Retirement Community is meeting demand for senior housing and increasing its expansion project to include a 31-unit luxury condominium complex dubbed The Crest.


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Ten Spokane-area startups raised $26M in 2025

Postpandemic market corrections have influenced year-to-year fundraising totals
January 29, 2026
Karina Elias

Startup companies pitching to the Spokane Angel Alliance raised significantly more capital in 2025 than they did the prior year, says Tom Simpson, president of the alliance and CEO of business accelerator Ignite Northwest.




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Yo Dumplings opens inside Brick West Brewing Co.

Menu combines American comfort food with modern Asian influences
January 29, 2026
Karina Elias

Yo Dumplings, a new restaurant that blends Southern smokehouse flavors with Far East cuisine, has opened inside Brick West Brewing Co. in downtown Spokane’s West End.



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Omniscia AI targets growth in new global markets

Spokane-area startup anticipates up to $1M in annual revenue this year
January 29, 2026
Karina Elias

With the rapid rise of artificial intelligence in recent years, Omniscia Health Inc., which does business as Omniscia AI, has expanded beyond its health care roots and landed customers in the financial services and sports sectors, positioning the Colbert-based startup for scaled growth this year, says CEO Brandon Tanner.



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Catching up with Tina Gordon, Ketamine Clinic of Spokane co-owner

Medical facility maintains constant demand, raises price of treatment for first time
January 29, 2026
Karina Elias

Amid ongoing political, social, and economic uncertainty and tumult, demand for ketamine infusion therapy at the Ketamine Clinic of Spokane LLC has remained steady as patients seek tools to manage depression, anxiety, and emotional overload, often compounded by collective stress.



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2026 People of Influence: Erin Williams Hueter, HSSA executive director

January 29, 2026
Karina Elias
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2026 People of Influence: Katia Passerini, Gonzaga University president

January 29, 2026
Karina Elias
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2026 People of Influence: Emilie Cameron, Downtown Spokane Partnership president, CEO

January 29, 2026
Karina Elias
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2026 People of Influence: Jordan Allen, BuyWander Inc. CEO

January 29, 2026
Karina Elias
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