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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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Downtown DoubleTree renovation nears completion

Multimillion-dollar project includes refresh of 375 guest rooms, Spencer's
March 26, 2026
Karina Elias

A multimillion-dollar renovation of the DoubleTree by Hilton Spokane City Center is underway, with a July finish date in sight as the downtown hotel undergoes a top-to-bottom overhaul aimed at modernizing guest rooms, public spaces, and amenities.







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Catching up with: Dr. Suzan Marshall, owner of Trauma Forensics

Investigations shift toward work with lawyers; state board appointment begins
March 26, 2026
Karina Elias

When Dr. Suzan Marshall founded Plan B Forensics LLC in 2019, the name reflected the company's early focus on helping families who were seeking a second opinion when official investigations into a person's death fell short. Marshall's company has now rebranded to Trauma Forensics, a name she says more clearly signals her expertise.



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Spokane, Seattle law firms join forces

Personal injury firms announce new partnership to expand geographic reach, support growth, scale resources
March 26, 2026
Karina Elias

Two long-standing personal injury firms, Spokane-based Layman Law Firm PLLP and Seattle-based Stritmatter Law PS, have joined forces in a new partnership that blends decades of legal experience with expanded reach into Eastern Washington.



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2026 Nonprofit of the Year Finalist: Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners

March 26, 2026
Karina Elias

Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners is a finalist for the Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards, in the nonprofit category.




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2026 Nonprofit of the Year Finalist: Community Health Association of Spokane, dba CHAS Health

March 26, 2026
Karina Elias

CHAS Health is a finalist for the Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards, in the nonprofit category.


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2026 Nonprofit of the Year Winner: Maddie's Place

March 26, 2026
Karina Elias

Maddie's Place has been named the winner of the Nonprofit of the Year category in the Journal's 2026 Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards.




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Excelsior Wellness makes progress on housing complex

Proof-of-concept project rises as nonprofit plans Indian Trail expansion
March 26, 2026
Karina Elias

Construction is underway on Excelsior Wellness’ new intergenerational housing development on Northwest Boulevard, a $6.5 million project expected to be completed this fall.



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McKinstry builds a second prefabrication building

West Plains facility to rise next to existing operations
March 26, 2026
Karina Elias

Energy efficiency system designer and contractor McKinstry Co. is planning a second prefabrication building on the West Plains that is expected to double the Seattle-based company’s fabrication capacity in Spokane County.



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Pair of INW sports projects make progress

The Course Spokane Valley prepares for first full season of cross-country competitions
March 26, 2026
Karina Elias

Two sports and entertainment venues in Spokane County continue to move forward through different stages of development.



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Cancer Can't prepares to break ground in April

Construction of Genova House expected to last 10-12 months
March 26, 2026
Karina Elias

Cancer Can’t, a Spokane-based nonprofit that supports adult cancer patients and their families in the Inland Northwest, has reached its $6 million fundraising goal and expects to break ground on its oncology lodging project in April, says Cancer Can't co-founder and board president Becky Van Keulen.


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