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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Supreme Court's 'apex' ruling has Spokane roots

CEOs, high-ranking execs aren't exempt from being deposed in civil actions, state's highest court rules
Karina Elias
In a recent Washington state Supreme Court ruling, the state high court declined to adopt the so-called apex doctrine-a practice that sometimes grants high-ranking executives immunity from being deposed due to their position.
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Intermax Networks to expand services to Lincoln County

Cd'A high-speed internet provider to add hundreds of customers by year-end
Karina Elias
Coeur d'Alene-based NewMax LLC, which does business as Intermax Networks, is expanding its coverage area into to Lincoln County, Washington, says Jame Davis, sales and marketing manager for the company. 'It will be our first time expanding our
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Karina Elias

Fix It Sister lands dream job of repairing homes

Social worker turned handywoman still helping those needing assistance
Karina Elias
Teri Koski's dream is to go across the country fixing up run down houses and giving them away for free to those in need. While Koski isn't doing that just yet, she has founded Fix It Sister Spokane LLC, providing handywoman services to the Spokane
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Karina Elias

Hot Rod Company to expand to $3M Valley facility

Custom engine builder to have new showroom, full-service machine shop
Karina Elias
The West Coast Performance Co., a Spokane Valley-based builder of custom high-performance engines, has been growing in revenue by 40% annually for the past five years, says JR and Katie Roby, the company's co-founders and owners.
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Meet & Greet with S3R3's Chris Pengra

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Karina Elias
Chris Pengra stepped into his role last month as the new executive director of S3R3 Solutions, the West Plains public development authority that encompasses a 9,500-acre area surrounding Spokane International Airport.
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Wonder Building developer eyes 'Wonderground' sports venue

Initial plans call for six pickleball courts, golf simulator, eatery in North Bank area
Karina Elias
A developer that infused life into the Wonder Building on Spokane's North Bank now appears to be considering development of an indoor sports facility in that neighborhood, according to a pre-development application filed with the city.
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Avamere settles into South Hill neighborhood

Renovations are nearly finished following delays during pandemic era
Karina Elias
At Avamere at South Hill, the resident council meets regularly, leading and influencing the activities and amenities enjoyed by the 70 residents of the assisted-living
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Key Tronic Corp. reports record annual income

Manufacturer here benefits from work leaving China
Karina Elias
Spokane Valley-based electronic manufacturing services company Key Tronic Corp. has reported record annual revenue for fiscal year 2023, with sales totaling $588.1 million, an 11% increase compared with year- earlier revenue.
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Quiroga Law leans into American dream

Firm was among fastest-growing businesses in US in recent years, according to national pub's survey
Karina Elias
Héctor Quiroga, co-founder of Quiroga Law Office PLLC, understands what many of his clients are going through, because he, too, immigrated to this country.
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