Katie Ross

Reporter Katie Ross covers manufacturing, hospitality, and government at the Journal of Business. An outdoor enthusiast and snowboard fanatic, Katie is a recent graduate of Gonzaga University.  

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Washington Trust maintains lead in Spokane County deposits

Wells Fargo Bank had the largest percentage increase, report states
October 10, 2013
Katie Ross
Spokane-based Washington Trust Bank once again has topped banks in deposits in Spokane County, says an annual market share report just released by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Washington Trust's deposits in the county totaled about $1.73
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—Staff photo by Katie Ross

Railing against fence regulations at outside drinking areas

City councilman, developer contend directive is pointless
October 10, 2013
Katie Ross
Greenstone CEO Jim Frank and Spokane City Councilman Jon Snyder are campaigning to allow Washington establishments to serve alcoholic beverages in outdoor seating areas without having to fence them in.Under current Washington State Liquor Board
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Sterling Bank branches into prepaid credit cards

Company launches options to compete with gift cards, plans to roll out others soon
October 10, 2013
Katie Ross
Spokane-based Sterling Bank, the principal subsidiary of Sterling Financial Corp., has ventured into prepaid products by launching its first two prepaid cards on Oct. 1. The prepaid cards offer a variety of options for those who want the of a or
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Lydig Construction selected to build airport rescue facility

New $8 million structure is expected to decrease emergency response times
September 26, 2013
Katie Ross
The Spokane Airport Board has selected Lydig Construction Inc., of Spokane, to build a 16,000-square-foot aircraft rescue and firefighting facility at Spokane International Airport. The nearly $8 million project is scheduled to be completed in late
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—Photo courtesy of Honoring Elders LLC

Helping seniors sort out living, support service options

Havenwood Caregiver Services, Honoring Elders see demand, revenue jump
September 26, 2013
Katie Ross
Affiliated Spokane businesses Honoring Elders LLC and Havenwood Caregiver Services LLC have recorded 30 percent combined revenue growth this year compared with last year, and likely will see similar growth over the next five to 10 years, says Bob a
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—Staff photo by Katie Ross

Lawyer navigates guardian role for rivers, water rights

Paschal Osborn champions conservation, resource management
September 26, 2013
Katie Ross
Spokane lawyer Rachael Paschal Osborn has spent the last two decades fighting for a resource many of us take for granted every day-water-and she says she expects over time to intensify her advocacy efforts. Osborn is the senior policy
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KSPS plots future course under new license holder

GM Stokes vows to keep tight focus on program quality
September 26, 2013
Katie Ross
Gary Stokes, new general manager for Spokane public broadcasting station KSPS and former executive director for the Friends of KSPS, says he will focus on maintaining the quality of the station's programming following its recent license transfer to
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—Staff photo by Katie Ross

Rooftop-grown greens help Sacred Heart spice up menu

Hospital starts using herbs cultivated on its campus in its cafeteria offerings
September 12, 2013
Katie Ross
The Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital Green Team has a fresh take on the old idea of hospital food: growing herbs in rooftop planters for use in cafeteria and patient meals. The planters, located on the east roof of a
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—Staff photo by Katie Ross

Inland Imaging installs new MRI machine at Holy Family

$1.3 million device said to be more comfortable, produce sharper images
September 12, 2013
Katie Ross
Inland Imaging LLC, of Spokane, has added a new wide-bore magnetic resonance imaging machine to its operation in Providence Holy Family Hospital, on Spokane's North Side.Inland Imaging installed the new device earlier this month, and company the
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