Virginia Thomas

Reporter Virginia Thomas has worked at the Journal since 2017 and covers the health care industry. As a reporter, she loves learning about Spokane's many growing industries. She enjoys traveling with her husband, snuggling with her cats, and cross stitching.

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Sandos slings sandwiches in northwest Spokane

Breakfast, lunch stand plans two more stands after busy first weeks
March 2, 2023
Virginia Thomas
The co-owner of a new drive-thru sandwich shop in Northwest Spokane claims demand has been stronger than he had expected. Isaac Houger says Sandos, which opened Jan. 26 at a stand at 1602 N. Ash, sold more than 4,450 sandwiches in its first four weeks.
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Griffiths, Dreher & Evans acquires firm

Janice Penar CPA/PFS served more than 75 clients
March 2, 2023
Virginia Thomas
Spokane Valley-based investment advising and accounting firm Griffiths, Dreher & Evans PS CPAs has acquired a smaller accounting firm with clients here and in Cheney. Deanna Dreher, a certified public accountant and shareholder
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Old funeral home to get new life as apartments

Monroe Lofts to include wine cellars, garden plot
March 2, 2023
Virginia Thomas
A former funeral home building on North Monroe Street could be remodeled into apartment units, according to plans filed with the city of Spokane. A change-of-use application calls for renovating the former Hazen & Jaeger Funeral home, at 1306 N. Monroe
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Patent claims against Continuous Composites denied

Trial against competitor scheduled for December
February 16, 2023
Virginia Thomas
Six petitions seeking to invalidate patent claims of Coeur d'Alene-based additive manufacturer Continuous Composites Inc. have been denied, and a seventh is set to be reviewed in November. That yet-to-be-resolved issue will occur ahead of a trial
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Floor & Décor eyes former Lowe's store on North Side

Renovation plans filed with city, although lease said not finalized yet
February 16, 2023
Virginia Thomas
A flooring retailer is looking at opening a store in the former Lowe's Cos. Inc. home improvement store location at 6902 N. Division, on Spokane's North Side. According to commercial building remodel applications on file with the city of Spokane
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House of Brunch to open in downtown core

Eatery to offer upscale twists on classic options
February 16, 2023
Virginia Thomas
An all-day brunch spot is set to open next month in downtown Spokane. The House of Brunch LLC is scheduled to debut its restaurant in the former Sushi Sakai space at 818 W. Riverside on Thursday, March 2. Jackson Connery, House of Brunch co-owner
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Nic Nac Naturals nicotine lozenges hit market

Funded and operated by family, startup now sells products in c-stores, online
February 16, 2023
Virginia Thomas
Nic Nac Naturals LLC owner and co-founder Nicco Magnotto didn't use nicotine until about five years ago, but he says he believes potential benefits of the substance are so compelling that he established the Spokane-based startup to make and market a new
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