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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Women hold reins at key Spokane economic groups

Cameron joins DSP amid trend of female leaders at similar organizations
June 2, 2022
Virginia Thomas
With the hiring of Emilie Cameron last month to the position of president at Downtown Spokane Partnership, three Spokane major economic development organizations-Downtown Spokane Partnership, Greater Spokane Inc., and Visit Spokane-now are led by
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Parkwater railyard cleanup cleared by Ecology

Soil, water near tracks had been contaminated by petroleum products
May 19, 2022
Virginia Thomas
Contamination at a Spokane-area railyard has been resolved, the Washington state Department of Ecology has determined. Now, the state agency has proposed lifting groundwater-use restrictions and removing the property from the state's list of hazardous
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—Dynamic Design Group Inc.

Flight 509 indoor amusement park to land in Spokane Valley

$4.3M adventure park to include ninja course, bumper cars, laser tag
May 19, 2022
Virginia Thomas
Initial site work has begun on what will be a 22,000-square-foot indoor family amusement park in Spokane Valley. Tim Homer, owner of party equipment rental store All-Star Jump, says he hopes to open Flight 509 Adventure Park in spring 2023. Concrete foot
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—Virginia Thomas

Bernardo|Wills shifts to new structure, governance

Succession, rebrand plan focuses on firm's sectors
May 5, 2022
Virginia Thomas
After more than 30 years in business, Bernardo|Wills Architects PC is changing its leadership, organization style, name, and branding. Principal Dell Hatch, business manager Gretchen Renz, and associate principal Mike Stanicar will handle day-to-day
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—Virginia Thomas

Cantarito to bring Mexican cuisine to Indian Trail

Menu to feature ceviche, traditional jarrito drink
May 5, 2022
Virginia Thomas
A Mexican restaurant featuring seafood dishes is expected to open this summer in the Sundance Plaza commercial development on Indian Trail Road, in northwest Spokane. Cantarito Mexican Restaurant is expected to open in July at 8801 N. Indian Trail,
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LaunchPad INW to relaunch

Organization to host events, workshops
May 5, 2022
Virginia Thomas
A Spokane tech industry networking and events organization is being resurrected. LaunchPad Inland Northwest LLC, doing business as LaunchPad INW, has relaunched here and plans to host tech-centered events, publish newsletters, and facilitate networking,
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