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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MultiCare Health System

MultiCare hopes to streamline operations with pharmacy

Meds to Beds program, prescription deliveries available for patients
December 2, 2021
Virginia Thomas
MultiCare Health System has added its own pharmacy at its clinic east of downtown Spokane in a move that it says will streamline medication services for patients. The MultiCare Rockwood Pharmacy opened Nov. 1 at 400 E. Fifth, in the same building as the
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Concerns about inflation are, well, inflated, advisers say

INW observers downplay effects on retirement investments
December 2, 2021
Virginia Thomas
As inflation becomes a growing concern for the U.S. economy, some wealth management advisers here say it shouldn't be a threat for most investors. In October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said the consumer price index for all consumers increased
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Doorsey raises capital, to move past beta phase

Spokane-based real estate tech startup looks to enter larger metro markets
December 2, 2021
Virginia Thomas
An online residential real estate bidding platform co-founded by former Stay Alfred CEO Jordan Allen has raised more than $4 million in seed funding. Spokane Valley-based Doorsey Inc., formerly called Ruumr Inc., raised $4.1 million on Nov. 4, Allen says
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Virginia Thomas

Human resources field changes with hiring challenges

Hiring professionals spend more time recruiting, retaining
December 2, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Human resources professionals here say recruiting has become of greater emphasis as they face a workforce market that favors job candidates at a time when many people are changing jobs or leaving the workforce altogether. Ashley Steward Cameron, human
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No Drought Brewing to open in Spokane Valley

Restaurants & Retail
November 18, 2021
Virginia Thomas
A taproom will soon occupy a long-vacant commercial space in Spokane Valley, near the Dishman Hills Natural Area. No Drought Brewing Co. is remodeling the 2,000-square-foot space at 10604 E. 16th and plans to open its doors in December
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Jubilant HollisterStier to start $92 million remodel

New space will boost filling capacity by 50%
November 18, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Spokane-based pharmaceutical maker and packaging company Jubilant HollisterStier LLC has broken ground on a $92 million expansion in East Spokane. Marcy Edwards, head of marketing at Jubilant HollisterStier, says Spokane Valley-based contractor
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Virginia Thomas

Cd'A makerspace boasts new director, mobile lab

Gizmo-cda offers tools, education for schools, community members
November 18, 2021
Virginia Thomas
Coeur d'Alene nonprofit makerspace Gizmo-cda Inc. has a new mobile makerspace, as well as a new executive director to lead the organization. On the Coeur d'Alene campus of North Idaho College, Gizmo's 11,000-square-foot space in the Hedlund
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