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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Rockwood's Northland rounds into shape

Community will partner with nearby university; students, faculty to visit
February 16, 2023
Virginia Thomas
Construction of the $58.4 million second phase of redevelopment of the Rockwood at Whitworth retirement complex is expected to be completed in April-and filled with residents soon thereafter. Eowyn Sallis, vice president of sales and marketing for
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Beard Papa's cream puff shop opens in Spokane Valley

Japan-based franchise pastry operation named for its bearded founder
February 2, 2023
Virginia Thomas
A Spokane franchisee for Japan-based cream puff franchise Beard Papa's has opened its first Inland Northwest store at 4808 E. Sprague, in Spokane Valley. Marc Bryant and Sawako Hiraoka, who are husband and wife, are owners of the store through
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Inland Northwest bankruptcy filings trend downward—for now

Lawyers here expect filings to rise after end of pandemic-era consumer protections
February 2, 2023
Virginia Thomas
Bankruptcy filings in 2022 continued the downward trend of the past several years in Eastern Washington, but bankruptcy attorneys here say filings are likely to climb this year. In 2022, 436 bankruptcy cases were filed in Spokane County, according to d
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Quality Powdercoating to construct new facility

Hayden company to build near current location
January 19, 2023
Virginia Thomas
Quality Powdercoating Inc., of Hayden, is constructing a new facility in Hayden. Post Falls-based Donohoe Construction is the contractor on the project. Rich Donohoe, owner and manager of the construction company, says the powder coating company plans
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Island Style Food to open North Side restaurant

Mobile service of Asian fusion menu to continue
January 19, 2023
Virginia Thomas
Island Style Food restaurant, which has been operated from a food truck for over two years, will have a permanent home this spring in the former Kabot's Kitchen building, at 2931 N. Division. Owner Nicholas DeCaro says he plans to open Island Style
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