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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Spokane bankers frustrated by sluggish guidance on PPP

Flexibility Act causes more confusion than clarity for some aspects of program
June 18, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Inland Northwest bankers say they're frustrated by a lack of federal guidance regarding particulars of the Paycheck Protection Program. Some say they and their customers are confused about some aspects of the program.
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New apartment, townhome projects to create 154 units

Spokane Valley complex valued at $17.4 million
June 4, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Three residential projects with a total of 154 living units are in the works-two on Spokane's South Hill and one in Spokane Valley. Building permit information for The Monika Apartments, at 16618 E. Broadway, in Spokane Valley, shows that six buildin
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Itron takes on new partnerships

New contracts follow jump in earnings for first quarter
June 4, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Liberty Lake-based Itron Inc. is partnering with Singapore-based smart metering company EDMI Ltd. to develop and launch a new smart gas meter for use in the United Kingdom. The meter uses Itron's Intelis platform and ultrasonic measuring technology
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Virginia Thomas

Making lemonade: Eateries upgrade in downtime

In some cases, making improvements helps to keep workers employed
June 4, 2020
Virginia Thomas
A handful of bars and restaurants in the Spokane area have used the shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to remodel and deep-clean their spaces, sometimes using Paycheck Protection Program loan funds to pay employees to help with the work.
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Post-pandemic workplaces could look much different

'Hoteling,' other office trends to become commonplace, designers, observers say
June 4, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Pre-pandemic office design could be going the way of the fax machine and rotary phone. As employees return to their offices from being furloughed or working remotely due to COVID-19, they're likely to encounter health screening stations
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Xfinity to roll out 5G mobile service in Spokane

Comcast subsidiary offers new plans in 34 cities
May 21, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Competition for fifth-generation mobile service in Spokane has increased with the introduction of a new Xfinity Mobile service. Xfinity Mobile, a trade name of Philadelphia-based Comcast Corp. subsidiary Comcast Cable Communications LLC,
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McKinstry launches building optimization service

Company aims to improve systems for vacant, low-occupancy facilities
May 21, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Construction and energy-efficiency contractor McKinstry Co., which is based in Seattle and has a big presence in Spokane, has launched a new service meant to help building owners and managers optimize their facilities while occupancy is low due
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