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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SNAP, utilities partner to keep lights on

Requests for payment assistance surge in midst of COVID-19 pandemic
May 21, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Requests for assistance paying utility bills have essentially doubled in Spokane, according to Carol Weltz, director of community action at community service nonprofit Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners.
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Q&A with Mountain Dog Sign's Marshon Kempf

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May 21, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Custom sign maker Mountain Dog Sign Co. isn't making many signs in the midst of a viral pandemic. The company has been manufacturing face shields and counter barriers-transparent partitions that separate customers from cashiers-to sell or donate to
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Manufacturers grapple with aerospace slowdown

Long-term outlook remains positive as companies shift focus to other sectors
May 21, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Spokane-area manufacturers that serve the aerospace industry say they're staying aloft for now and feeling somewhat optimistic about the long term, even as new orders for aircraft and components have taken a nosedive.
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Spokane's Child Care Crisis

Day-care providers warn of increasing shortage, consequences to employers
May 21, 2020
Virginia Thomas
The child care industry was facing workforce shortages and high operating costs before the COVID-19 pandemic, and Spokane-area providers say the situation will grow more dire as people returning to work seek day care services from an industry
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Tractor Beverage raises $18.5 million in VC capital

North Idaho company distributes organic drinks exclusively to restaurants
May 7, 2020
Virginia Thomas
A specialty soda company based in Dalton Gardens has raised $18.5 million in venture capital funding. According to proprietary market data software subscription platform PitchBook, Tractor Beverages Inc. raised the funding as a combination of equity
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Concrete pumping tax to proceed

Bill to reclassify service will be reintroduced during next session
April 23, 2020
Virginia Thomas
A bill intended to clarify the definition of concrete pumping services for tax-assessment purposes will be reintroduced in the next session of the Washington state Legislature, says Sen. Jeff Holy, of Cheney.
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Iron Bridge building to be converted into condos

Former PAML offices will be transformed into 13 residential units
April 23, 2020
Virginia Thomas
A building in the Iron Bridge development will be reverted to its former use as residential condominiums. The 16,650-square-foot building at 629 N. Iron Court will be remodeled from office space to 13 condo units, says Iron Bridge co-owner Houston Stock
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Northwest Entrepreneur Competition names winners

Judging moved online in response to COVID-19
April 23, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Nine student teams have taken home a total of $42,000 in prize money through the 2020 Northwest Entrepreneur Competition. For the traditional business category, Washington State University won first place. Second place went to Stripped Basics
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