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Alla Drokina

Before Alla started as a reporter with the Journal in 2019, she freelanced for The Pacific Northwest Inlander mostly covering culture and food. A breakfast enthusiast, she appreciates the simple things in life like cozy nooks, mystery podcasts, and 90s sitcoms.

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Cobenali Creations: Warmest greetingsâ€”without the warmth

January 31, 2019

Alla Drokina

Spokane Valley-based illustrator Colin Hayes prides himself on his aversion to sappy greeting cards. He demonstrates this through his new venture, a line of quirky and witty cards called Cobenali Creations, soon to be available in gift shops nationally.

Rooted in Spokane area, Wheatland Bank expects to grow

Bank reported record net income last year

January 31, 2019

Alla Drokina

With several Inland Northwest banks in the area becoming acquisition targets in recent years, Spokane-based Wheatland Bank is steadfast to remain independent, asserts Susan Horton, CEO and president of the bank.

Coworking spaces gain momentum in downtown Spokane

Some managers say they have healthy occupancy, turnover

January 31, 2019

Alla Drokina

Offering various amenities for members, a handful of coworking spaces operate in the city's core, and some say the trend is gaining traction here.

$9.5 million mixed-use center planned on West Plains

Car wash eyed to anchor five-building development

January 17, 2019

Alla Drokina

A $9.5 million commercial center to be anchored by a Bush Car Wash is being planned near the Pacific Northwest Technology Park, on the West Plains, according to a predevelopment application submitted to the city of Spokane.

New phase planned at Blue Heron

$13.5M development includes18 home lots

January 17, 2019

Alla Drokina

Blue Heron, a residential subdivision off Indian Trail Road north of the Spokane city limits, is launching its next phase of development with 18 new lots. The lots range in price from $140,000 to $200,000, and Blue Heron developer Pete Rayner

Rohinni, Chinese company join forces

Venture is expected to result in brighter screens, furthering LED tech

January 17, 2019

Alla Drokina

Coeur d'Alene-based tech company Rohinni LLC is combining forces on a recent venture with Beijing, China-based BOE Technology Group Co., a company that bills itself as a global leader in the semiconductor display industry.

Aiding sexual assault survivors through Spokane SANE

Advocates here to localize training for nurses

January 17, 2019

Alla Drokina

A sexual assault is committed in the U.S. every 98 seconds, according to the national anti-sexual violence organization Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, and a new effort, Spokane SANE Foundation

Vested networking group launched in Spokane for female entrepreneurs

Company sold out its first event, owner says

January 17, 2019

Alla Drokina

Spokane entrepreneur and graphic designer Anna Abel has launched Vested, a company that provides networking opportunities for female entrepreneurs. Vested sold out its kickoff event, which was in November at the Washington Cracker Co.

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