Mike McLean

Catching up with 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort

Ski area sees upgrades under new ownership as residential plans remain uncertain

August 15, 2024

49 Degrees North Mountain Resort has undergone improvements valued at several million dollars in the five years since it’s ownership changed hands.

New Spokane Business Association names first CEO

Former city CFO selected to head organization

August 1, 2024

Mike McLean

The recently formed Spokane Business Association has named Gavin Cooley, former longtime chief financial officer for the city of Spokane, as its first CEO.

Catching up with Valley manufacturer Waterglider

Company expands far beyond making its flagship pillows

August 1, 2024

Mike McLean

Spokane Valley-based Waterglider LLC, which originally was an online seller of mediation pillows, now makes and sells more than 250 distinct products.

Clearwater Paper to sell tissue business

Spokane company plans to focus on paperboard production

July 22, 2024

Mike McLean

Spokane-based tissue and paperboard maker Clearwater Paper Corp. has agreed to sell its tissue business for $1.06 billion to a subsidiary of an Italian company.

Catching up with Paul Mann and the redeveloped Ridpath

Developer says he'll stay after death of wife Janet

July 18, 2024

Mike McLean

Following the sudden loss last month of his wife Janet Mann, who was instrumental in building community at repurposed Ridpath Hotel, Paul Mann says he’s there to stay.

Catching up with WSU's Steve Gleason Institute

Educational center helps clients, families adapt to progressive disorders

July 3, 2024

Mike McLean

Washington State University’s Steve Gleason Institute for Neuroscience has become a leading center for helping clients and their families with neurodegenerative diseases in the Inland Northwest and beyond.