Mike McLean

Alcobra buys precision metal-cutting company

ShapeCut to move to new location in late summer

June 18, 2015

Alcobra Metals Inc., a Spokane specialty metals processor that services machine-shop and fabrication industries, has acquired Spokane precision metal-cutting company ShapeCut Industries LLC and plans to combine the capabilities of both companies, says Alc

Bankcda attains record assets as outlook improves

CEO predicts sustained resurgence to profitability

June 18, 2015

Mike McLean

Bankcda, one of the smallest and youngest Inland Northwest-based community banks, expects to crest $100 million in assets this year, says Wes Veach, bankcda president and CEO.

Specialty grocers eye Spokane

Whole Foods is among site seekers targeting Inland Northwest

June 18, 2015

Mike McLean

Specialty grocery stores looking to enter or expand in the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene market likely will change the landscape for supermarkets here, says Guy Byrd, a principal at Sperry Van Ness|Cornerstone commercial real estate brokerage, of Spokane. By

Exotic Metals plans project is wrapping up - Art only

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June 18, 2015

Mike McLean

Western Aviation sees steady climb at Felts Field

Services said to attract growing share of aircraft

June 18, 2015

Mike McLean

Owners of Western Aviation Inc., the fixed-base operator at Felts Field, claim activity has grown in recent years at the general-aviation airport on the east edge of Spokane as the company has focused on providing a full range of aviation services there.

First of five bond-funded Post Falls school projects rises

Architects West designed middle school expansion

June 4, 2015

Mike McLean

Construction is under way on a $3.1 million expansion project at River City Middle School, in Post Falls, says Scott Fischer, the project architect with the Coeur d'Alene design firm Architects West Inc.

Elmer erects addition in Valley for FedEx

Distribution site expansion will be completed this fall

June 4, 2015

Mike McLean

A major expansion project is under way at the FedEx Ground distribution center in Spokane Valley.

Rudeen Developments affiliate plans 107-unit rental complex

Northwood Heights project valued at over $13 million

June 4, 2015

Mike McLean

An affiliate of Liberty Lake-based Rudeen Developments LLC is developing a $13.1 million, 107-unit apartment complex in the Northwood area east of Spokane, according to building permit information on file with Spokane County.

Mukogawa Fort Wright serves up dining project

$1.5 million renovation to offer forest, river views

June 4, 2015

Mike McLean

Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute is remodeling and expanding its student dining facilities in a $1.5 million construction project, says R. Joe Alleman, the institute's director of administration.

Clearwater Paper mulls Lewiston mill upgrade

$160 million chip digester would increase efficiency

June 4, 2015

Mike McLean

Spokane-based Clearwater Paper Corp. is considering a $160 million upgrade at its pulp and paperboard mill in Lewiston, Idaho. The upgrade, which would include replacing aging digesters with a single, more efficient digester system, depends on certain co