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Mike McLean

Mike McLean

Deputy Editor Mike McLean has worked his entire journalism career in the Inland Northwest. Mike, who also lives to reel in fish and crank up music, has worked for the Journal since 2006.

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Two retail projects planned on West Plains

Spring start expected for new North 40
March 26, 2020
Mike McLean
Plans are expected to go forward this spring for a North 40 Outfitters farm store on the west edge of Spokane, near where a retail development to be anchored by a Bush Car Wash also is planned. The $6.5 million North 40 farm and ranch store will be
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Construction activity rolls at West Plains PDA

Transload facility, hotel, drug manufacturing site among current projects
March 26, 2020
Mike McLean
Construction momentum is on a strong roll within the West Plains-Airport Area Public Development Authority district, which covers more than 9,000 acres encompassing the Spokane International Airport and surrounding land.
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Mike McLean

2020 Icons: Phil Kuharski

Longtime economics expert still going by the numbers
March 26, 2020
Mike McLean
Phil Kuharski, the former Fidelity Mutual Savings Bank executive long known as the leading economic authority on the Spokane real estate market, says he's been working with numbers since he was 6 years old.
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COVID-19 Resource Guide for Spokane Business

Links to resources, guidance, and advice during coronavirus pandemic
March 25, 2020
Mike McLean
As COVID-19 takes its economic toll on business owners and employees during the ongoing health crisis, a number of government agencies, relief organizations, and private enterprises are making resources available to provide assistance. Here are some of th
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GSI, others to gauge early impacts of coronavirus

Survey meant to identify specific needs, issues
March 16, 2020
Mike McLean
Greater Spokane Incorporated and other business groups are gauging early impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, in hopes of helping business navigate the unprecedented crisis.
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Spokane governments declare local virus emergency

Businesses, workers urged to record losses; resources available
March 16, 2020
Mike McLean
Spokane County, the cities of Spokane and Spokane Valley, and other area municipalities have initiated emergency declaration procedures to assist the organizations, businesses, workers, and the general population in a regional response to COVID-19.
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Lucky Friday, Golden Chest production to increase

Tentative agreement with striking miners could be significant
December 19, 2019
Mike McLean
Hecla Mining Co. has announced this week it's committed to bringing the Lucky Friday mine, near Mullan back to full production in 2020, despite a vote by members of United Steelworkers Local 5114 to reject a contract agreement that would have ended a
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Sanctions against Venezuela hit Gold Reserve hard

Sanctions block company from its operations there
December 19, 2019
Mike McLean
A cloud of uncertainty once again hangs over Gold Reserve Inc., a Canadian mining company with executive offices in Spokane. A quarterly earnings report the company released last month claims a recent escalation of international sanctions bars Gold
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Momentum in Kootenai County expected to carry into 2020

Significant projects planned or underway help sustain economy
December 19, 2019
Mike McLean
Momentum from a decade of economic growth in Kootenai County is expected to carry over into 2020 with a mix of developments recently underway or planned for the coming year. The Coeur d'Alene City Council last month approved an urban renewal plan and
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2020 Economic Outlook: Long economic roll could start to slow

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December 19, 2019
Mike McLean
Although the current decade of economic expansion still appears to have some momentum rolling into 2020, prognosticators here are expecting a slowdown in growth in major economic sectors. Spokane-area economists are projecting up to 1.5% growth in jobs
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