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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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—Spokane International Airport

Making a case for Boeing in Spokane

Advocates want to make manufacturing site shovel ready for 797
February 28, 2019
Mike McLean
Chicago-based Boeing Co. is signaling it likely will delay announcing until next year its much anticipated new aircraft line referred to as the new middle-market airplane, or more informally the 797, says Larry Krauter, Spokane International Airport CEO.
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—Mike McLean

Post Falls holster maker shifts aim

Tedder sells majority of company to focus on real estate holdings
January 17, 2019
Mike McLean
Thomas Tedder, founder of Post Falls gun holster manufacturer Tedder Industries LLC, has sold a majority share of the company to Houston-based investment concern Main Street Capital Corp., and says he now plans to focus on real estate investments
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Mining industry is projecting improved returns

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December 20, 2018
Mike McLean
Mining companies here are optimistic they'll see improved returns in 2019, based on forward-looking statements in recent earnings reports. 'Our strategy is working. The (earning potential) we generated despite low metals prices is a result
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Kootenai County anticipates steady expansion

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December 20, 2018
Mike McLean
Steve Wilson, president and CEO of the Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce, says the business community anticipates that Kootenai County will see another year of economic growth in 2019. 'Regionally and in Kootenai County and Coeur d'Alene
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Washington state denies HydroOne's acquisition of Avista

Regulators says proposed acquisition wouldn't serve public interest
December 5, 2018
Mike McLean
Washington state regulators denied the proposed acquisition of Avista Corp. by Canada-based Hydro One Limited, finding the merger wouldn't service the public interest. The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission determined the proposed merge
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—Natasha Nells

After devastating fire, Shogun restaurant to relocate to Spokane Valley

Owner plans to reopen Japanese grill on Feb. 4
October 25, 2018
Mike McLean
Joseph Lee, the owner of Shogun Inc., which operates Shogun Japanese Grill & Sushi, says he'll reopen the restaurant early next year at a new location in Spokane Valley. The longtime hibachi-style restaurant, formerly located east of downtown, at 821
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—Natasha Nellis

2018 Rising Stars: Christopher Malde

Early experience with East Coast hedge fund shapes career path
September 13, 2018
Mike McLean
After having begun his professional career in Seattle and on the East Coast, Christopher Malde, owner of Malde Capital Management LLC, says living in Spokane is a dream come true. Malde, 36, grew up in Ellensburg, Wash., and attended Washington State
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—Natasha Nellis

2018 Rising Stars: Christina VerHeul

WSU alum returns to alma mater for new position, opportunity
September 13, 2018
Mike McLean
Christina VerHeul, communications director at Washington State University's Spokane-based Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, says she doesn't take a moment for granted since returning last year to Spokane. 'It has been one of the most rewarding
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—Natasha Nellis

Landmarks commission receives national recognition

Honor celebrates work highlighting midcentury modern architecture
August 2, 2018
Mike McLean
The Spokane Historic Landmarks Commission has received a national award for its work on an inventory of midcentury modern architecture here. The Commission Excellence Award, which honors outstanding efforts and achievements by local preservation
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Recruiting from the West Side

City wants professionals, managers to locate here
August 2, 2018
Mike McLean
The city of Spokane is preparing to launch its own job recruiting initiative aimed at attracting West Side companies to bring highly paid professional and management-level jobs here. The campaign, the first of its kind for the city, likely will start
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