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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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Catching up with Mountain Gear founder Paul Fish

Film festival, outdoor activities keep former business owner busy
September 12, 2024
Mike McLean

Paul Fish, outdoor recreation and environmental advocate, remains quite busy with his adventures and causes four years after closing Mountain Gear Inc.


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2024 Rising stars: Emily Moline Meyer

Client engagement manager continues to expand role at architecture firm
September 12, 2024
Mike McLean

In addition to her rapid career advancement and extensive community involvement, Journal Rising Star Emily Moline Meyer has earned an executive MBA degree and become a new mother this year.


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Catching up with data tag company GoToTags

Spokane-based tech company looks to move to larger facility here
August 29, 2024
Mike McLean

GoToTags, the Spokane-based data tag company, is seeing strong growth in annual sales and is looking to move to larger facilities here.


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Catching up with 49 Degrees North Mountain Resort

Ski area sees upgrades under new ownership as residential plans remain uncertain
August 15, 2024
Mike McLean

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


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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Total employment rises in Spokane area

June 26, 2024
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