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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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Inland Northwest builders are optimistic about sustained growth

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December 17, 2015
Mike McLean
Construction industry observers here predict the improving economy and an uptick in construction backlog will provide momentum to lift the industry through 2016.
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2016 Legislative Outlook: Hoping for a friendly session

Legislature likely will focus on education mandates
December 17, 2015
Mike McLean
With expectations for a short state Legislative session that likely will focus on addressing public education mandates, many legislative priorities for the Spokane-region business community focus on protecting prior and ongoing commitments and encouraging
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—Mike McLean

Valley physician treats joint pain with sugar solution

Prolotherapy said to help create connecting tissue
December 3, 2015
Mike McLean
A Spokane Valley physician specializes in an alternative therapy that he says helps relieve some common forms of joint and muscle pain.
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Mental health crisis center to open in Cd'A

Former FBI agent named to head behavioral facility
December 3, 2015
Mike McLean
Idaho's second state-funded mental health crisis center will open on Dec. 9 in Coeur d'Alene.
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Federal budget quietly cuts Social Security provision

File-and-suspend strategy to be eliminated in phases
December 3, 2015
Mike McLean
The new federal budget contains a cut to Social Security benefits that could limit options for baby boomers close to retirement-and everybody who follows them. Hidden in the budget bill is a change to Social Security that eliminates file-and-suspend ru
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Cd'A retail center planned near WinCo development

Envisioned structure would house up to five tenants
December 3, 2015
Mike McLean
Clark Pacific Real Estate Co., of Spokane, is marketing a planned multitenant retail center on vacant land east of the recently developed WinCo store in Coeur d'Alene. The envisioned 8,800-square-foot center would have up to five retail bays, says Mars
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Teaching health clinic enclosed

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December 3, 2015
Mike McLean
Bouten Construction Co., of Spokane, appears to have structural work mostly completed for the Spokane Teaching Health Center's $15 million University District Health Clinic, which is located at the southeast edge of the Washington State University Spoka
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Dutch Bros. franchisee buys building for its headquarters

Two-story structure also has nonprofit 'incubator'
December 3, 2015
Mike McLean
Kevin Parker, co-owner GTG Ventures LLC, which operates the Spokane-area Dutch Bros. Coffee franchise, says an affiliated company has bought a 6,600-square-foot building north of downtown and has set up a central office for the franchise there. A handful
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Post Falls improves wastewater plant

$14.5 million in upgrades to aid biological treatment
December 3, 2015
Mike McLean
The City of Post Falls has started work on a $14.8 million upgrade project at its wastewater treatment plant, says Andrew Arbini, the city's utilities project manager. The project includes constructing a new headworks facility, two equalization tanks,
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—Gonzaga University

Gonzaga mulls student-athlete center

University submits concept to city for $14 million facility
December 3, 2015
Mike McLean
Gonzaga University has approached the city with conceptual plans for a $14 million project tentatively called the Center for Athletic Achievement. The facility would expand the sports complex that includes the McCarthey Athletic Center and the Martin Cent
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