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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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New waterpark features to emerge at Silverwood

$15M Emerald Forest park expansion expected to make big splash
March 28, 2024
Mike McLean

Silverwood Theme Park's $15 million waterpark expansion project is on scheduled to open this season.


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Big Post Falls highway jobs underway, in queue

Three Idaho projects total over $280M
March 28, 2024
Mike McLean

Three major highway projects are underway or planned in and around Post Falls.


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High-rise condominium is taking form in Cd'A

Thomas George unit sales exceed $70M
March 28, 2024
Mike McLean

The Thomas George luxury condominium project under construction in downtown Coeur d’Alene is expected to be ready for occupancy next year.


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Northwest Specialty outpatient surgery center rises

Ambulatory facility to add two operating rooms at campus in Post Falls
March 28, 2024
Mike McLean

Northwest Specialty hospital has a new ambulatory surgery center under construction at its Post Falls campus.


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Industrial expansions in works on Spokane's North Side

Jubilant HollisterStier, Travis Pattern & Foundry to increase plant spaces
March 28, 2024
Mike McLean

Two separate manufacturing plant additions Spokane’s North Side are among significant industrial construction projects planned or underway this year.


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Catching up with: Former Telect CEO Wayne Williams

Remote ranch setting enhances opportunities coaching life, business
March 14, 2024
Mike McLean

Former Telect CEO Wayne Williams is providing life and business coaching at a working ranch in Montana.


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Remembering historic preservation champion Ron Wells

Ridpath rescuer saved buildings with character before falling from grace
February 29, 2024
Mike McLean

Spokane architect and developer Ron Wells is being remembered as an innovative historic preservationist.


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Catching up with: AFCO Distribution & Milling 11 years after acquisition

Manufacturing, wholesale network division of co-op is seeing strong growth
February 15, 2024
Mike McLean

AFCO Milling & Distribution is seeing strong growth since Aslin-Finch Co. was acquired by Skagit Farmers Supply over a decade ago.


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Catching up with: etailz co-founder Josh Neblett

Entrepreneur says he's preparing for comeback
February 1, 2024
Mike McLean

Etailz cofounder Josh Neblett says he’s ready to reboot his entrepreneurial career.


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2024 People of Influence: Cowles Co. President William "Stacey" Cowles

February 1, 2024
Mike McLean

Cowles Co. President Stacey Cowles is among the fourth generation of family leadership of the storied Spokane-based company.


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