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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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—Mike McLean

For the love of reptiles

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December 18, 2014
Mike McLean
Josh Hawley, co-owner of Hawley's Homebred Reptiles LLC, Spokane Valley's newest retailer of exotic lizards and snakes, has known since he was a young boy that he wanted to run a critter store. After selling homebred reptiles online for 10 years, Jos
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Oz Architecture

Cd'A approves building permits for $20 million tower

Downtown project to have 60 living units
December 18, 2014
Mike McLean
The city of Coeur d'Alene has issued building permits to an Aspen, Colo.-based real estate development concern that give it the go-ahead to construct a $20 million, 15-story high-rise. The development company, One Lakeside LLC, which owns the 20,000-sq
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Kootenai County expects steady, slower growth

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December 18, 2014
Mike McLean
Look for economic growth to continue in Kootenai County, although at a slower overall pace than in the last two or three years, sources there say.
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—Mike McLean

Contractors eye strong start to construction season

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December 18, 2014
Mike McLean
Some construction observers here say the industry is poised for a strong start in 2015. Contractors are starting to compile a backlog of work that will carry them further into the new year than backlogs of the last few post-recession years, says Wayne Br
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—Mike McLean

Spokane groups air goals for state lawmakers

Education, transportation loom big as session nears
December 18, 2014
Mike McLean
Spokane-area interests are working to inform lawmakers about their priorities as the Legislature sets to convene its 2015 session, which they say will focus heavily on education mandates and transportation funding. Last year, the Legislature failed to pa
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Real estate market signs point to consistent growth

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December 18, 2014
Mike McLean
With individual sectors of the real estate market described as improving to 'darn good” this year, some market observers are anticipating sustained growth in sales and leases in 2015.
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CHAS buys multitenant building, plans new clinic

Valley operation will be nonprofit's 12th overall
December 4, 2014
Mike McLean
Community Health Association of Spokane, a Spokane-based nonprofit health services provider, has bought a multitenant building in Spokane Valley and plans to open its second Valley clinic in a portion of it, says Kelley Halverson, a CHAS spokeswoman. Hal
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—Mike McLean

Putting business, mission in balance

Nonprofit North Idaho care system sees strong growth
December 4, 2014
Mike McLean
Coeur d'Alene-based Heritage Health, formerly Dirne Community Health Center, has seen a threefold increase in annual patient visits since its CEO Mike Baker came on board in 2009.
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Sandpoint entrepreneur starts website for adventure junkies

Rush-On provides online access to adventure deals
December 4, 2014
Mike McLean
Rush-On LLC, of Sandpoint, has launched an online clearinghouse for adventure junkies-or anyone desiring to experience bucket list-worthy activities, says entrepreneur Devin Dufenhorst, Rush-On's CEO. Located in the Sandpoint Center at 414 Church Str
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School Employees Credit Union buys Valley building for branch move

New space closer to big retailers, freeway access
December 4, 2014
Mike McLean
School Employees Credit Union of Washington has bought a building in Spokane Valley and plans to move its lone Eastern Washington branch there from near downtown Spokane, says Sherry Lotze, a spokeswoman for the Seattle-based credit union. The new locati
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