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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 brokerage owners buy downtown building

CitiBrokers will occupy 1889 Building in August
June 19, 2014
Mike McLean
Principals forming a new Spokane real estate brokerage have bought a historic three-story building downtown for $1 million. The brokerage, CitiBrokers LLC, plans to occupy a portion of the building when it opens in August, says Aaron Cunningham, one of t
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South Hill retail center aims for up to six tenants

Regal Square has 7,300 square feet of floor space
June 19, 2014
Mike McLean
Construction is complete at a new multitenant commercial building named Regal Square, on Spokane's South Hill. The 7,300-square-foot retail building is located at 5608. S. Regal, about a block beyond the south city limits of Spokane.
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Caruso's Sandwich Co. plans new restaurant in Burgans Block project

Restaurateur starts first tenant work at Ruby Suites site
June 19, 2014
Mike McLean
North Idaho-based Caruso's Sandwich Co. has obtained the first building permit for tenant improvements at on the ground floor of the Ruby Suites complex that's under construction on the Burgans Fine Furniture Block, at 1120 N. Division. Chris & Pat I
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—Mike McLean

Gifting can help with estate taxes

Washington's rate affects more residents than feds' rules
June 19, 2014
Mike McLean
With historically high exemptions, fewer people are paying federal estate and gift taxes now than decades ago, but more Washington state residents should be aware of their potential state estate tax liabilities, some accountants here say. Washington has
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Elevator contractor report rise in work

Vertical Options secures $1 million job in Richland
June 19, 2014
Mike McLean
Vertical Options LLC, of Spokane, a growing elevator service and repair company, recently landed a $1 million job at the Energy Northwest Columbia Generating Station, in Richland, Wash., says Keely Friesen, the company's CEO. Vertical Options will repl
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L&I to boost penalties for workplace violations

State agency says it must rise to federal minimums
June 19, 2014
Mike McLean
The Washington state Department of Labor and Industries is proposing to increase penalties for serious workplace safety violations to make them more in line with federal standards. The move, however, could disproportionately harm small businesses that ma
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—Wells & Co.

Ridpath Hotel rehabilitation financing nears completion

Downtown revitalization project awaits city loan
June 19, 2014
Mike McLean
Ron Wells, the Spokane real estate developer who specializes in rehabilitating historic buildings, says investor groups are close to securing a complex financing package to convert the long-vacant Ridpath Hotel downtown into a vibrant residential and comm
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—Mike McLean

Aerostar Aircraft takes long, slow journey to make fast jet

Hayden concern seeks $50 million for domestic manufacturing of aircraft
June 19, 2014
Mike McLean
Three decades after the last new Aerostar airplane was manufactured, the current owners of Aerostar Aircraft Corp. still are working to carry out the vision of the plane's designer-to produce with the same basic airframe small jets for business and pe
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Lanzce Douglass launches RV park development

Plans show 123 hookups, clubhouse valued at $500K
June 5, 2014
Mike McLean
Prominent Spokane developer Lanzce Douglass is constructing an 8-acre recreational vehicle park on Spokane's North Side, a building permit application information on file with Spokane County shows. The facility, to be called North Pointe RV Park, will
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Renovations under way at Coeur d'Alene hotel

Upgrades at inn include resort-like copper roof
June 5, 2014
Mike McLean
Interior and exterior renovations are under way at the Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene Inn & Conference Center, where some upgrades will harken to design features at the upscale Coeur d'Alene Resort, says Mike O'Brien, general manager of the Coeur d
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