Register
Log In
Remember me Forgot my password
Spokane Journal of Business
Editor's Desk Navigation

Our News Team

Editorial

Linn Parish
Linn Parish Editor Phone: 509.344.1265
Email Linn Parish Follow RSS feed Find me on Facebook Find me on Twitter

About Linn

Editor Linn Parish has worked for newspapers and magazines since 1996, with the bulk of that time being at the Journal. A Montana boy who has called Spokane home for some time now, Linn likes Northwest trails, Deep South foods, and lead changes in the ninth inning.

View Linn's Page
LeAnn Bjerken
LeAnn Bjerken Reporter Phone: 509.344.1267
Email LeAnn Bjerken Follow RSS feed

About LeAnn

Reporter LeAnn Bjerken covers health care at the Journal of Business. A Minnesota native and cat lover, she enjoys beachside vacations and writing poetry. LeAnn has worked for the Journal since 2015.

View LeAnn's Page
Mike McLean
Mike McLean Deputy Editor Phone: 509.344.1266
Email Mike McLean Follow RSS feed

About Mike

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.

View Mike's Page

Editorial

Natasha Nellis
Natasha Nellis Research Coordinator Phone: 509.344.1263
Email Natasha Nellis Follow RSS feed

About Natasha

Research Coordinator Natasha Nellis joined the Journal in May 2018 and handles the people, calendar, licenses, and lists sections. An Eastern Washington University alum, Natasha is an avid reader and loves taking photos, traveling, and learning new languages.  

View Natasha's Page
Samantha Peone
Samantha Peone Reporter Phone: 509.344.1260
Email Samantha Peone Follow RSS feed

About Samantha

Reporter Samantha Peone joined the Journal in 2015 as research coordinator before later transitioning into a reporter role. She covers real estate and construction.

View Samantha's Page
Virginia Thomas
Virginia Thomas Reporter Phone: 509.344.1264
Email Virginia Thomas Follow RSS feed

About Virginia

Reporter Virginia Thomas has worked at the Journal since 2017 and covers the banking and finance industries. As a reporter, she loves learning about Spokane's many growing industries. She enjoys travelling with her husband, snuggling with her cats, and cross stitching.

View Virginia's Page

Sign up for our E-mail updates

including the
Morning Edition

Join our list