2024 Icons: Mark Sonderen Second-generation manufacturer grows company, leaves it in third-gen's hands May 9, 2024 Mike McLean Journal Icon Mark Sonderen took over Sonderen Packaging Inc. from his father in 1978 and led the company’s growth for 36 years before handing the reins over to his son and daughter.Read More
Remembering Spokane PR Pioneer Jim Desautel Communications agency co-founder was early to integrate disciplines April 25, 2024 Mike McLean Jim Desautel is being remembered as pioneer in integrating public relations strategies and promoting work-life balance.Read More
Catching up with: Spokane startup Crimson Medical Solutions IV safety management system developer hopes to begin sales this year March 28, 2024 Mike McLean Intravenous safety system developer Crimson Medical Solutions Inc. is looking to begin sales by year-end.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More