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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
Deaconess Hospital has applied for a building permit for a $5.2 million ambulatory health care center on Spokane's North Side.
The hospital plans to erect a single-story building with 12,700 square feet of space at 8202 N. Division, according to the pe
Regal Plaza shopping center, the new South Hill retail development anchored by a Target department store, has signed four new tenants, and is negotiating an additional lease with a bank, leaving one retail bay left to fill, says Spokane real estate develo