Mike McLean

2 months ago | spokanejournal.com | Erica Bullock |Karina Elias |Mike McLean

The Washington State Department of Commerce launched its online Tariff Information and Resource Guide this week in response to questions and confusion around recently implemented federal tariffs. The new resource includes export-related support at the local, state, and federal levels.

2 months ago | spokanejournal.com | Erica Bullock |Karina Elias |Mike McLean

Downtown Spokane Partnership has announced author and urbanist Peter Kageyama as the keynote speaker for the fourth annual State of Downtown & Awards Breakfast. The event, scheduled for May 30 at the Spokane Convention Center, will highlight the state of downtown, featuring new data and insights about the city’s urban core. The program will also include the presentation of the Legacy and Impact Awards, for people and organizations driving progress.

2 months ago | spokanejournal.com | Erica Bullock |Karina Elias |Mike McLean

Active Living Expo 2025: The Spokesman-Review's community-focused health and wellness event will feature a variety of information and local resources for all ages, including ways to improve health, finances, leisure, and more. Saturday, April 12, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.Mirabeau Park Hotel and Conference Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley$8Liens and Encumbrances – The Judgement Zone: Vista Title & Escrow class will discuss how liens and encumbrances can impact a property’s sale.

2 months ago | spokanejournal.com | Mike McLean

Mike McLean, deputy editor of the  Journal of Business, has retired from a 37-year career in journalism in the Inland Northwest. McLean, 65, started out his career at a North Idaho weekly newspaper called The Priest River Times, followed by a stint at the Daily Bee in Bonner County. In 1993, he joined the Coeur d’Alene Press, starting as a beat writer in environment, natural resources, and courts and cops.

2 months ago | spokanejournal.com | Erica Bullock |Karina Elias |Mike McLean

New Hires and PromotionsSpokane’s University District Development Association has hired Jeffrey Samson as director of finance and grants administration. Samson previously served as the director of finance at Spokane nonprofit Thrive International and deputy chief of finance and administration at the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. Spokane-based MW Engineers has promoted Dean Algeo to electrical principal. He previously worked as an electrical associate.