Two North Idaho composite manufacturers have been selected to participate in a government-led program geared toward preparing companies to compete in military and commercial markets.

Knife River Corp.'s parent company, North Dakota-based MDU Resources Group Inc., has acquired the Spokane Valley operations of Oldcastle Infrastructure Inc.

A flourishing craft beer industry in Eastern Washington has met a sagging barley market. And in the last few years, the two have become fast friends. The emerging partnership has those in the craft beer supply chain exploring the possibility of something

Liberty Lake-based custom-cabinet manufacturer Hunt-­wood Industries Inc. is planning a two-phase expansion at its headquarters and main manufacturing facility.

Erik Nelson can't contain himself when he's asked to discuss his 'passion project.” He's been hard at work for the last couple of years as he prepares to try to enter a $2 billion industry. Nelson thinks his creation – the TidyHut – has the

A new year finally has brought a new labor agreement between Coeur d'Alene-based Hecla Mining Co. and nearly 250 one-time striking workers at the Lucky Friday Mine, in North Idaho.

Several aerospace manufacturing industry representatives and observers here say they're seeing moderate declines in production following Boeing Co.'s halt of its 737 MAX assembly, but some worry they could see increased pressure if the shutdown lasts