For its latest episode of Elevating The Conversation, the Journal sat down with Wally Jacobson, executive director of the Panhandle Area Council and the interim executive director of the Coeur d’Alene Economic Development Corp., to discuss North Idaho economic activity.

Silverlake Automotive has entered the Washington state market through its acquisition of Northwest Automotive Centers, at 324 N. Pines Road in Spokane Valley.

Coeur d'Alene-based Idaho Strategic Resources Inc. is drawing attention from technology and aerospace manufacturers looking for a domestic supply of yttrium, one of the world's most strategically important rare earth elements.

House of Brunch LLC is brining its brunch concept to North Idaho with a second restaurant, at 309 E. Lakeside in Coeur d'Alene, marking the company's first expansion outside of Spokane. 

Lakeside Cos. has acquired The Highlands Golf Course in Post Falls, where the company plans to improve the course and its amenities following the conclusion of this year’s golf season. 

Some Inland Northwest-based manufacturers are starting to experiment with artificial intelligence to combat an ongoing skilled worker shortage and to improve operational efficiency.

Post Falls Historical Society Inc. and the building it resides in are facing uncertainty as the city of Post Falls considers bringing in a new tenant.

Hayden-based Viking Construction Inc. is building a mixed-use development, tentatively dubbed Westwood Pines, located north of Highway 53 and a half-mile mile northeast of Lakeland High School, in Rathdrum.

Coeur d'Alene-based retirement community, Bestland Senior Living, helps people transition from an independent life at home to an independent living community.

Spokane-based Ruby Hospitality has added Days Inn by Wyndham Coeur d’Alene to its real estate portfolio, marking the lodging, dining, and entertainment company’s entry into the community.