North Idaho

Avista reaches settlement agreement in Idaho rate cases

If approved, rate increases will go into effect Sept. 1

June 10, 2025

Spokane-based Avista Corp. has reached a settlement agreement with all parties involved in its Idaho general rate cases, the energy company announced in a press release.

Kootenai County home sales, prices rise in May

Active listings nearly 14% higher than last year

June 5, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Kootenai County single-family homes sold this year reached 922 in May, a 2.7% increase compared to the same time last year, according to the latest Market Snapshot from Coeur d’Alene Regional Realtors.

Tech hub group expected to compete for federal funding, again

Aerospace manufacturing plans remain in place despite recent grant rescission

June 5, 2025

Dylan Harris

Plans for the envisioned American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center are continuing, for now, despite the U.S. Department of Commerce’s recent decision to cancel nearly $50 million in funding for the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene tech hub.

Spokane group acquires downtown Cd'A apartment tower

10-story Lake Tower Apartments includes 41 living units

June 5, 2025

Tina Sulzle

Spokane-based Fourth Avenue Capital has acquired Lake Tower Apartments in Coeur d’Alene for an undisclosed amount.

Selkirk Sport expands as pickleball proves to be more than a fad

Cd'A manufacturer, retailer has grown by 1,900% since the start of the pandemic

May 22, 2025

Karina Elias

Selkirk Sport, a family-owned manufacturer and retailer of pickleball equipment, has grown to 200 employees and 1,500 square feet of space in the past five years.

Florida tech firm acquires Ednetics

Former CEO of Post Falls-based company will remain in leadership position

May 22, 2025

Tina Sulzle

Ednetics, a Post Falls-based company that designs, deploys, and services high-tech communication systems for the education sector, has been acquired by Tampa, Florida-based MGT, a national technology solutions firm, for an undisclosed amount.

Idaho Strategic reports Q1 earnings decrease

Company posted record-breaking revenue, however

May 12, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Idaho Strategic Resources Inc. has reported first-quarter net income of about $1.6 million, or 12 cents per diluted share, a 26% decrease from the year-earlier quarter.

Studio Ascent makes waves with waterfront properties

Small firm finds niche in lake, mountain homes

May 8, 2025

Tina Sulzle

Brennen Chasse, founder of Spokane-based architecture company Studio Ascent, says there’s currently a push for high-end design residential properties.

Hecla Mining posts rise in net income

Coeur d'Alene company reports record sales in first quarter

May 1, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Coeur d’Alene-based Hecla Mining Co. reported first-quarter net income of $28.9 million, an increase over the year-earlier quarter net loss of $5.8 million.

Avalon 24 relocates with future in mind

Real estate brokerage building office in Liberty Lake's NoLL town center

April 24, 2025

Dylan Harris

Following the record-breaking sale of a Spokane Valley home in December and continued yearly growth, Avalon 24 Real Estate LLC is now positioning itself for future success.