North Idaho

Idaho Trust Bank builds on strength

Ten percent growth in total assets managed is projected

December 7, 2017

Now in its 23rd year of operations, Idaho Trust Bank, which bills itself as one of few banks in the Gem State to offer both commercial banking and wealth management services, says it looks to continue to grow, while maintaining its focus on client success

Hecla Mining to exceed its expectations despite strike

Cd'A-based company says production is historically good

December 7, 2017

With record gold production at a mine in Alaska, Hecla Mining Co. is expecting 2017 to finish as one of the 10 to 15 strongest years in its 126-year history, from a production perspective, company CEO Phillips S. Baker says. That's despite a nine-mon

North Idaho Energy Logs Inc.: Fueling fires far and wide

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November 22, 2017

Keith Erickson

As winter approaches and outside temperatures drop, business at one remote company, North Idaho Energy Logs Inc., is blazing. Clark Fairchild, the company's co-owner and general manager, says production is on an upswing at North Idaho Energy Logs with

Kootenai Health begins $4.3 million in renovation work

Expansion is part of hospital's master plan

November 22, 2017

Samantha Peone

Kootenai Health has started interior renovations valued at $4.3 million this month for three departments in its main hospital building, at 2003 Kootenai Health Way in Coeur d'Alene. The upgrades involve improvements to existing and recently expanded s

Idaho Independent Bank prepares for transition

Second-generation Gustavel to take over at first of year

November 9, 2017

Keith Erickson

While its customers might not realize any difference in services or policy, Coeur d'Alene-based Idaho Independent Bank will face a big change come New Year's Day. On Jan. 1, Kurt Gustavel, 48, will take over the leadership of IIB from his father, Jac

Inspire Physical Therapy opens in Coeur d'Alene

Sister company operates three Spokane-area clinics

November 9, 2017

Sean Sipe, owner of Spokane Occupational & Hand Therapy, has partnered with another physical therapist to open a clinic in Coeur d'Alene. Sipe and Cara Clinton acquired some of the assets, including equipment, of the former Competitive Fitness & Physic

First flakes give Inland Northwest ski hills an early lift

Resort operators anticipate strong sales, plentiful powder

November 9, 2017

LeAnn Bjerken

The combination of a strong ski season last winter and an early snow fall this month has some Inland Northwest ski resort operators looking to open early. Already, Lookout Ski Resort on the Idaho-Montana border kicked off the season last weekend. Matt

$13.7 million apartment complex planned in Hayden

Complex to have 96 units in Hayden Village first phase

October 26, 2017

Samantha Peone

The city of Hayden has issued building permits for a $13.7 million, 96-unit Villas at Hayden North apartment complex at the northwest corner of Lancaster Road and Vernon J. Baker Boulevard, in Hayden. The building permits are part of the first phase of a

Ignite cda issues request for Midtown development proposals

New development ideas sought for half-acre site

October 12, 2017

Samantha Peone

Coeur d'Alene's urban renewal agency, which operates as ignite cda, has issued a request for development proposals for land it owns in the city's Midtown corridor. Located at 813 to 823 N. Fourth, the property totals 23,000 square feet-or a half-

Cd'A contractor expands with new Hayden office

Owner plans more hires, to grow finish carpentry

October 12, 2017

LeAnn Bjerken

Coeur d'Alene-based Candela Construction has opened its second office. Founder Jeff Candela says the company is leasing 8,200 square feet of space at 9896 Chelsea Court in Hayden for the new office. While Candela Construction still occupies its origin