North Idaho

HardTarget gamifies cybersecurity for wealthy families

Hands-on approach aims to change behavior, lifestyles

February 13, 2025

HardTarget Inc. launched 15 months ago to prepare affluent families against the threat of cybercrime through gamified learning activities.

Northwest Specialty Hospital acquires surgical practice

Northwest General & Breast Surgery is located on hospital's Post Falls campus

February 11, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Post Falls-based Northwest Specialty Hospital has acquired the private surgical practice of Dr. Antoine Sarkis.

Avista proposes rate increases in Idaho

Company seeks to recover costs for fixed expenses, ongoing investments

January 31, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Avista Corp. filed a proposal with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission that would raise rates for Idaho customers, allowing the utility company to recover costs for fixed expenses and ongoing investments.

Safeguard Equipment expands to Europe

Post Falls manufacturer works to bring personal safety device to 10 countries by year-end

January 30, 2025

Erica Bullock

Safeguard Equipment Inc. is expanding to Europe with two strategic partnerships that will boost the Post Falls manufacturer's global footprint.

Rathdrum plans $15M City Hall, community campus

Multiple departments to consolidate under one roof

January 30, 2025

Erica Bullock

The city of Rathdrum is developing a new $15 million City Hall that will combine municipal departments under one roof and anchor a 30-acre community campus.

Washington state universities navigate shifting DEI support

Some schools recommit to inclusivity while Idaho programs dismantle

January 16, 2025

Erica Bullock

Some colleges and universities in Eastern Washington are reinforcing their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in light of challenges to DEI policies and programs at higher education institutions in Idaho.

Inland Northwest tech hub receives $50 million boost

Funding to go toward development of American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center in Spokane

January 14, 2025

Dylan Harris

The Spokane-Coeur d'Alene aerospace tech hub has received $48 million in federal funding.

Glacier Bancorp to acquire Idaho bank

Washington branches to become part of Wheatland Bank

January 13, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Glacier Bancorp Inc. has agreed to acquire Bank of Idaho Holding Co., a transaction that's expected to lead to further growth for Spokane-based Wheatland Bank and Coeur d'Alene-based Mountain West Bank.

Macy's to close Coeur d'Alene store

Spokane Valley outlet survives 66-store cut

January 9, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

New York-based upscale retail chain Macy’s Inc. plans to close 66 underperforming department stores this year, including its store in the Silver Lake Mall, in Coeur d’Alene.

Catching up with: Jobs Plus, now known as CdAEDC

Business advocacy group aims to promote expansion of higher-paying jobs

December 19, 2024

Mike McLean

The Coeur d’Alene-based nonprofit originally known as Jobs Plus, which was formed in 1987 to help diversify the economy in Kootenai County, has become more selective in business recruitment and more involved in housing and labor issues in recent years.