North Idaho

Mining industry observers are optimistic about coming year

Silver Valley production is expected to increase

December 19, 2024

Mike McLean

The mining industry in the Inland Northwest and beyond has an optimistic outlook for the coming year.

Some retailers are hopeful for revenue growth

Customer experiences expected to help boost in-store sales

December 19, 2024

Erica Bullock

Retail sales in Spokane had a sluggish start through the first half of the year ahead of what's expected to be flat or slightly higher sales through the last two quarters of 2024.

Affordability issues to dampen real estate activity

Despite high costs, North Idaho commercial market shows promise

December 19, 2024

Erica Bullock

Real estate affordability has been a top concern in Spokane and Kootenai counties this year for both the commercial and residential markets, and high costs are expected to persist in the new year.

Lee & Hayes sues Continuous Composites for breach of contract

Firm alleges it is owed $7.2M for its legal work

November 7, 2024

Karina Elias

Changes at CEO mount in INW

Hecla becomes sixth public company to change leaders this year

November 7, 2024

Erica Bullock

Hecla Mining Co. has named Rob Krcmarov as its next president and CEO.

Financial news briefs

November 7, 2024

Journal of Business Staff

Hecla Mining names new CEO

Rob Krcmarov to replace interim exec after longtime CEO retired in May

November 4, 2024

Erica Bullock

Six months after Hecla Mining Co. announced the retirement of longtime CEO Phillips S. Baker Jr., Rob Krcmarov has been selected as Hecla's next president and CEO.

Continuous Composites wins $25M patent-infringement case

Cd'A manufacturer due to receive first $18M payment yet this year

October 24, 2024

Karina Elias

Coeur d'Alene-based 3D manufacturing company Continuous Composites will receive $25 million in a settlement against another manufacturer.

Catching up with Steel Structures America

Sternberg brothers build multicompany enterprise in Post Falls

October 24, 2024

Mike McLean

Steel Structures America owners Shawn and Justin Sternberg now have five complementary stand-alone companies based in Post Falls.

Franchising fuels growth for some Inland Northwest companies

Three Spokane-area businesses are charting course to expansion through tried-and-true business model

October 24, 2024

Erica Bullock

Three companies that operate in Eastern Washington and North Idaho are contributing to the franchise movement in the Spokane area by transitioning to a franchise business model as a strategic path to brand expansion and market reach.