North Idaho

Idaho Strategic expected to join Russell 3000 Index

Coeur d'Alene-based gold producer's inclusion could broaden investor base

June 20, 2025

Coeur d’Alene-based gold producer Idaho Strategic Resources Inc. (NYSE American: IDR) has been included in the preliminary list of additions to the broad-market Russell 3000 Index.

Idaho's job count ticks upward in May

State's unemployment rate same as year-earlier month

June 20, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

Idaho’s total nonfarm jobs increased by 22,400, or 2.6%, during the 12 months ending in May.

$165 million development planned at CDA National Reserve

Construction on 55 high-end homes set to begin this summer

June 19, 2025

Tina Sulzle

A Southern California developer is planning a $165 million luxury residential project at CDA National Reserve, a private golf resort near the western shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene.

Two Spokane Rite Aid stores to close

Closures result of drugstore chain's ongoing bankruptcy process

June 11, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

A pair of Spokane Rite Aid stores will close as part of the drugstore chain’s ongoing bankruptcy process, according to documents filed last week with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey.

Avista reaches settlement agreement in Idaho rate cases

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

June 10, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

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.