North Idaho

Konala secures first East Coast franchisee

Chain grows franchise, corporate locations

July 3, 2025

Tina Sulzle

Konala, the fast-food franchise known for its protein-packed bowls, is officially going coast to coast.

Rising demand fuels Kootenai Health's growth

County's largest employer continues to invest in programs, facilities, staff

July 3, 2025

Dylan Harris

With increasing demand for care, plans for a new medical campus in Post Falls, and continued investments into new programs, facilities, and staff, Kootenai County’s largest employer is getting even bigger.

Northwest Offset Printing to shutter in September

Hagadone Media Group to print The Spokesman-Review

July 2, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

After Northwest Offset Printing Inc.'s closure in September, Hagadone Media Group will take over printing of The Spokesman-Review.

Ellie Mental Health of North Idaho opens new location

Company's second clinic located in Millworx development in Post Falls

June 23, 2025

Dylan Harris

Ellie Mental Health of North Idaho has expanded with a second clinic, at the Millworx development in Post Falls.

Idaho Strategic expected to join Russell 3000 Index

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

June 20, 2025

Journal of Business Staff

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.