North Idaho

Work begins at Post Falls food truck court

Eats on Spokane Street expected to open in spring 2025

December 19, 2024

Eats on Spokane Street LLC, a food truck and restaurant court, will be located at 106 N. Spokane, just north of Post Falls Brewing Co. and just south of Brew Bar PNW.

Kootenai County faces opportunities, challenges

Shortages in workforce, attainable housing temper diverse economy

December 19, 2024

Mike McLean

Kootenai County has a lot of economic opportunities ahead, although it faces challenges of a tight labor supply and a need for attainable housing.

More conventions, sporting events to bolster INW tourism

Increase in conventions primary factor in Spokane's projected uptick

December 19, 2024

Dylan Harris

The Inland Northwest tourism sector is expected to see steady growth in 2025, destination marketing leaders for Spokane County and North Idaho say.

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.