North Idaho

Permit activity increases in Hayden; industrial projects lead way

Residential construction outpaces nonresidential work by about $6 million

November 22, 2023

Dylan Harris

Permit activity is trending upward this year in Hayden, a building trends report with data through September shows.

Mixed-use building to rise at Appleway Quarter

Commercial units to be completed next summer; residential units slated to be finished in late ’24

November 9, 2023

Erica Bullock

A 24-unit mixed-use building under construction at 295 E. Appleway, in Coeur d’Alene, will be the final project to round out the Appleway Quarter development.

Credit union memberships grow in Spokane County

High interest rates, new branches, auto loans contribute to increase

November 9, 2023

Erica Bullock

Most credit unions in the Spokane area are reporting growing membership totals year-over-year, and some financial leaders here say they expect to see the trend continue into 2024.

Tobler Marina acquired by Seattle Boat Co.

Hayden boat dealership will retain name, staff

November 9, 2023

Dylan Harris

Tobler Marina has been acquired by Supreme Northwest Inc., which does business as Seattle Boat Co.

Whatever Happened To Coeur d'Alene Mines Corp.

Former Idaho company anticipates improvement in performance following 10-year downward trend

October 26, 2023

Mike McLean

After persistent declines in earnings in recent years for Coeur Mining Inc., the former Idaho company is optimistic that it's poised for a rebound in performance. When the Journal last reported on Coeur, formerly Coeur d'Alene Mines Corp., the

Intermax Networks to expand services to Lincoln County

Cd'A high-speed internet provider to add hundreds of customers by year-end

October 12, 2023

Karina Elias

Coeur d'Alene-based NewMax LLC, which does business as Intermax Networks, is expanding its coverage area into to Lincoln County, Washington, says Jame Davis, sales and marketing manager for the company. 'It will be our first time expanding our

Whatever Happened To: Coeur d'Alene 'boy mayor' Steve Judy

Former Cd'A politician uses leadership skills as exec in Boise area

October 12, 2023

Mike McLean

Steve Judy, once known as the Boy Mayor of Coeur d'Alene, says he sometimes misses the Lake City, but has never regretted the decision he and his wife, Michelle, made to pack up their family and move to southern Idaho in the fall of 2003 to be closer to

Gizmo makerspace tries to make ends meet

Organization faces acute funding, site challenges

September 28, 2023

Mike McLean

Gizmo-CdA Inc., the nonprofit makerspace located in Coeur d'Alene, is facing its biggest challenges to date.

Luxury townhomes to rise at Atlas Waterfront site

Permits issued for 27 of 50 townhome units

September 28, 2023

Erica Bullock

Construction has started on six of 11 residential structures planned at the Toll Brothers at Atlas Waterfront site, in Coeur d'Alene

Hecla to shut down Lucky Friday for rest of year

Move to enable mining company to make modifications following fire

September 18, 2023

Staff Report

Hecla Mining Co. expects to suspend production at its Lucky Friday Mine for the rest of the year as it makes modifications following a mine-shaft fire.