North Idaho

Pickleboom: Explosion in pickleball's popularity leads to business opportunity

Vigil-led company to make sport clothing line; North Idaho manufacturer grows with trend

May 11, 2023

The surge in pickleball popularity in the Inland Northwest has sparked growth in business ventures from entrepreneurs making sports gear and clothing for the sport's aficionados. Hayden-based Selkirk Sports, a pickleball focused company founded in

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April 27, 2023

Staff Report

RDD Holdings LLC, of Spokane, has purchased a 13.5-acre, multibuilding site with over 47,400 square feet of warehouse, office, and storage space, at 10808 N. Perry Road, just north of Spokane, where the previous owners operated Perry Storage.

Boys & Girls Clubs expands center in Post Falls

$1.7M project to house culinary, STEM offerings

April 27, 2023

Karina Elias

Construction has started on 5,000-square-foot addition to Boys & Girls Clubs of Kootenai County's Jordan Johnson Clubhouse building, nearly doubling the size of the center, says Mark Kuhnhausen, executive director of the organization.

Joint Cd'A campus has multiple higher ed choices

While NIC accreditation woes dominate news, other colleges carve niches at Cd'A campus

April 27, 2023

Keith Erickson

Situated along the northern shore of Lake Coeur d'Alene near its confluence with the Spokane River is a joint campus in which four colleges offer students opportunities to earn associate, bachelor's, and graduate degrees, often in their own backyard.

Farwest Steel plans Post Falls facility

Building will occupy former Greenacres Gypsum & Lime site

April 27, 2023

Erica Bullock

Farwest Steel Corp., a Eugene, Oregon-based metal supplier, is preparing to construct a new $6.8 million industrial building in North Idaho, according to application information for a building permit that was issued last month by the city of Post Falls.

Post Falls couple hope to put fresh spin on fast food with Konala

Konala to feature salads, protein bowls on menu; eatery may open this week

April 27, 2023

Dylan Harris

Jammie and Trace Miller plan to defy traditional quick-service food trends at Konala LLC, their new restaurant located at 107 E. Seventh, in Post Falls. 'There's a gap in the market for offering convenient, healthier food and high-protein options

VRB-WHOA!: Cd'A leaders attempt to rein in short-term rentals

Property owners organize to defend against aspersions

April 27, 2023

Keith Erickson

Escalating concerns surrounding short-term rentals, such as those offered through online vacation rental marketplaces Vrbo and Airbnb Inc., have prompted the Coeur d'Alene City Council to consider code changes to better regulate the industry, says

Cd'A-founded Idaho Trust sees steady growth

Two-branch institution's finance services include managing clients' wealth

April 13, 2023

Keith Erickson

Operating out of its original branch in downtown Coeur d'Alene for nearly three decades, Idaho Trust Bank has seen robust growth with a mix of traditional banking and wealth-management services. Idaho Trust co-founder and CEO Tom Prohaska says

Beacon Cancer Care adds specialty in Cd'A

Longtime Kootenai Health doc helps start Beacon Rheumatology

April 13, 2023

Dylan Harris

Beacon Cancer Care has expanded its services by opening Beacon Rheumatology in the Chinook Medical Building, at 980 W. Ironwood Drive, in Coeur d'Alene. Board-certified rheumatologist Dr. Dustin Dinning joined the practice to launch Beacon

Prairie Falls Golf Club builds $10 million facility

Lodging, entertainment, dining, retail spaces create gathering spot

April 13, 2023

Erica Bullock

Post Falls-based Prairie Falls Golf Club is preparing to open a new $10 million, 43,000-square-foot hotel, event, and retail facility this summer that is intended to be a community hub for residents and golfers on the north side of town.