North Idaho

Riverstone developer plans one last project in Coeur d'Alene urban village

CornerStone to include mix of condominiums, offices

June 3, 2021

Longtime developer John Stone and partners Nikole Cummings and Ryan Martin are taking their last bow in the development of the Riverstone District with plans to build one final mixed-used building in the Coeur d'Alene urban village.

Investment in Idaho startups increases

Panhandle sees strong private placement activity

May 20, 2021

Natasha Nellis

A new Idaho Technology Council report found capital activity in Idaho exceeded $5.2 billion in 2020. North Idaho alone had 10 mergers and acquisitions, 26 private-placement deals, and one public offering last year for a total volume of $164.3 million.

Parting Thoughts with Architect West's Scott Fischer

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May 20, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Scott Fischer has spent nearly 40 years of his 45-year career working at Coeur d'Alene-based Architects West Inc. In that time, he's been involved with dozens of projects in North Idaho and Eastern Washington and rose to become president

Continuous Composites commercializes its 3D technology

Manufacturer inks joint development agreement with French conglomerate

May 20, 2021

Natasha Nellis

A Coeur d'Alene-based 3D manufacturing company is preparing to commercialize its technology with a new international partnership. The company, Continuous Composites Inc., is 'laser focusedâ€ on the commercialization of its technology

Hecla Mining reaps benefits of surging silver market

In big boom, company fights for regulatory nod on two Montana properties

May 20, 2021

Kevin Blocker

Hecla Mining Co., the largest silver producer in the U.S., finds itself in a strong position and an ironic one at the same time. On one hand, the 130-year-old Coeur d'Alene-based company is benefitting from a strong precious-metals market that some

Nightingale College expands nursing program to North Idaho

College works with area health care providers to provide nurse training

April 22, 2021

Natasha Nellis

Salt Lake City-based Nightingale College has partnered with health care providers in North Idaho to establish a nursing training program hub in Coeur d'Alene.

Kenworth breaks ground on new Post Falls facility

Company plans to open dealership site next year

April 22, 2021

Natasha Nellis

Salt Lake City-based Kenworth Sales Co. has broken ground on a 41,500-square-foot facility in Post Falls. The new commercial truck sales and service location will be located at 4373 W. Expo Parkway, north of the Tedder Business Center and the Red Lion

Lakehome buyers should know about encroachments

Lawyer offers advice for avoiding disputes regarding docks in Idaho

April 22, 2021

Mischelle Fulgham

As an attorney practicing in Idaho and Washington for nearly 30 years, I often represent clients who live and work in Eastern Washington, while owning lakefront property in Idaho.

Midwest private-equity firm acquires Cascadia Custom Molding

Thermoplastic molder anticipates job growth following transaction, retirement by operators

April 22, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Coeur d'Alene-based thermoplastic injection molder Cascadia Custom Molding has been acquired by a Cleveland, Ohio-based private equity firm and one of its portfolio companies. Charles O'Bosky, president of Cascadia Custom Molding, says the previous

Growth management broached in Kootenai County

Number of dwelling units developed in Post Falls has surged in recent years

April 22, 2021

Kevin Blocker

In response to a surge in development and population, the subject of growth management is being broached in Kootenai County. The county's Community Development office has produced a 22-page report exploring possible growth management strategies that