North Idaho

Inland Northwest Composite shows fourth quarter increase

Hecla Mining posts strongest Q4 gains

February 13, 2020

The composite value of the region's seven publicly traded companies rose 7.7% to $12.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2019, marking the fourth straight quarter in which the composite has risen, according to an analysis by Spokane-based financial

Having survived crypto winter, Krambu thrives

Idaho startup to expand with Newport data center

February 13, 2020

Virginia Thomas

A 3-year-old startup based in Dalton Gardens has been making waves in the supercomputing industry, growing so rapidly in its short existence that it has expanded with a new location in northeast Washington.

NY firm acquires majority stake in Fatbeam

$36 million transaction completed on Jan. 28

January 30, 2020

Kevin Blocker

SDC Capital Partners LLC, a New York-based private investment company, has bought a 51% interest in Fatbeam LLC for $36 million, says Greg Green, president of the Coeur d'Alene-based fiber optics company.

Finally Friday: Hecla to ramp up North Idaho mine

Labor dispute resolution comes at opportune time for metals company

January 30, 2020

Kevin Blocker

A new year finally has brought a new labor agreement between Coeur d'Alene-based Hecla Mining Co. and nearly 250 one-time striking workers at the Lucky Friday Mine, in North Idaho.

StretchLab to debut club in Coeur d'Alene

Restaurants & Retail

January 16, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Seeking to add to her suite of growing franchise fitness clubs, Jaimee Cox has targeted the end of February to open StretchLab, at 2007 Tea Olive Lane, directly north of Lake City High School in Coeur d'Alene.

Aspen Homes builds its first apartment complex

Four-building project in Cd'A expected to be completed this spring

January 16, 2020

Kevin Blocker

For the first time in its 20-plus years in business, Coeur d'Alene-based Aspen Homes & Development LLC soon will add custom-design apartment complex to its portfolio of work.

Q&A with new Coeur d'Alene Chamber CEO Derrell Hartwick

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January 16, 2020

Virginia Thomas

Derrell Hartwick became CEO of the Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 1, following the retirement of previous chamber CEO Steve Wilson. Hartwick comes to North Idaho from Little Rock, Arkansas, where he was director of sales

25+5: Ignite Northwest releases inaugural list of emerging tech companies

Business accelerator hopes to draw attention to Spokane startups

January 16, 2020

Virginia Thomas

Spokane business accelerator Ignite Northwest has released its inaugural Ignite 25+5 list, which recognizes 30 young companies with an Inland Northwest presence.

Providence, nurses reach tentative agreement

Accord comes one day after miners ratify deal with Hecla

January 7, 2020

Kevin Blocker

The Washington State Nurses Association says it has reached a tentative agreement with management, including at Providence hospitals in Spokane. The announced accord comes the day after the United Steelworkers Local 5114 says members in Idaho ratified

Lucky Friday, Golden Chest production to increase

Tentative agreement with striking miners could be significant

December 19, 2019

Mike McLean

Hecla Mining Co. has announced this week it's committed to bringing the Lucky Friday mine, near Mullan back to full production in 2020, despite a vote by members of United Steelworkers Local 5114 to reject a contract agreement that would have ended a