North Idaho

Stable demand, prices expected for wood products

Industry grappling with trade, production issues

December 19, 2019

After a year of recovering from a late 2018 lumber price drop, pricing and demand are likely to remain fairly steady in 2020, some wood products industry observers say, despite some regional issues with supply. Joel White, executive officer of the

Mainstream Electric to move to Spokane Valley

Company expects increase in revenue

December 19, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Mainstream Electric Inc., an electric, heating, cooling, and plumbing company, has found a new home in Spokane Valley. The company, located in Post Falls for now, had outgrown its space, says Todd Damschen, who co-owns the business with his wife, Elaine.

Dollar Fulfillment purchase land in Post Falls

E-commerce company buys parcel adjacent to site for NanaMacs

December 19, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Hayden-based ecommerce fulfillment company Dollar Fulfillment has purchased 5 acres of land in the Bighorn Industrial Park, just off Hargrave Avenue in west Post Falls. Founder and CEO Jason Macek declines to comment on plans for the newly acquired land.

Journal seeks nominations for its annual Icons event

Event honoring business legends set for March 26

December 19, 2019

Journal of Business Staff

The Journal of Business has begun accepting nominations for its second annual Icons awards, which recognize legends of the Inland Northwest business community. Former Spokane-area businesspeople who are chosen to receive the awards will be recognized at

Momentum in Kootenai County expected to carry into 2020

Significant projects planned or underway help sustain economy

December 19, 2019

Mike McLean

Momentum from a decade of economic growth in Kootenai County is expected to carry over into 2020 with a mix of developments recently underway or planned for the coming year. The Coeur d'Alene City Council last month approved an urban renewal plan and

Stillano Gelato set for Jan. 1 opening

Restaurants & Retail

December 5, 2019

Kevin Blocker

Stillano Gelato, a frozen Italian dessert store, has plans to open starting New Year's Day at 217 E. Sherman, in Coeur d' Alene. Stillano Gelato owner Kathryn Stillert couldn't be reached immediately for comment.

Northwest Specialty Hospital adopts new robotic technology

Tech reduces recovery time for spine surgery

December 5, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Northwest Specialty Hospital, in Post Falls, is changing the way many of its patients' spinal surgeries are conducted through the use of a surgical robot navigation platform, says spinal surgeon Dr. Roland Kent.

Cancer care alliance invests in new technology

Group nears end of drive to upgrade machines

December 5, 2019

Natasha Nellis

The Alliance for Cancer Care is in the final stages of a two-year push to upgrade its stereotactic ablative radiotherapy equipment, which provides a more targeted method of administering doses of radiation.

Q&A with Coeur d'Alene Casino's Laura Stensgar

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November 21, 2019

Virginia Thomas

Laura Stensgar was named CEO of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe-owned Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel last month. The tribe has about 2,500 members, about 150 of whom work at the casino.

Tamarack Aerospace files plans to reorganize

Manufacturer expects to repay creditors in full

October 24, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Sandpoint, Idaho-based Tamarack Aerospace Group Inc. has filed a reorganization plan that, if approved, brings the company closer to emerging from Chapter 11 reorganization through the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.