North Idaho

Hearings kicked off for $100 million rail project in Sandpoint

BNSF has proposed building bridge over Lake Pend Oreille

May 24, 2018

The BNSF Railway Co. is seeking environmental permits for a $100 million project that would add a second railroad bridge across Lake Pend Oreille, at Sandpoint, Idaho, for the purpose of easing rail congestion.

On a roll at Silverwood

Theme park sets sights on another record year

May 10, 2018

Keith Erickson

More adventure seekers than ever before are expected to pass through the gates of Silverwood Theme Park this season as the region's largest amusement attraction celebrates its 30th anniversary. Preseason ticket sales indicate a record number of people

Helping caregivers understand dementia

Business offers services for families, pros

April 26, 2018

Samantha Peone

Rick Bennett, administrator of the Bennett House adult day care center in Coeur d'Alene, says he's about to start up a new business to help caregivers of people with cognitive loss. The new venture, to be called The Dementia Coach, is designed to hel

Idaho Central Credit Union to build second facility in Cd'A

Structure slated to house full-service branch, administrative offices

April 26, 2018

Samantha Peone

Construction is underway on a new, $8.6 million Idaho Central Credit Union office to be located at 1327 W. Appleway, in Coeur d'Alene, says Michael Wolsten, ICCU's assistant vice president of North Idaho operations. The three-story building will have

$2.4 million storage complex taking shape in Hayden

Construction work to be completed this summer

April 26, 2018

Samantha Peone

Hayden-based Blackstone Properties LLC is constructing five storage buildings at 3027 W. Hayden, in the North Idaho city, says Tony Benway, managing member of the company. The estimated project cost is $2.4 million, and the buildings will have a total of

Cd'A business trainer, son pen inspirational story

Book to be released Father's Day weekend

April 26, 2018

Terry Gurno, of Coeur d'Alene, is a professional speaker and leadership development and training provider. His son, Levi Gurno, reversed roles on him about three years ago when he motivated his dad to train for an Ironman competition. The Gurnos have

Program aims to reduce unbanked populations in North Idaho

Access, education called keys to financial health

April 12, 2018

In an effort to build better basic financial education, Coeur d'Alene-based United Way of North Idaho has partnered with nearly two-dozen regional community and financial partners to institute a program for unbanked and underbanked residents of North Idah

Fatbeam lands $2 million fiber optic project

Company to lay cable through three counties

April 12, 2018

Coeur d'Alene-based fiber-optic provider Fatbeam LLC says it has secured a $2 million contract with an undisclosed local carrier that will install 100 miles of fiber from Liberty Lake into North Idaho, through Kootenai County and winding its way north i

Empire Airlines, FedEx team up to train more pilots

Program aims to recruit, promote student aviators

April 12, 2018

LeAnn Bjerken

Hayden-based Empire Airlines Inc. is collaborating with Memphis, Tenn.-based cargo airline FedEx Express in a program aimed at recruiting pilots from universities and aviation colleges and training them for advancement to the FedEx fleet. Tim Komberec, p

Coeur d'Alene Resort to wrap up renovation projects

Guest rooms, conference center undergo updates

April 12, 2018

Samantha Peone

The Coeur d'Alene Resort is expected to wrap up an extensive round of renovations by the beginning of May, says Todd Gillespie, director of sales and marketing for the resort. Gillespie declines to disclose a project cost other than to say it's a mul