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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
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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
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Cancer Care Fund's fundraising goes into full swing

8-year-old organization supports cancer patients, families in INW
March 16, 2023
Keith Erickson
At 8 years old, Mason Diamond, of Spokane, was like a lot of kids. The active youngster loved playing sports, hanging out with friends, and spending time with his doting parents and carefree siblings. But Mason's world took a daunting turn on Sept. 3
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—Keith Erickson

Manufacturing next-generation interest

After-school industry-skill workshops demonstrate high-demand occupations
November 21, 2018
Keith Erickson
When Spokane-based manufacturer Wagstaff Inc. landed a series of large contracts recently to produce custom machinery components, a quandary presented itself: the maker of aluminum-casting equipment didn't have the skilled workforce needed
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—Keith Erickson

Resorting to recycling at the Coeur d'Alene Resort

Program at Cd'A hotel generates about 50 tons of recyclables annually
August 30, 2018
Keith Erickson
Blue recycling receptacles located at bars, restaurants, catered events, and service elevators throughout the 334-room Coeur d'Alene Resort are filling up faster than ever. And it's no wonder. The thousands of guests filtering in and out of the
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—Silverwood Theme Park

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
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Gesa Credit Union set to open fourth Spokane-area office

Tri-Cities-born credit union looks to expand further here
April 12, 2018
Keith Erickson
In response to a growing customer base in Spokane, Gesa Credit Union will open its fourth Spokane-area office next month. The Richland, Wash.-based credit union, celebrating its 65th anniversary this year, has enjoyed steady growth in the Lilac City sinc
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—Keith Erickson

Northwest Summers: On the cutting edge

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March 15, 2018
Keith Erickson
When a windstorm ripped through the region in fall of 2015, it left in its wake tons of yard waste from battered trees-debris destined for the dump or a burn pile. But Dallas and Kate Summers, owners of Northwest Summers, a custom art business on Spoka
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—Keith Erickson

North Idaho Energy Logs Inc.: Fueling fires far and wide

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November 22, 2017
Keith Erickson
As winter approaches and outside temperatures drop, business at one remote company, North Idaho Energy Logs Inc., is blazing. Clark Fairchild, the company's co-owner and general manager, says production is on an upswing at North Idaho Energy Logs with
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Idaho Independent Bank prepares for transition

Second-generation Gustavel to take over at first of year
November 9, 2017
Keith Erickson
While its customers might not realize any difference in services or policy, Coeur d'Alene-based Idaho Independent Bank will face a big change come New Year's Day. On Jan. 1, Kurt Gustavel, 48, will take over the leadership of IIB from his father, Jac
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