The owner of Schweitzer Mountain Resort envisions about $85 million worth of enhancements at the North Idaho ski resort over the next decade, executives there say.

Kootenai County has experienced an influx of retirees moving into the region over the last decade, and builders have struggled to keep up with the demand for housing, some observers say.

One Lakeside, the long planned mixed-use high-rise structure with views of Lake Coeur d'Alene, is nearly complete. The 15-story, $20 million building is being constructed at the northwest corner of First Street and Lakeside Avenue, near the west edge

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services plans to break ground this spring or early summer on a $49 million veteran's home in Post Falls. The 83,400-square-foot facility will be located on 7.3 acres of land fronting Lochsa Street, adjacent to Biopol

Construction of two North Idaho elementary school projects is well underway and have targeted opening dates for this fall. The Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls school districts each are building new $12.5 million facilities.

Now on his third attempt at retirement, longtime real estate developer John Stone says he has no intention of slowing down. 'He's just one of those who will always need something to do,” says Nikole Cummings, of Riverstone Holdings LLC.