North Idaho

North Idaho community bank regains momentum

22-year-old Idaho Independent Bank outlasts several rivals

January 29, 2015

Idaho Independent Bank has maintained solid footing in a constantly changing banking landscape since it opened its first branch in Hayden in 1993, says Jack Gustavel, IIB's chairman, CEO, and founding member. He also claims that while many of the bankï

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SilverWing development lawsuit lands in lower court

Bonner County's alleged promises crucial to case

January 29, 2015

Mike McLean

A federal lawsuit filed against Bonner County by the developer of a fly-in community at the Sandpoint Airport, has landed back in the Idaho state court system. U.S. District Judge Edward Lodge remanded the case back to Idaho's 1st District Court, in Bo

Cd'A fly fishing club uses sport to help women heal

Retreats offer camaraderie to breast cancer patients

January 15, 2015

Katie Ross

The North Idaho Fly Casters, a fly-fishing club based out of Coeur d'Alene, is using the therapeutic benefits of nature and fly-fishing to help women who have or formerly had breast cancer recover both physically and mentally.

Hayden golf fixture maker expands its product lines

RHI manufactures custom items for over 700 courses

January 15, 2015

Mike McLean

Reid Hatley Industries LLC, a growing Hayden-based maker of custom golf signage and accessories doing business as RHI Golf, says it has expanded its product lines and increased its in-house manufacturing. RHI's newest offerings include large golf-suppl

Fatbeam inks contract with Yakima Internet service provider

Noel Communications to lease fiber optics

January 15, 2015

Judith Spitzer

Fatbeam LLC, a fiber-optic broadband provider based in Coeur d'Alene, has entered into a 10-year agreement to lease to Yakima-based Noel Communications Inc. more than 60 miles of fiber-optic network in the Yakima area, says Greg Green, Fatbeam company p

Cd'A approves building permits for $20 million tower

Downtown project to have 60 living units

December 18, 2014

Mike McLean

The city of Coeur d'Alene has issued building permits to an Aspen, Colo.-based real estate development concern that give it the go-ahead to construct a $20 million, 15-story high-rise. The development company, One Lakeside LLC, which owns the 20,000-sq

Kootenai County expects steady, slower growth

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December 18, 2014

Mike McLean

Look for economic growth to continue in Kootenai County, although at a slower overall pace than in the last two or three years, sources there say.

Putting business, mission in balance

Nonprofit North Idaho care system sees strong growth

December 4, 2014

Mike McLean

Coeur d'Alene-based Heritage Health, formerly Dirne Community Health Center, has seen a threefold increase in annual patient visits since its CEO Mike Baker came on board in 2009.

Sandpoint entrepreneur starts website for adventure junkies

Rush-On provides online access to adventure deals

December 4, 2014

Mike McLean

Rush-On LLC, of Sandpoint, has launched an online clearinghouse for adventure junkies-or anyone desiring to experience bucket list-worthy activities, says entrepreneur Devin Dufenhorst, Rush-On's CEO. Located in the Sandpoint Center at 414 Church Str

North Idaho College plans $15 million tech-education facility

Architects West to design large Rathdrum building

November 20, 2014

Mike McLean

North Idaho College has selected Coeur d'Alene-based design firm Architects West Inc. to lead the design team for a planned $15 million Career Technical Education Facility that will nearly double the school's enrollment capacity in seven programs, say