Summer in North Idaho brings longer days, increased activity, and stronger economic momentum across industries from ...

Ceremony, celebration and boosting community morale are all reasons to hold festivals. Another is the bottom line for local ...

I’m not alone in this neologism practice; I recently encountered a cool expression: “anemoia.” Anemoia is the feeling of ...

Whether you’re enjoying a bike trail on Schweitzer Mountain or one of the region’s restaurants, there’s a good chance you’re ...

For some, economic development is pure numbers. Dollars and cents drive progress, right? But an exploration of the issue finds a more nuanced picture. Yes, economic development can be seen in largely ...

Only 12 of Idaho’s 44 counties are classified as urban and hold the vast majority of Idaho’s population, leaving rural counties with small tax bases, and hours-long trips to the closest urban area.

Some of North Idaho's leaders fielded this question from the NIBJ: "How local leaders define success: growth vs. stability." Here are some of their comments: "As a leader — and someone who has worked ...

One of the region’s biggest obstacles to new housing development remains the availability of affordable and buildable land. Over the years, Olsen has worked closely with the Idaho Department of ...

KELLOGG — For a company nearing its 60th anniversary, the past decade has brought a lot of change for Dave Smith Motors. For decades, the Kellogg-based automotive dealership has worn the crown of ...

It seems like an antiquated notion, to simply get in the car and go for a drive. But in 2024, as fewer people are emphasizing owning their own vehicles, the idea of taking a drive has become a novelty ...

COEUR d’ALENE — A Coeur d’Alene engineering and construction firm has been honored for its role in restoring Heyburn State Park’s historic Rocky Point Lodge. Verdis is North Idaho’s lone recipient of ...

BONNERS FERRY — Kirsten Madden has lived in Boundary County for most of her life, but never really thought that real estate would be in her future. But then, after being raised on a farm in Porthill, ...