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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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.

According to the 2023 Census Bureau’s Building Permit Survey, Kootenai County needs a minimum of nearly 5,000 homes. And as such, developers in Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, and Rathdrum are ...

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, ...

What was once the world’s best-kept secret has been discovered. At least, that’s how long-time residents of North Idaho feel. During the last five years, Idaho has seen extreme population growth with ...

In the current competitive business landscape, communities are evaluated on more than just tax rates, infrastructure, or population growth. Increasingly, businesses and employees are focused on a ...