In North Idaho, tourism and outdoor recreation go hand-in-hand
Tourism and outdoor recreation often go hand-in-hand in north Idaho, and both are proving to be economic forces across the five northern counties.
Customized workforce training helps businesses get ahead
For decades, North Idaho College has provided in-demand job training that helps Idahoans advance along their career paths and helps employers find qualified local talent.
Numerica names Sandpoint branch manager
With construction underway on Numerica’s first branch in Bonner County, the credit union has named Mia Sidell as branch manager of their upcoming Sandpoint-area location. Numerica proudly serves 25,000 members across North Idaho, including 2,300 in the Sandpoint and Pend Oreille region.
Local education, training leaders discuss workforce development in a changing economy
Schools and training centers in North Idaho are preparing today's students to become successful workers of tomorrow. Young people and adults who wish to return to the workforce have several options for pursuing academic pathways as well as career technical education, certifications or simply enriching their knowledge and expanding their understanding of topics or skills that will be useful in their chosen lines of work.
Population trends show continued growth in Idaho
It’s no secret that North Idaho has become a hot spot for tourists to lay down their roots and embrace the rural lifestyle that the Gem State has to offer. It’s apparent that the upper Idaho region has grown, with life-long residents often making the statement “it’s not what it used to be.”
Tourism decline threatens bottom line for North Idaho businesses
With reduced Canadian traffic, campsite closures, and limited U.S. Forest Service staffing, Boundary and Bonner counties are bracing for a slower summer tourism season — something local business owners say will impact their bottom line.
Sandpoint Chamber: Build, organize, and nurture your network
In today's dynamic business landscape, building, organizing, and nurturing your network isn't just beneficial, it's essential. Let's explore why cultivating meaningful connections is a cornerstone of professional success.
Clearwater Properties agent receives top producer honors
Clearwater Properties is proud to announce Mike McCooey among the recipients of its Top Producer Awards for 2024. Each year in April, the regional brokerage awards its top 10 agents and brokers in sales volume for the previous calendar year, recognizing both their excellence in sales and their dedication to their clients and the areas they serve.
North Idaho Alliance: Women of IMPACT shines at annual Women’s Conference
North Idaho Alliance Women of IMPACT was found celebrating in full force at the annual Onward and Upward Women’s Conference, held May 21 at the Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn. The theme this year, The “IN”fluence of Leadership, was powerfully delivered by a lineup of all-local, tangible speakers who brought authenticity, inspiration, and wisdom to the stage.
Tourism, education, and entrepreneurship drive regional growth
In North Idaho, entrepreneurial inspiration finds fertile ground in a region experiencing unprecedented economic transformation. From Coeur d'Alene and Sandpoint to Boundary County and the Silver Valley, the region's cities and small towns are becoming magnets for innovation and growth.
Kellogg State Farm changes hands
Jennifer Chandler has taken over the Kellogg State Farm office, offering both insurance and financial services to customers throughout Shoshone County. Chandler is replacing Anita Wardwell, who successfully ran the agency since the early 2000s.
Niche farming makes sure fruits of local agriculture grow on the vine
Whether you refer to it as small-scale farming or niche farming, Panhandle Farm Corridor coordinator Emily Black said that the farming model has been a way to branch into specific agricultural brackets for farmers without outstripping their means.
North Idaho Alliance: Women of Impact Leadership Roundtable lands on 'D' is for Diversity
The Women of Impact Leadership Roundtable meet for the final series of this session in April and we landed on the “D” in our I.M.P.A.C.T.E.D year. Diversity. Hot topic. Big topic. A where should we start, Topic. Diversity; the practice or quality of including or involving people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders, sexual orientations, etc. "Equality and diversity should be supported for their own sake."
A place of comfort: How the Schneidmiller Hospice House transforms end-of-life care in North Idaho
In the heart of Coeur d’Alene, the Schneidmiller House offers more than medical care, it provides a sanctuary of compassion, dignity, and peace for those at the end of life. As North Idaho’s only freestanding inpatient hospice facility and the largest in the Inland Northwest, it delivers expert care in a warm, home-like environment. Its true impact is felt in the comfort it brings to families, the support it offers caregivers, and the way it embraces the community during life’s most challenging moments.
On the Move
On The Move
Who is buying North Idaho homes?
Compared to the nationwide median, Idaho residents are 11.1% more likely to own their homes, data from iPropertyManagement.com shows — but who is buying houses in North Idaho in 2025?
So you want to buy a house?
Buying a home is no small feat, but once the final closing papers are signed, it's one of the best feelings to know the process is complete.
Sites like Zillow serve for window shopping
It’s hard to escape the pervasive nature of real estate sites such as Zillow and Redfin. If you search for home or renting options, they’re consistently among the top search terms you’ll find. These 'Fintech' businesses use financial technology and apply real estate elements for accessibility.
The North Idaho growth predicament
Can the region’s housing demand be met without sacrificing historic, rural charm?
Coeur d’Alene, Sandpoint, and Bonners Ferry — the administrative and cultural anchors of their respective counties — are all pursuing strategies to meet the persistent demand for affordable living in North Idaho.
Cautious market creates opportunity in Silver Valley
The real estate market in the Pacific Northwest is among the most unique and thriving across the nation. Within that lie several smaller sub-markets, each bringing its own benefits and challenges. The Silver Valley is no different.
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