BOB KIRKPATRICK
Staff Writer
Recent Stories
October 4, 2026 1 a.m.
Local entrepreneur to mentor Flandreau Indian School students
Students will learn to weld, paint and do autobody work
October 3, 2026 1 a.m.
FAST FIVE: Andrea Fulks; advocate, connector, and champion for the local business community
September 29, 2026 1 a.m.
OCT NIBJ: Johnson finds purpose helping clients prepare for retirement
September 27, 2026 1 a.m.
BUSINESS...ATC Manufacturing expanding its Post Falls facility
Add on will nearly double its current size
September 20, 2026 1:06 a.m.
NAMI Walk draws nearly 100 participants
Fundraising event exceeds its goal
September 20, 2026 1:05 a.m.
Local furniture store doing business for 80 years
Well known throughout Kootenai County
September 13, 2026 1:05 a.m.
Local business offers a taste of Scotland
Company is based in Hayden
September 6, 2026 1:06 a.m.
New bar and eatery packing them in
Open five days a week
September 3, 2026 1 a.m.
Pet grooming business expanding to Kootenai County
Provides stress-free salon
August 30, 2026 1 a.m.
Local furniture business turns 30 years old
Making furniture out of logs
August 29, 2026 1:09 a.m.
Next Super 1 to rise in Post Falls
Estimated completion date of grocery store is fall 2027
August 25, 2026 1:08 a.m.
Oink if you love the fair
Pig pride on display Saturday
August 23, 2026 1:05 a.m.
Cisco's Gallery marks 30 years in Coeur d'Alene
August 21, 2026 1 a.m.
Coeur d'Alene man takes the helm of Spokane business
August 16, 2026 1:05 a.m.
Local therapist offers in-home services
August 9, 2026 1 a.m.
BUSINESS...Momentum Sports and Play offers learning experiences for kids of all ages
August 2, 2026 1 a.m.
Renovations complete at Watson's Lakefront Resort
July 28, 2026 1 a.m.
AUG NIBJ: Servant leaders in a local community
Patrick Marshall, founder of Servant’s Compass and president of the Autism Society of Idaho, shares how servant leadership, empathy and community support can help veterans and people with disabilities overcome challenges and achieve meaningful growth.
July 26, 2026 1 a.m.
Family-owned brake shop opens fifth location
July 12, 2026 1 a.m.
Two Moms & Tots Childcare adds Infant and Toddler Center
July 5, 2026 1:05 a.m.
Assure Painting opens new space in Coeur d’Alene
June 30, 2026 1 a.m.
JULY NIBJ: Urban renewable districts bring development, revitalization
June 28, 2026 1:06 a.m.
Women march for reproductive freedom
June 28, 2026 1:05 a.m.
New eatery opens on West Sunset Avenue
June 21, 2026 1 a.m.
Production company sets up shop in Post Falls
June 19, 2026 1:06 a.m.
Local boy stars in Travolta movie
“When they told me I got the starring role, I freaked out. I was shocked because I never thought I would have gotten the chance to star in a movie, let alone with John Travolta, who I really didn’t know at the time," Clark said.
June 14, 2026 1:08 a.m.
Hayden woman turns 101 years young
June 14, 2026 1 a.m.
New thrift store opening in Post Falls
June 10, 2026 1:07 a.m.
Women’s conference at NIC sees huge turnout
June 6, 2026 1:08 a.m.
Local builder bridging the gap to home ownership
Units in townhome development start at $379K
May 31, 2026 1:08 a.m.
Making wishes come true
About 500 come out for walk that looks to raise $75K
May 31, 2026 1 a.m.
New restaurant open in downtown Coeur d’ Alene
May 29, 2026 1:05 a.m.
Boomers, newbies impacting North Idaho housing market
Out-of-state migration driving population growth
May 28, 2026 1:05 a.m.
5th Street Farmers Market draws crowd on first day
5th Street Farmers Market draws crowd on first day
May 26, 2026 1 a.m.
JUNE NIBJ: North Idaho contractors building a variety of homes
May 24, 2026 1 a.m.
Longtime downtown jewelry store closing its doors
May 23, 2026 1 a.m.
Specialty clinic offering revolutionary new procedure
May 17, 2026 1 a.m.
Local investment company named fastest growing TAMP in America
Pinkerton Wealth will celebrate its 30th year in Coeur d’Alene in 2027
May 16, 2026 1 a.m.
Affordable housing remains priority nationwide
Government hopes to increase supply while reducing construction costs
May 15, 2026 1:08 a.m.
Investing In America’s Future
Country's spirit, economic opportunity highlighted at luncheon
The Trump Accounts is a pilot program at the Treasury that gives a child $1,000 who is born between now and 2028.
May 10, 2026 1:05 a.m.
Christmas shopping begins in May in Cd’A
May 3, 2026 1 a.m.
New Hayden business is an artisan shopper's paradise
April 29, 2026 1:08 a.m.
'Fight for the living'
Worker's Memorial gathering honors those who lost their lives on the job
April 28, 2026 1 a.m.
MAY NIBJ: Family-owned local lawn care business earns high honors
April 26, 2026 1 a.m.
New flight school taking on students
April 25, 2026 1:07 a.m.
H.A.Y.D.E.N. celebrates first grads
Equips participants with the tools, insights for growth
Fulks and local business consultant Michael Wolsten were the brain trust that designed the program, which equips participants with the tools and insights needed to grow as leaders within their businesses and the community.
April 22, 2026 1:06 a.m.
First Interstate marks philanthropic milestone
April 19, 2026 1 a.m.
New chiropractic practice opens in Post Falls
April 12, 2026 1:05 a.m.
Golf year-round in Post Falls
April 9, 2026 1:10 a.m.
Press connects businesses with communities
Local News Day highlights importance of the newspaper
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