North Idaho CRE News: Templin's on the River hotel closes, for now

Templin's on the River in Post Falls is closing while its ownership group, which includes StanCraft, weighs a remodel or redevelopment, and Coeur d'Alene is eyeing higher parking and permit fees. Plus, NIBCA on the coming skilled trades boom and Avista's proposed Carlin Bay transmission line near Lake Coeur d'Alene.

The stories this week

Templin's on the River hotel closes, for now

Spokane Journal of Business: “Following a comprehensive assessment of the property’s potential, the ownership group has decided to close while it evaluates options for how to reposition the property. Potential options include…”

Idaho's skilled trades are expected to boom. Can North Idaho keep up?

CDA Press: “Idaho is projected to boast the second-fastest growth of skilled trade workers in the country over the next decade, according to a report from the Alliance for America’s…”

Coeur d'Alene eyes higher fees

CDA Press: “Coeur d’Alene’s General Services Committee discussed Monday possibly increasing a long list of fees that could generate up to $100,000 more in annual revenue, and that’s just for…”

Deadline set for comment on transmission line near Lake Coeur d'Alene

CDA Press: “The utility is proposing to build the 115-kilovolt Carlin Bay transmission line to serve the east side of Lake Coeur d’Alene, a press release said. The area is…”

From Edition 55 of Idaho’s CRE Markets Update, my weekly newsletter, October 28, 2026. Get it in your inbox every Wednesday.