Economy

Business, jobs, real estate, and the local economy across Shoshone County.

Aug 7, 2026

Shoshone County Advances in Federal Opportunity Zone Competition for Economic Development

Shoshone County has been recommended for federal Opportunity Zone designation, a competitive tax-incentive program designed to attract private investment to economically distressed areas. The Idaho…

Aug 22, 2026

Bunker Hill Mining to Acquire Silver47 in Stock Deal Creating Major U.S. Silver Producer

Aug 10, 2026

Trump Administration Commits $180 Million to Mining Education Programs Nationwide

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Idaho Senator Pushes Federal Mining Reform as Nation Seeks Domestic Mineral Supply Independence

Aug 7, 2026

Trump Administration Targets Idaho for Massive Nuclear Waste Storage Complex

Jul 31, 2026

SBA Opens Low-Interest Disaster Loans for Idaho Wind Storm Victims in Shoshone and Idaho Counties

Jun 30, 2026

Bunker Hill Mine Reaches Historic Milestone With First Ore Concentrate in 45 Years

Jun 30, 2026

Avista Halts 500-Megawatt Data Center Talks, Cites Need for Community Input

Jun 13, 2026

Idaho Tightens Livestock and Pet Entry Rules After Screwworm Parasite Reaches U.S.

Jun 12, 2026

Avista Signs Data Center Agreement That Could Consume 16 Percent of Its Regional Power Supply

Jun 9, 2026

Sunshine Mine Operator Seeks $270 Million in NYSE Stock Offering to Restart Idaho Silver Valley Operations

Jun 5, 2026

Idaho Bathroom Law Takes Effect July 1, Raising Compliance Questions for Employers

Jun 3, 2026

Americas Gold and Silver Reports Major New Discoveries at Idaho’s Galena Mine, Posts 19% Resource Increase in 2025 Update

Apr 2, 2026

Bunker Hill Mining Targets June 2026 Restart, Launches New Exploration Program at Silver Valley Site

Mar 30, 2026

Idaho governor approves $22M in Medicaid disability budget cuts

Mar 28, 2026

Bipartisan US senators want investigation into farm equipment companies moving jobs to Mexico