Personal income rises in Idaho

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Source: Coeur d'Alene Press

COEUR d'ALENE - The Idaho Department of Labor on Friday said workers saw an increase in earnings during the first three months of 2010.

Economists weren't surprised, and believe it's a sign the state's economy might have started to recover.

Alivia Body, regional labor economist for the department in Coeur d'Alene, said, "It doesn't really surprise me because of all the activity that's been happening in Kootenai County."

Manufacturing companies here have seen an increase in backlogs and profit, she said. She pointed to Ground Force Manufacturing, LA Aluminum Casting Corp., and Idaho Forest Group, among others. General building contractors have won some large contracts lately, she said.

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