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COEUR D'ALENE LIVING
Explore the lifeblood of local life, events, and business in Coeur d'Alene, and build connections with our amazing community.


Time Served in the Corps
Upon graduating high school we all face the same challenging question: What do I want to do with my life? One path is to continue your...
Peace Corps volunteers recall life-changing
Mar 25, 20197 min read


The Little Free Library
The final straw was a very large branch. And when it fell on her son’s car, Sharalee Armitage Howard knew the centenarian tree in front...
Providing the gift of books to the community Story
Mar 18, 20194 min read


Close Out The Season
You never know when the snow will actually stop falling in this part of the country, but for skiers and riders, sadly, the season must...
Parties a plenty. By Colin Anderson.
Mar 11, 20195 min read


Looking For Something Different?
Husband and wife and business owners Joel and Shawn Anderson have been providing their exceptional services through Monarch Custom Homes...
Look no further than a Monarch Custom Home. By
Mar 6, 20193 min read


Recognizing the Importance of Community
Serving the greater Coeur d’Alene and Spokane communities for more than four decades, Pool World opened its doors in 1976 by husband and...
Local family owned business gives back. By Jillian
Mar 6, 20193 min read


Athletes of the Month: Devin Sorrelle & Hailey Ocapan
Devin Sorrelle Lake City High School With hard work and determination, you can achieve anything. That is something that Lake City High...
By Patty Hutchens
Mar 6, 20193 min read


Keeping up with Carson
Carson Magee has accomplished a lot. When we last checked in with him five years ago, he was inventing new technologies and watching a...
Coeur d’Alene High Student continues awareness
Mar 6, 20194 min read


A Land with No Fences
As a traveling veterinarian and a world traveler, Bruce Pedersen is accustomed to rugged terrain. He practices veterinary medicine in...
Veterinarian cares for horses in Mongol Derby. By
Feb 20, 20197 min read


It’s All About the Fun
Adam Kenney loves sports. He loves to surf and snowboard and is a big fan of basketball and hockey. At a mid-week Spokane Chiefs game in...
Special Needs Recreation provides opportunities
Feb 12, 20195 min read


Welcoming Smiles
While some people like to plan out their vacations all in advance, others just kind of go with the flow. You can do a bit of research...
Visitor Center duo helps thousands of travelers.
Feb 5, 20195 min read


Athletes of the Month: Josh Stellflug & Drew Hostetter
Josh Stellflug Lake City High School After attending Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy from sixth through 10th grade, Lake City High School...
Athletes of the Month. By Patty Hutchens.
Jan 31, 20192 min read


Let Your Beauty Shine
True Life Canvas - Permanent Cosmetics and Training Academy was introduced to the Coeur d’Alene community in 2013. The establishment is...
Permanent cosmetics transforming lives. By
Jan 31, 20192 min read


Providing Comfort
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Kootenai Medical Center can see anywhere from a couple to up to 16 babies a day, depending on...
Volunteer Cuddling staff comforts babies. By
Jan 31, 20194 min read


Immersed in Culture
It was freezing outside. The chill in the air was biting, and the ocean roared as waves crashed on the long, sandy beach. A gentle breeze...
Experiencing a work holiday in New Zealand
Jan 28, 201910 min read


BC to LA to CdA
Food has always been the centerpiece of just about any society. When ancient cultures would meet and introduce themselves, an exchange of...
Chef’s journey takes her back to the Northwest. By
Jan 14, 20195 min read


Athletes of the Month: Dejah Wilson & Jon Dohm
Dejah Wilson Lake City High School Seventeen-year-old Dejah Wilson is passionate about basketball. But to her, it is not just a physical...
By Patty Hutchens
Jan 8, 20193 min read


Reflections of Coeur d’Alene
At his desk at the Museum of North Idaho, Robert Singletary shuffles loose papers into stacks, clearing a bit of space. This time of...
Through pictures and prose
Jan 8, 20194 min read


Changing People’s Lives
The New Year is upon us, and many have made the resolution to improve their lifestyle to better their health, and for many that starts...
Hayden Lake fitness center ready to guide you to
Jan 7, 20193 min read


Hospice Wine Taste
The mission of Hospice of North Idaho continues, and always will be, to provide professional and expert end-of-life care to both patients...
Annual fundraiser a crowd favorite. By Colin
Jan 4, 20194 min read


My MS
My first impulse was to slug the doctor. Not because he had just diagnosed me with the chronic disease known as multiple sclerosis. It...
Coping with multiple sclerosis has reflected the
Dec 24, 20188 min read
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