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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.


The Hayden Triathlon
It’s early—only 3am on a Saturday morning in July. It’s still dark and chilly outside, but volunteers are already gathering on...
Benefiting our small community in a big way. By
May 18, 20185 min read


Pursuit of a Passion
Since he was a young boy growing up in Sandpoint, music has been a big part of Devon Wade’s life. Now, at the age of 41, his passion for...
Devon Wade’s musical talent being recognized
May 7, 20185 min read


Camp Kaniksu
It’s an experience that we all must eventually go through, but when it comes to children, the process of grief can be especially...
Helping kids who grieve. By Kim Roth. Photo
Apr 30, 20183 min read


A Passion for Quality; A Passion for People
Last year, Coeur d’Alene became home to Strada Artisan Coffee, a cafe offering house-roasted coffee and espresso, handcrafted pastries...
Strada Artisan Coffee. By Jillian Chandler.
Apr 30, 20183 min read


Athletes of the Month: Haley Loffer & Jayce Bailey
Haley Loffer Lake City High School Photo by Cheryl Nichols A senior at Lake City High School, Haley Loffer has been a varsity starter for...
By Patty Hutchens
Apr 30, 20183 min read


Taking Action
As he walked into the restaurant, the last 25 years instantly melted away. He was my high school boyfriend, European travel partner and a...
One man’s story of #metoo. By Patty Hutchens.
Apr 23, 20187 min read


The Coeur d’Alene Restaurant Scene
If you’ve lived around Coeur d’Alene long enough, you can still remember the days when there was only one brewery in town, and if you...
Growth continues to reshape dining out. By Colin
Apr 23, 20185 min read


CRAVE! 2018
The Northwest is a region full of fresh flavors. Due to the varying climate and landscape, we are able to produce and harvest a vast...
A taste of .. and toast to … the flavors of the
Apr 9, 20185 min read


Athletes of the Month: Kiannah Louie & Kyle Manzardo
Kiannah Louie Coeur d’Alene High School Coeur d’Alene High School sophomore Kiannah Louie loves to dance. It is something that is not...
By Patty Hutchens
Apr 4, 20183 min read


Making Your Dream Home a Reality
Coming from a ski town in the Colorado mountains, Brandon Johnson relocated to North Idaho more than 20 years ago. “When I saw the...
Affordable Custom Builders. By Jillian Chandler.
Apr 4, 20182 min read


Seeing the Good
There is so much good in the world. Sure, there is sadness, addiction, pain and sorrow that sometimes feels insurmountable. But there is...
Local agency instrumental in helping women on a
Apr 4, 20184 min read


Connected North Idaho at Windermere
Connected North Idaho at Windermere is a family business serving all your real estate needs. When you get one team member, you get them...
Connected North Idaho at Windermere
Apr 3, 20181 min read


Accent Floors and Design
Locally owned and operated, Accent Floors & Design is Coeur d'Alene's full-service home flooring solution specializing in selection,...
Accent Floors and Design
Mar 26, 20181 min read


Randall J. Hodges
In the age of digital photography where any image can be manipulated in Photoshop or jazzed up with an Instagram filter, Randall J....
Old-School Photographer. By Marguerite Cleveland.
Mar 21, 20185 min read


A Blues-Filled Weekend
The blues is a powerful form of music that can bring out a wide range of emotions. Horns, percussion, bass, sax, guitarists and vocalists...
Downtown Coeur d’Alene comes alive with three days
Mar 16, 20182 min read


Athletes of the Month: Owen Hughes & Dietrich Kale Edwards
Owen Hughes Lake City High School A sophomore at Lake City High School, Owen Hughes has already lettered in track and field his freshman...
By Patty Hutchens
Feb 26, 20183 min read


Athlete of the Month: Hunter Schaffer Lake City High School
Hunter Schaffer Lake City High School For 17-year-old Lake City High School student Hunter Schaffer, basketball offers a solace like no...
Stephen rocketfish@like-media.com
Jan 31, 20181 min read


Capturing Smiles and Memories
“Pinch me, this cannot be real!” Libby recalls. “Our little business, created one night, with a pencil and paper and one lofty little...
Happy Camper Photobooth; the perfect addition to
Jan 31, 20183 min read


Pedal, Pedal, Pedal!
It takes a certain mindset and mentally strong individual to continually put their life on the line for others. Our first responders are...
Ride to benefit local first responders. By Colin
Jan 31, 20184 min read


Athletes of the Month: Jack Bloom & Zane Monaghan
Jack Bloom: Coeur d’Alene High School Coeur d’Alene High School senior, Jack Bloom, has learned how to be a hard worker from being a...
By Jani Gonzalez.
Jan 2, 20182 min read
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