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COEUR D'ALENE LIVING
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“Barn in the USA!”
Waiting at a stoplight usually isn’t fun, but if you’re stopped at the intersection of Government Way and Kathleen Avenue on a hot day in...
North Idaho State Fair & Gem State Stampede
Aug 1, 20184 min read


The Cycle for Good
Rick Anderson is an avid re-user and recycler. When my brother and I were very young, I remember my dad taking us on walks to nearby...
Rick’s Bike Sale. By Colin Anderson.
Jul 23, 20187 min read


Sharing Blessings
I’ve traveled a lot. If I wrote a list of the countries I have visited or lived in, it would seem I have seen much of the world. Similar...
Medical missions to Guatemala. By Kim Roth.
Jul 16, 20184 min read


Fine Food on the Move
One of the guilty pleasures of attending the state, county or regional fair is gorging one’s self on all the deliciously sinful fair...
Food Trucks add to growing culinary scene. By
Jul 9, 20185 min read


Muddy Miles Returns
It’s summertime, and kids will inevitably come home from a day at play dirty, sticky and otherwise disheveled. One look and you know...
Family fun run back at new location. By Colin
Jul 2, 20184 min read


Athletes of the Month: Marilyn Ann Comack & Bridget Rieken
Marilyn Ann Comack Coeur d’Alene High School Marilyn Comack, who most people call Mary, just finished her sophomore year at Coeur d’Alene...
By Patty Hutchens
Jul 2, 20183 min read


Delivering the Best On-Water Experience to its Customers
There’s no better time of year than summertime in Coeur d’Alene, and the highlight for most is getting out on the lake. For those wanting...
Coeur d’Alene’s unmatched boat dealership. By
Jul 2, 20183 min read


All You Need Is Love
The plight of medically needy orphans around the globe is a crisis few are aware of. In particular, Ukraine upholds antiquated and...
Three families who heeded the call to adopt. By
Jun 27, 20187 min read


From the Ashes
This definitely isn’t your average Sunday cookout in the back yard. Meat lovers, prepare yourselves for a barbecue like you’ve never...
Settlers Creek Welcomes North Idaho’s Premier
Jun 27, 20184 min read


Marilyn “Mara” Parent
Marilyn Parent is a woman who has done most everything she has ever wanted. And if there’s something she’s interested in and hasn’t done...
The Art of Inspiration. By Kim Roth. Photo By
Jun 11, 20184 min read


Project DaVinci
Who hasn’t gazed up into a star-filled sky and wondered, imagined or even dreamed? This view of our sky is just the beginning of all that...
Lighting up minds around the world. By Kim Roth.
May 30, 20184 min read


Helping Their Patients Live Healthier Lives
When it comes to your dental health, it is important to find a provider who puts what’s in your best interest first. You want a doctor...
Riverstone Dental Care. By Jillian Chandler.
May 30, 20182 min read


Athletes of the Month: Emily Hernandez & Levi Haen
Emily Hernandez Lake City High School Lake City High School senior Emily Hernandez has made her mark in the world of track and field. A...
By Patty Hutchens
May 30, 20183 min read


A Life Left Behind
If you are a parent, you know you would do anything for your child. But imagine being told your entire life what you must eat, how you...
Rachel Jeffs and her five children escape a
May 30, 20189 min read


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
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