The story behind a nonprofit serving those who have served By Like Media Team Newby-ginnings of North Idaho, Inc. was founded by Theresa Hart, a mother whose life was forever changed when her son, Nick, was killed in action in Baghdad, Iraq. In the aftermath of that loss, Theresa needed a way to carry forward the love, responsibility, and identity that came with being Nick’s mom. What began in her home as a small effort to help Nick’s struggling battle buddies became the foun

Built on discipline, durability, and longevity By Like Media Team For some builders, construction is a business. For others, it’s a lineage. At Northwest Custom Homes Inc., the standards guiding each project were shaped long before the first set of plans was drawn. Led by Eric and Luba Fendich, the North Idaho design-build firm specializes in high-end, fully custom residences throughout Coeur d’Alene, Hayden, and surrounding communities. Their homes, whether French-modern, mo

Three regional premieres and Broadway-caliber performances in 2026 By Like Media Team For nearly six decades, Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre has shown that Broadway-caliber musical theatre belongs right here in North Idaho. Founded in 1967, the professional regional theatre has built a reputation for delivering full-scale productions that audiences routinely describe as “better than Broadway.” That legacy continues with a 2026 season designed to surprise, inspire, and elevate e