Jul 1, 20204 minBringing Bicycles to Coeur d’AleneA nonprofit on a mission to give bikes to kids who can’t afford them By Abigail Thorpe Serving as an HVAC repairman for 32 years, Tom...
Jun 1, 20204 minVisit from a FriendAn animal lover, a beloved donkey, and the end-of-life visit that would bring them together once again By Abigail Thorpe Karen Babitt was...
Apr 29, 20203 minCoeur d’Alene’s Woman on a MissionGiving a voice to those who can’t speak for themselves By Abigail Thorpe Kootenai County’s 2019 top 30 under 40 winner Katie Brown’s...
Mar 30, 20204 min“Yes, You Can”Team Hoyt finds a home In Coeur d’Alene By Taylor Shillam With the mantra, “Yes, you can,” Team Hoyt began with a father-and-son team...
Mar 3, 20204 minKick Off the Race SeasonNearly 1,000 people show up each April for the annual Spring Dash, now in its 38th year. Most know what to expect, but every year a few...
Feb 3, 20204 minProviding Empowerment Through Education and OpportunityDriven by the purpose of providing children, teens and adults with disabilities with greater skills, choice and opportunity, Tesh Inc. is...
Dec 31, 20194 minA Passion to Serve Those in Need“God has done so many amazing things for us.” It is inspiring to witness the incredible people in the community who give of themselves...
Dec 2, 20194 minHoliday MatchFor some it’s a pair of warm socks while for others a new play set for their children. Maybe it’s a surprise date night or help with food...
Oct 30, 20194 minA Safe Haven For Children“There is so much hope here. Kids are so resilient; once they feel safe, you begin to see the hope in them.” Rosa Mettler, LCSW, is the...
Sep 28, 20194 minWalk 500 Miles in My ShoesArmy veteran Rich Henning showed his respect to the first responders of 9/11 by doing what comes naturally. He took a walk. Henning...
Sep 2, 20194 minGive Until it HurtsIn early August, at what is now a monthly check-giving ceremony, the partners at Daft Badger took a financial hit—a big one. They gave a...
Jul 29, 20193 minThe Fair NecessitiesIt’s time once again to celebrate North Idaho as the North Idaho State Fair comes to the Kootenai County Fairgrounds August 21 through...
Jul 1, 20194 minBreakfast With DanWhen the Dueling Irons restaurant opened its doors in 2014, it wasn’t long before Dan Rankin started showing up each day. He had been...
Jun 4, 20194 minEvent brings nostalgia to downtownLike many origin stories, that of Car d’Lane starts with a small idea. In 1990, Idaho’s centennial year, a group from Southern Idaho was...
Apr 29, 20193 minSchneidmiller House Set to ExpandEnd-of-life care is an extremely difficult time, not just for the person battling a terminal illness but for family that surrounds them....
Apr 2, 20194 minAll About CareDementia is a progressive brain disease that is projected to affect 13.5 million Americans by mid-century. Today, more than 5 million...
Mar 6, 20194 minKeeping up with CarsonCarson Magee has accomplished a lot. When we last checked in with him five years ago, he was inventing new technologies and watching a...
Jan 31, 20194 minProviding ComfortThe Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Kootenai Medical Center can see anywhere from a couple to up to 16 babies a day, depending on...
Jan 4, 20194 minHospice Wine TasteThe mission of Hospice of North Idaho continues, and always will be, to provide professional and expert end-of-life care to both patients...
Dec 5, 20184 minEvery Little Bit HelpsThe holiday season means many things to many people, but the true spirit of the season is the generosity and kindness shared among...