Farragut’s varied history demands exploration By Dan Thompson As long as Errin Bair has a say—and she has for more than a decade so far—Museum at the Brig in...

Riding to support child literacy By Abigail Thorpe “Cycle Hard for Education” is what CHAFE stands for, and that’s exactly what around 500 cyclists do every ...

When a letter first arrived with a gold seal, Malarie Laffoon was a bit skeptical. It looked like spam mail. But when she opened it, it revealed a delightful...

It’s no secret that Northwest people are typically outdoor people. Our cities and towns are set in and around nature, and our woods, trails, and the backcoun...

The offices and hallways behind the exhibit hall at the Museum of North Idaho are a crowded network. Boxes line the floors. Clear workspace is at a premium. ...

The concept of driving across the country today is no small undertaking. It can take weeks of planning, stacks of road maps and an unquenchable thirst for th...

Each November, for the past four years, a group of actors has come out of the shadows and into the spotlight as they take the stage at the Kroc Center commun...

When in high school or college, it’s pretty easy to join a competitive team. There are all kinds of clubs and sports at competitive and intramural levels, an...

Sean Bonner is quick to call himself a nerd, and during his 15 years living in North Idaho, he has come to realize that he is not alone. Through the Coeur d’...

Darlene Richardson stood from her seat next to the window, lifted her phone and took another picture of the Spokane River. Then she sat, two chairs from her ...

There’s nothing like spending a warm summer day in North Idaho outdoors. And what better way to unwind and spend time with family and friends than at one of ...

Across the country, our nation will be celebrating its 243rd birthday come July 4 with parades, barbecues, remembrance and, of course, lots of fireworks. It’...

In one sense, Tabitha Kraack’s daily commute to work is less than one minute. As the executive director of the North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation, the t...

Living in North Idaho, we are witness to not only many nonprofit organizations that are serving the needs of those in our communities but also to the countle...

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 eventually come to an ...

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 online into places to s...

At his desk at the Museum of North Idaho, Robert Singletary shuffles loose papers into stacks, clearing a bit of space. This time of year, the museum in Down...

Looking forward, successful convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) will be a driving force behind business-growth initiat...

It is an event that keeps people coming back year after year. The Parade of Homes is put on by the North Idaho Building Contractors Association (NIBCA) and s...

Idaho Independent Bank (IIB) is a name well known to North Idaho. Many pass by the branches in Hayden and Coeur d’Alene every day on their way to work or sch...