Opened in 2012, AFS Home Health has been providing exceptional home health services for Bonner, Boundary and Kootenai counties. The company was acquired in October of 2019 by Eden Home Health and will continue to serve the community with compassionate, quality care in the comfort and safety of your own home. If you or someone you know is recovering from surgery or illness, or living with a chronic disease, AFS Eden Health's highly skilled medical team of clinicians will ensur

Born and raised in North Idaho, Nick and Sheyna Rust knew that this was the area that would always be home. They live an adventurous lifestyle with their two daughters, Darby and Jacey. When they’re not at work, you will find the Rust family out on the lake, in the woods or at the ski hill. “We feel truly blessed upon the success we have been able to create in the place we love,” says Nick. After years of hard work, Nick and Sheyna are excited about the future of the two co

With new restaurants and bars opening up all the time, competition for customers is always a challenge. That is, of course, unless you are an icon of North Idaho. The 219 Lounge in Sandpoint just celebrated its 85th birthday, and it’s been found at the same First Avenue location each of those memorable years. Locals and visitors continue to visit nightly because of the atmosphere and unique experience you get once you walk through the doors. “The character of the bar has chan

Following many personal and professional experiences with the shortcomings of the Western medical system, Jeff Pufnock and Jessica Youngs began their studies in Classical Chinese medicine. They both individually came to study Chinese medicine with a vision of learning a system of care that fully addressed healing the whole person. Jeff’s previous career as a Ph.D. cancer immunologist brought him to the realization that he wanted to approach healing from a different perspectiv

Founded in 1981, Northland Communications has been providing area residents a variety of communications services for more than 38 years! With a mission to provide advanced integrated communication networks that offer a broad selection of first-class services, Northland Communications enables the communities they serve to be competitive with the larger urban areas. And thanks to an acquisition by GTCR in October 2018, Northland Communications secured more than $50 million to u

Considering the current construction environment in which good trades are in hot demand and wait lists for reputable builders continue to stack up, it is a massive understatement to say that entering into the construction process can be somewhat overwhelming and even downright scary. Choosing the right builder for the project is one of the most crucial steps in the entire process. Jennifer Knappe, owner of Cedar Creek Custom Homes, LLC, says that “while most home builders are