Talus Rock Retreat in beautiful Sandpoint provides an experience for guests like no other; unforgettable in every way imaginable. When just newlyweds, Bruce and Heather Mehra-Pedersen vowed that if they were ever blessed with abundance, they would build something to give back and “serve those who serve others.” In staying true to their core vision and faith, their family home was shared with family and friends as well as people who mentored or sacrificed for them along the wa

If you are a business owner, do you ever wonder just how people find out about you? Sure, you can ask a random sample of customers or clients, but it does not provide you with a true picture of just how your message is being spread throughout the community. Steve Russo, owner of Like Media, Inc., the parent company of Living Local 360, realizes that as technology has exploded exponentially over the last several years, there are many avenues to brand one’s business, and he set

“There are so many aspects to my work that are rewarding on a daily basis,” says Katie Sweeney, board-certified family nurse practitioner and owner of Alpine Family Medicine. “Creating new patient relationships and fostering my long-term patient relationships; getting to know my patients’ families and caring for their family members; seeing my patients obtain the results of their treatments plans—these are the most rewarding.” Born and raised here in Sandpoint (as were her pa

Richard Knappe was introduced to the construction industry at a young age and has been involved in the business ever since. His father, Ib Knappe, emigrated from Denmark when he was a teenager and worked a journeyman coach maker. Richard followed suit as a journeyman carpenter, personally framing more than 250 homes, and eventually moving into a supervisory role where he oversaw the construction of more than 500 homes in the Calgary area. Today, Richard and wife Jennifer are

“I really love accounting,” smiles Will Crook. “For us, there is no greater reward than helping folks really understand their numbers, enabling them to do better and giving them the freedom to live life and enjoy the benefits of this incredible community.” Will, the owner of his namesake business Will Crook CPA here in Sandpoint, has been in public practice since 2003, beginning in Western North Carolina. He relocated to Sandpoint in 2015, serving a prominent local manufactur

With a focus on creating a company offering exceptional in-home care to their patients, AFS Home Health has been providing the best in care to their patients since opening in 2012. With a background in health care, Paul Johnson, owner and administrator of AFS, saw a need in the geriatric community—a passion of his. Combined with the dedication of Lara Penrose, RN and Director of Patient Care Services and Rhett Nilson, Director of Therapies, their mission continues to be accom