Building a North Idaho our kids can come home to
Heritage Health CEO Mike Baker
One of the most important questions facing North Idaho has little to do with how many people are moving here. I keep thinking about the young people who already call this place home. When a kid graduates from Lake City, Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls or one of our other local high schools, do they see a future for themselves here? If they leave for school, work, military service or to experience life somewhere else, will they still be able to come home when they are ready?
That question matters as North Idaho continues to grow. People move here from across the country for reasons those of us who live here understand. We get to live in a beautiful place with good schools, growing businesses and neighbors who still show up when somebody needs help. There is a lot to love here, which is exactly why so many people want to call North Idaho home. The challenge is making sure the young people we raised still see room for themselves.
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