In an exciting plot twist, Nostalgia Magazine was purchased by Vince and Emily Bozzi and will now be published by Bozzi Media, publisher of the region’s longest run city magazine, Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine. 

Nostalgia was founded by Byron King in October of 1999 after he was inspired to create a local version of the nationally famed folk history magazine Reminisce. More than 400 local contributors have written stories over the last 20 years, including greats like Tony and Suzanne Bamonte, Ty Brown, Cindy Hval, Logan Camporeale and Steven Branting. Upon King’s retirement in December 2011, Garrin Hertel purchased Nostalgia, and had been publishing Nostalgia alongside wife Dena Hertel before selling it to the Bozzis. 

“Nostalgia Magazine, like the experience of nostalgia itself, is a gateway to a better understanding of who we are as people of the Inland Northwest,” says Hertel. “With 20 years of archives, the ongoing collection of stories and photos Nostalgia has published will be a treasured resource for historians, genealogists, students, and anyone who wants to learn more about what life was like in the Inland Northwest.”

Vince Bozzi has been a long-time fan and subscriber of Nostalgia. “Under Garrin’s stewardship, Nostalgia has thrived and reached new heights of excellence, and I feel that with Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living’s market penetration, we’ll be able to take Nostalgia to new heights,” Vince says. “We will take it seriously and not deliberately rock the boat with changes, but perhaps bring a freshness to it. Those who love the magazine have nothing to fear.”

“I’m pleased to pass this endeavor on to Vince and Emily,” Hertel says. “Their connection to the region is significant, and Vince graduated from a local high school, like so many of the readers of Nostalgia. The Bozzis’ attention to local matters over the last 20 years will undoubtedly keep Nostalgia relevant and powerfully endearing to the people of our region.”

Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living magazine editor-in-chief, Stephanie Regalado, who wrote 18 of Nostalgia’s stories in the early years and was co-publisher with Hertel for nine issues after Byron King retired, will take over as editor, working alongside art director Kristi Soto. 

“I’m an unapologetic fan of our region and cherish the opportunity to now share a full spectrum of stories—from the building blocks of this community in Nostalgia, to current affairs in Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living,” Regalado says. “We promise to be good stewards of Nostalgia—and will continue to accept stories from everyday people, as well as the base of contributors and historians who have made Nostalgia an intriguing read for all ages for a long time.” 

Visit bozzimedia.com to subscribe to Nostalgia, and visit nostalgiamagazine.net for online content. Story ideas can be sent to stephanie@spokanecda.com.