The National Weather Service predicts Coeur d’Alene will get an inch of rain over the next week with showers daily through Monday and a chance of thunderstorms on Labor Day; local fire managers say the rain will help raise fuel moisture and lower wildfire risk.
The Panhandle Health District board accepted resignations from District Director Erik Ketner, Financial Officer Christine Crummer, and Human Resources Specialist Sandee Riggs Thursday and named Board representative Dr. Thomas Fletcher as interim director.
The district has not yet filled its head HR and financial roles.
Local author David Kilmer will host the 'Enchanting Mexico' presentation on Wednesday, Sept.
16 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene Public Library’s Community Room. He will share photos and stories of five Mexican sites featured in his latest novel, The Most Dangerous Curve (a $10 donation is accepted).
Three area health officials—the district director, HR specialist and financial officer—submitted their resignations to the Panhandle Health District Board, which will decide today at 5 p.m. at 8500 N.
Atlas Way whether to accept them and appoint new acting roles.
Local husband Charlie is building a sauna on his mountain property inspired by a childhood dream while he continues working on trails and rustic repairs — blending nostalgia with practical upgrades.
The project is ongoing and shows his commitment to a life of rugged creativity.
Coeur d’Alene Resort will host Whiskey Barrel Weekend from Sept.
18-20 with premium whiskey tastings, chef driven cuisine & lakeside music. The event starts Friday with live-fire culinary experiences and a preview of Azul, the resort’s upcoming dining experience, with tickets available online.
Post Falls City Council heard from Kootenai County Coroner Duke Johnson on Tuesday who said kratom was linked to four deaths in 2025 and urged a ban in lieu of regulation (a public hearing is planned to gather more community input).
Local artist Karl Juzeler transformed a 100-year-old tree into a whimsical bear sculpture after Shadrach White hired Specialty Tree Services to remove hazardous pines in June.
The piece, begun in early August and completed in six days, will serve as the centerpiece at White’s future rental home and event venue.
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