Daily editionFriday, January 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.
Community
Today, more than 1,000 locals joined the Polar Bear Plunge at Sanders Beach, Lake Coeur d'Alene for a festive New Year celebration with music, costumes and local traditions (including beaded necklaces and karaoke tunes) before a noon dive.
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Birds of Prey Northwest’s center in St. Maries was damaged in a recent windstorm, destroying several aviaries and leaving injured raptors needing care.
Local volunteers and a fundraiser at The Coeur d'Alene Resort Sunday afternoon + a GoFundMe drive will support rebuilding efforts.
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Eagle Scout candidate Ryan Drappo (17) with help from Troop 911 built a wooden structure with a metal roof to protect a sign tracing Hayden’s agricultural history at Stoddard Park.
The project, planned since 2022 and completed in about a month, showcases the town’s commitment to preserving its heritage.
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Hundreds joined the 49th annual Tesh 5K Fun Run on Thursday in a 27-degree, cloudy morning along the North Idaho Centennial Trail near Atlas Waterfront Park.
The fundraiser benefitted Tesh by offering runners, walkers (and their dogs) a fresh start to the new year.
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Kim Edmondson of the Kootenai-Shoshone Farm Bureau donated $15,000 to 10 local agencies in November to fight food insecurity in the community, including support for a weekend backpack program that benefits over 250 Post Falls children.
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Culture
Three comedians will perform when Coeur d'Alene Comedy Night returns Jan. 23-24 at the Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene Inn.
The event starts at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) with tickets from $30 and group package options available.
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