Good Day
Coeur d'Alene
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Isaac, a comfort dog from Lutheran Church Charities, sat in a Kootenai County courtroom to bring calm to veterans + mentors as they shared treatment challenges during Veterans Treatment Court proceedings. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Help Every Littler Paw, a nonprofit that provided emergency pet care and rehoming in five northern counties, closed after 15 years — its cash assets have been transferred to Shoshone Pet Rescue and the Bartenders Ball fundraiser will continue to support a local charity. Coeur d'Alene Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Artist, poet and educator Janelle Victoria is set to display her work (her) featuring watercolor portraits and poems that celebrate body positivity. The exhibit soft opened Jan. 2 and officially opens Friday at D2 Gallery and Studio through Jan. 31. The Spokesman-Review
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices are falling today in Coeur d’Alene as AAA Idaho reports an average of $2.44 per gallon and some stations offer fuel near $2 following post-holiday declines. Coeur d'Alene Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lake City High School and Coeur d'Alene High School are lighting up spirit week with themed days, cheers and a community fundraiser as students prepare for Friday’s Fight for the Fish basketball games and spirit competition. The event also supports the Red and Blue Foundation - a first-responder nonprofit. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Debbie Critchfield announced her 2026 re-election run as Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction yesterday, citing gains in early literacy, graduation rates, and career readiness to continue supporting Idaho education with the primary set for May 19 (press release). Coeur d'Alene Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ BOD North Idaho's 14th Bras on Dudes event raised $35K for the Cancer Care Northwest Foundation on Oct. 3 at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds; the fundraiser helped local patients cover costs like travel and groceries that insurance did not pay for. Coeur d'Alene Press
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local gardeners are mulching beds as winter nears while Garden Betty’s test shows which vegetables can thrive at temperatures from 35-0 degrees. The Spokesman-Review
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alan Liere reports high water on the Spokane and Coeur d'Alene Rivers has shifted fishing spots, prompting anglers to adapt on local waters; sportsmen shows in Pasco Jan. 23 to 25, Puyallup Jan. 28 to Feb. 1 and Boise and Garden City Jan. 30 to 31 will offer expert advice. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Former Gonzaga runner Yacine Guermali will represent the Philippines in the men’s 10k at the World Cross Country Championships — the first Zags alum in the event — on Saturday, Jan. 10 in Tallahassee at 9:20 a.m. The Spokesman-Review
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Comedy Night with Kellen Erskine
6:00 – 7:30 PM — Kroc Center — $25 — Catch the hilariously talented Kellen Erskine, a TBS Top Ten Comic, as he delivers a night of laughter and wit.
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One Night in Memphis - Tribute Concert
7-11 p.m. — Coeur d'Alene Casino — Tickets from $78 — Experience an unforgettable tribute to music legends Presley, Perkins, Lewis, and Cash.
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