Daily editionThursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
Community
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.
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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.
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Culture
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.
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Economy
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.
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Education
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).
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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.
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Health
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.
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Lifestyle
Local gardeners are mulching beds as winter nears while Garden Betty’s test shows which vegetables can thrive at temperatures from 35-0 degrees.
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Sports
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.
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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.
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Coeur d'Alene Events
Comedy Night with Kellen Erskine
Saturday, January 10th, 2026 · 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.
One Night in Memphis - Tribute Concert
Thursday, January 29th, 2026 · 7-11 p.m. — Coeur d'Alene Casino — Tickets from $78 — Experience an unforgettable tribute to music legends Presley, Perkins, Lewis, and Cash.