Daily editionWednesday, January 14th, 2026
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
Community
Rachel Peterson resigned as executive director of United Way of North Idaho after one year and has taken a new role at Heritage Health.
The board is now beginning its local search for a successor as the organization shifts to a more strategic and collaborative model.
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Today, a local cookbook offers dried bean recipes as a nutritious staple for affordable, hearty meals.
It provides stovetop and slow cooker options to help residents enjoy family-favorite dishes for better health and budget.
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Culture
The annual Mac & Cheese Festival will take place Saturday in downtown, drawing local food lovers with 2,000 sold-out tickets and a growing waiting list; the Coeur d'Alene Resort will offer overnight packages that include Mac & Beer tickets.
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Environment
The Kootenai Shoshone Soil and Water Conservation District offers private landowners native tree seedlings to support forest management through its Pan Handle Seedling Program.
Orders are $1.10 each for spring delivery (call 208-209-4348 for details).
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Health
Larry Belmont, the longtime first director of Panhandle Health District, died Friday at age 89 after battling Parkinson’s disease.
He led major public health improvements across the region — from water safety measures to ground-breaking environmental initiatives — and his efforts continue to shape community health.
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