Daily editionFriday, January 16th, 2026

Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team

Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.

Community

Roger Saterfiel, a longtime Hayden council member and Kootenai County solid waste director, died on Saturday at age 73.
He was known for leading projects like Fighting Creek Landfill + for his lifelong commitment to public service, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire the community.
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Hospice of North Idaho hosts its 41st annual Wine Taste + Auction: Sapphire Ball on Feb. 7 at The Coeur d’Alene Resort, where a $50 ticket gives a chance to win a $4,995 travel package with airfare for two and five-star accommodations.
Proceeds support 45 years of hospice care.
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Culture

Fifth graders from local schools read essays at North Idaho College's Schuler Performing Arts Center during the 39th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Celebration on Thursday morning.
The event honored King's legacy with a theme of kindness and featured speakers including Kitara Johnson-Jones.
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Local students showcased patriotism in a VFW-sponsored writing and audio essay contest today.
Mullan Middle School's Lilly Mae Tyron won Patriots Pen and Kellogg High School's Preston Graskamp won Voice of Democracy, with VFW Post 1675 Commander Chris Marker praising both winners and teacher Jeff Smith.
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The Coeur d’Alene Symphony Orchestra will present ‘The Nature of Us’—a family concert with familiar classical pieces—at 3 p.m. Jan. 24 at Schuler Performing Arts Center on the North Idaho College campus, featuring works by Beethoven and Dvořák for young listeners.
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The Banff Centre marks its 50th anniversary with the 30th Mountain Film Festival in Coeur d’Alene at the Kroc Center, where screenings will run at 7 p.m. on Jan. 23 and 24 and at 6 p.m. on Jan. 25, with proceeds aiding the Third Grade Swim program.
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Lee Brice is set to perform his chart-topping country hits at the Findlay Arena on Aug. 24 (Fun Is in the Mix) during the North Idaho State Fair, which runs Aug. 21-30.
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North Idaho author Krista Bradley published a playful new book titled Sockland: The Journey Beyond the Dryer in December.
The 44-page book tells the tale of missing socks and is available on Amazon in print+Kindle formats.
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Education

Fifth graders from Post Falls elementary schools shared personal inspirations about keeping moving forward during a Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at Post Falls High School on Thursday morning.
Educator Stu Cabe and student speakers urged peers to make change through small, determined steps & believe in their own power.
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Former teacher Jolyn Canty now living in North Idaho displays a collection of 100 signed barf bags from her 20-year teaching career in Idaho and California.
The unusual mementos capture past classroom humor and creative memories from students who have flown abroad.
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Environment

After decades protecting forests and water, Kootenai Environmental Alliance is focusing on climate change by publishing local reports — partnering with the Coeur d'Alene Tribe on educational events.
The nonprofit will launch its Small Lakes Commission in spring to address community impacts.
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Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

Roger Saterfiel, a longtime Hayden council member and Kootenai County solid waste director, died on Saturday at age 73.

Hospice of North Idaho hosts its 41st annual Wine Taste + Auction: Sapphire Ball on Feb. 7 at The Coeur d’Alene Resort, where a $50 ticket gives a chance to win a $4,995 travel package with airfare for two and five-star accommodations.

Fifth graders from local schools read essays at North Idaho College's Schuler Performing Arts Center during the 39th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Celebration on Thursday morning.

Local students showcased patriotism in a VFW-sponsored writing and audio essay contest today.

North Idaho author Krista Bradley published a playful new book titled Sockland: The Journey Beyond the Dryer in December.

Fifth graders from Post Falls elementary schools shared personal inspirations about keeping moving forward during a Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at Post Falls High School on Thursday morning.

Former teacher Jolyn Canty now living in North Idaho displays a collection of 100 signed barf bags from her 20-year teaching career in Idaho and California.

After decades protecting forests and water, Kootenai Environmental Alliance is focusing on climate change by publishing local reports — partnering with the Coeur d'Alene Tribe on educational events.