Daily editionThursday, January 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.
Community
Innovia Foundation was chosen as one of 25 Community Host organizations to lead the Weaver Awards program and received $225,000 to launch a four-year initiative in Coeur d'Alene; the program will honor local connectors beginning this fall.
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Community members are invited to join the North Idaho Kindness Project’s 2026 Kindness Cards campaign to spread joy by distributing over 3,000 cards; nominations and volunteer sign-ups are open through Feb. 10 with card kits available for pick-up and completed cards dropped off before Feb. 28.
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Business
Tony Marmon, a Coeur d'Alene native, built Legacy Heating and Cooling as a trusted commercial HVAC firm after leading Trademark Mechanical through tough recession years.
With a team grown to 60+ and co-owned by his son, the business now serves warehouses, offices, and multi-family developments locally and in Spokane.
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Jessica Cargile was sworn in as NIBCA president for 2026 on Wednesday night in Post Falls+ with over 100 members attending, as she steps into a role amid a 13% membership growth last year while setting out to address housing affordability.
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Culture
Coeur d'Alene Casino is set to host 'One Night in Memphis' next Thursday + featuring over 90 minutes of live rock 'n roll with hits like 'Blue Suede Shoes' and 'Hound Dog.' Tickets start at $27.50 and can be purchased on the venue website.
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Education
Debbie Critchfield, Idaho superintendent, has proposed using funds from the Driver Training Account & interest earnings from the Idaho Career Ready Students fund to bridge the special education funding gap, with plans to present the measures to the Legislature in the coming weeks.
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The Idaho Department of Education said fall 2025 Reading Indicator results show strong third-grade scores and establish a new statewide baseline as the assessment now requires applied responses — replacing multiple-choice answers.
Educators will use the data to identify struggling readers and adjust support.
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Coeur d'Alene Events
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.
17th Annual Hearts for Homes Sweethearts Ball
Saturday, February 14th, 2026 · 5-11 p.m. — Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene Inn — $85 per person — Enjoy an elegant evening with surf & turf dinner, live auctions, and a festive Valentine's atmosphere.