Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

17th Annual Hearts for Homes Sweethearts Ball

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.