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Coeur d'Alene
Sunday, January 25th, 2026
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce launched NEXT GEN Coeur d’Alene on Jan. 15, a six-month pilot pairing 40 young professionals with 43 senior business leaders to build strong community ties (including monthly MasterClasses to enhance leadership skills). Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Local school districts and senior centers have released updated meal menus starting Jan. 26, with schools posting online menus that require reservations by 11 a.m. and senior centers scheduling lunches and dinners by phone for specific days; residents should check local sites or call centers for key details. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ About 200 people, including many children, attended the annual Right to Life march yesterday on a 25° morning; the event started at the Skate Plaza and Candlelight Christian Fellowship parking lot + continued along U.S. 95 to Kathleen Avenue. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Coeur d’Alene Boat Expo opens Friday, Jan. 29 at the Hagadone Marine Center — 1000 S. Marina Drive — and runs until Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The free event offers boat discounts on new, used, and custom models; thousands are expected to attend. Coeur d'Alene Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber will present its 2026 Economic Forecast on Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 7 to 9 a.m. at The Coeur d'Alene Resort. Business leaders will review national and regional trends (including workforce data and capital markets) with insights from economist Steve Scranton (joined by returning panelists). Coeur d'Alene Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kyla Wattenhofer of Post Falls will enroll in North Idaho College’s child development program after graduating from Elevate Academy North this spring—an opportunity enabled by Idaho LAUNCH that has increased in-state postsecondary enrollment. Coeur d'Alene Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Idaho Water Resources Research Institute has funded water research projects led by Idaho’s public universities to study groundwater recharge zones, manage lake operations, and improve water quality statewide (including work near Rathdrum Prairie and on Lake Pend Oreille). Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Snow buntings are visible in local fields and along roads as they forage for grit to help digest seeds; bird watchers may see these resilient birds before early March when some depart (a flock known as a drift). The Spokesman-Review
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Joel Palmer (72) plans to run his 50th Bloomsday in May with longtime friend Wally Heidenson and family, keeping a decades-old tradition alive; they will meet at Spokane Valley Mall, take a bus downtown, and share lunch together afterward. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ The Vandals outpaced Portland State with an 84-66 win at Viking Pavilion on Saturday afternoon after surging with 31 points in the third quarter. Guard Hope Hassmann led with 20 points and a career-high 12 assists as Idaho improved its Big Sky standing. The Spokesman-Review
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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.
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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.
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