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Coeur d'Alene
Friday, February 6th, 2026
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tim and Terri Skubitz, longtime McDonald's franchise owners, are set to open a new restaurant at 4163 Poleline Ave on Feb. 27, with a first responder celebration planned from 4 to 6 p.m. They have grown their portfolio while supporting local jobs + raising funds for schools. Coeur d'Alene Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Aspire’s production of Dream Roles and Miscasts opens on Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Midge and Pepper Smock Family Theatre at the Kroc for three nights. The show features dream roles and miscasts + ticket prices at $20 or $105 for a Prix Fixe dinner and show deal. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ The Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center at 405 N. William St. in Post Falls will host its inaugural Members' Exhibit opening reception tomorrow from 2:30 to 4 p.m. plus Liv Tracy and the David Larsen Quartet will perform Romantic Jazz on Feb. 20 with tickets priced at $25. Coeur d'Alene Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The 23rd Inland Northwest Spelling Bee will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Schuler Performing Arts Center on the NIC campus with about 160 students competing for a chance to advance to the national bee and win prizes (including a paid trip to Washington, D.C.). Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ On Jan. 28, state leaders reversed an earlier exemption plan for K-12 schools, ordering 1% and 2% funding cuts that may lower Coeur d'Alene budgets by up to $2M and endanger programs like sports, art, and reading — local officials plan to monitor the impact. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ North Idaho College will open its Art Faculty Exhibition Tuesday at the Corner Gallery in Boswell Hall, 1000 W. Garden Ave, showcasing works by seven faculty members. A panel discussion runs from 1 to 2 p.m. in Todd Lecture Hall, followed by a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Coeur d'Alene Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ FirstLight Home Care of Spokane and Coeur d’Alene earned the 2026 Best of Home Care – Provider of Choice Award from Activated Insights, honoring its longstanding commitment to helping clients live safely and comfortably at home. Co-owner Brad Leggat said the recognition reflects the agency’s daily dedication to compassionate care. Coeur d'Alene Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Seahawk John Yarno, now a Coeur d'Alene resident, recalled his time as a center with the Seahawks and tough training camp sessions in Seattle, noting a close bond with coach Howard Mudd and memories of challenging games (his journey still inspires local pride). The Spokesman-Review
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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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