Daily editionWednesday, February 11th, 2026
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of February.
Education
Five Coeur d’Alene community leaders will judge Idaho’s eighth statewide Three Minute Thesis event on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at the Lake Coeur d’Alene Room in NIC’s Student Union Building — the contest is open to the public as graduate students from state universities compete using one photo to showcase research.
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East Valley School District’s $220 million bond to replace its aging schools received 54.5% support Tuesday & fell short of the 60% needed, so the plan will likely not move forward.
The board will discuss next steps on Feb. 24 & consider another proposal possible in April.
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Government
On Monday, nearly 100 residents gathered at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library when the East Side Highway District commissioners unanimously rejected a petition — keeping a 1.9-mile road through Gozzer Ranch open to all.
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Sports
Steve Myklebust, the long-time voice of Gonzaga women’s basketball, is set to retire after his final season as he ends a 47-year career that began with Coeur d’Alene High School sports — he now plans to enjoy more family time and leisure on Priest Lake.
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Coeur d'Alene Events
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.
Jazz Ambassadors Concert by the U.S. Army
Thursday, March 12th, 2026 · 7:30-9 p.m. — NIC Boswell Hall / Schuler Performing Arts Center — Free entry — Experience an evening of diverse jazz performances from America's premier military band.
NIBCA Home and Garden Show
Friday, March 13th, 2026 · Fri 12-6 p.m. — New Leaf Nursery — Free entry — Explore the latest trends in home and garden design with expert seminars and hands-on activities.