Good Day
Coeur d'Alene
Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ North Idaho Classics Car Club gave $8,000 to eight local nonprofits as part of its 2025 Community Contributions, with each charity receiving $2,000. President Gus Johnson and Treasurer Laurie Thomas thanked members — reflecting the club's ongoing care for the community. Coeur d'Alene Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Art Spirit Gallery closed Friday evening after 30 years at 415 Sherman Ave, as the community gathered to share memories and honor its legacy. A GoFundMe fundraiser was launched to cover remaining debts + ensure a dignified farewell. Coeur d'Alene Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UI has announced a partnership with Utah’s Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine to start a new undergraduate program in Treasure Valley that will help expand Idaho’s doctor workforce. Students must sign a return-to-practice agreement (providing four years of service in Idaho after residency) as part of the initiative. The Spokesman-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tax professionals at Big Mountain Accounting in Post Falls warn locals about misleading social media tax advice that has cost over $162 million since 2022. They urge taxpayers to verify claims with trusted sources - report any suspicious posts to the IRS. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ A section of Highway 54 in Farragut State Park will close Wednesday for a $3 million intersection improvement at Brig Road, with work expected to last until July. Drivers will follow a detour via the traffic circle & Bayview Road that adds less than five minutes to travel time. Coeur d'Alene Press
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Amy Hebert of Arty Greeting Cards in Athol shares a three-step 'Happy Orange' recipe using color, living warmth (like a warm mug or colorful decor) and connection to beat February blues. The idea, inspired by her mini-Labradoodle Arty, offers a creative way for locals to brighten dark winter days. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Many couples in North Idaho are choosing to celebrate Valentine’s Day at home today. Capital One Shopping Research shows 35% planned an evening out as busy restaurants push people toward cozy meals and low-key celebrations. Coeur d'Alene Press
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Jazz Ambassadors Concert by the U.S. Army
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.
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NIBCA Home and Garden Show
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.
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