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Coeur d'Alene
Friday, February 20th, 2026
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the 2025 Art on the Green Art Garden, children painted fabric squares that were sewn into Quilts of Love for the families of fallen fire battalion chiefs Frank Harwood and John Morrison — and for injured fire engineer David Tysdal. Diane Solomon and Timber Ridge Quilting finished additional quilts for local fire stations. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Coeur d'Alene firefighter David Tysdal retired after 24 years on January 31 — he was injured last summer on Canfield Mountain when he alerted colleagues about a shooter. The Spokesman-Review
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lucky Friday Mine in Mullan produced a record 5.3 million ounces of silver in 2025 and exceeded expectations. Hecla Mining said it will invest up to $73 million for underground work, a new tailings facility, and a surface cooling project — due by mid‑2026. Coeur d'Alene Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre named veteran educator Paul Swofford as education program manager for the Musical Theatre Training Institute on Feb. 4 to lead pop-up musical theater workshops at Boys and Girls Clubs — training programs begin March 7. Swofford will expand community partnerships across the Inland Northwest. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ On Friday, eight couples renewed their vows at Touchmark on South Hill in a lovely ceremony led by life enrichment director Amanda Smith, sealing their promises with a kiss. The celebration honored decades of love+commitment with shared memories and new vows for lasting bonds. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Christian Youth Theater North Idaho’s 'Seussical the Musical' opens tonight at 7 at the Kroc Center (1765 W. Golf Course Road) with a local cast bringing Dr. Seuss’s characters to a colorful stage. Performances run through March 1 and offer a family-friendly musical adventure. Coeur d'Alene Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The 24th annual Great West Gym Fest has begun at The Coeur d'Alene Resort where young athletes from the U.S. and Canada compete and local gymnasts show off skills. Finals will be held Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. with a midnight dance party plus motivational talks by past champions. 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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Recipe for Connection
7-9 p.m. — Quirkie Dough — Cost info not specified — Craft your own recipe scrapbook while connecting with new friends over tasty cookie dough.
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