Good Day
Coeur d'Alene
Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Spirit Lake’s annual Outhouse Races, held Saturday on Fourth Avenue because of low snowfall, featured teams racing outhouses while about 100 locals enjoyed chili cook-offs, giant Jenga and cornhole in the *Winter Olympic Games*. Racers even used a mobile Starlink Minis unit in a unique twist for the event. Coeur d'Alene Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Betty Adams celebrated her 100th birthday this past Saturday at Providence St. Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center — nearly 100 guests joined to mark her long career in nursing and volunteering. Adams chose the venue for its special ties to her early training in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps. The Spokesman-Review
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Paul Swanson, a 62-year-old disabled veteran, is back in school to earn a music theory degree at the Adult Education Center. Federal and state funds will keep the free program available for adults seeking a GED or skill upgrade through classes held Monday to Thursday at the main campus. Coeur d'Alene Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Male striped skunks are roaming forests and backyards during mating season as they search for mates while females spray off suitors – a tactic that helps conserve their limited scent supply. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Coeur d'Alene uses its MS4 permit (a stormwater management plan from the Clean Water Act) to cut pollution from runoff by working with builders and residents to keep the lake and nearby streams clean. The program shows how each person’s actions add up to a healthier water system. Coeur d'Alene Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Coeur d'Alene Pediatrics and Heritage Health are partnering to provide comprehensive, coordinated care for families with easier access to preventive, dental, and behavioral health services. Appointments continue as usual as both providers plan to expand services & grow with the community. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Local veteran Ron Grigsby has released his book detailing how he recovered from a traumatic brain injury after a 2007 convoy explosion. He hopes his story helps others manage PTSD — and he now advocates for better brain injury support funding in our community. Coeur d'Alene Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bloomsday runner Jim Grier, who started running in 1977, is gearing up for the 50th race and plans to join his family on the course—he aims to be the Last Man Standing and has focused on his health after losing 110 pounds and taking up triathlons. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ On Saturday night at the Tacoma Dome, siblings Karis and Noah Butler—representing Almira/Coulee-Hartline—captured state wrestling titles. Karis secured the girls 140-pound title with a technical fall while Noah clinched the boys 215-pound title with a tight decision. The Spokesman-Review
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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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Perk It Up Speed Networking
9-11 a.m. — The Salvation Army Kroc Center — Not specified — Boost your connections and energy with quick chats at this engaging networking event.
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