Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ From Mar. 2 until Mar. 6, local schools and senior centers will offer preset meals with unique daily menus and required reservations—menus range from spaghetti to teriyaki beef dishes, with details varying by location. Coeur d'Alene Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This March, local sky watchers can look forward to a total lunar eclipse on March 3—when the moon will turn red—and a Messier Marathon after the spring equinox, with daylight saving time starting on March 8. Check local updates for viewing tips. Coeur d'Alene Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Literacy Project of North Idaho launches a free, six-month reading challenge (One Million Pages) for community members from March 15 to Aug. 31, with signups opening Sunday. Local families, schools, and groups are invited to log pages read to strengthen literacy skills. Coeur d'Alene Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Idaho Fish & Game killed three wolves last weekend in Unit 4 near Montana in an effort to help elk numbers recover. Officials say the move is part of a state plan to reduce wolves as elk harvest has more than halved in 15 years. The Spokesman-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Coeur d'Alene High School senior Shayla Tyler participated in a six-week Idaho Senate Page Program that ended on Feb. 20. She gained hands-on learning about state government through tasks like cleaning up spills and racing go-karts with senators plus enjoyed social events with fellow pages. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ The State of the City & County Breakfast will take place from 7 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 10 at The Coeur d’Alene Resort, where Mayor Dan Gookin and Commissioner Bruce Mattare will share plans for growth and update on county initiatives during a moderated discussion on local issues. 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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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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