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Coeur d'Alene
Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Terry Gurno (65) launched Unyielding Hope to offer coaching and mentoring for people facing hardships and invites community members to The Night of Hope at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Prairie Falls Golf Club. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Coeur d’Alene Elks Lodge 1254 will host a dinner, silent auction, and fundraiser this Saturday, March 14 at 6:00 p.m. at 1170 W Prairie Ave to honor law enforcement officers in Kootenai County; the event will recognize Officers of the Year and support gear purchases (donations have exceeded $25,000). Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ The Coeur d'Alene Firefighter Pipes and Drums Band is raising funds for travel to May and September memorial events (targeting $15,000 in total) to honor fallen firefighters John Morrison and Frank Harwood (with a $5,000 donation already received). Coeur d'Alene Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sorensen Magnet School of the Arts and Humanities and the Sorensen Theater Team present 'James and the Giant Peach' (6:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday in the school gym), a free musical production performed by nearly 60 students that brings a classic tale to life. Coeur d'Alene Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chairman Chief Allan announced that for the fifth year the Tribe will match each $1,000 scholarship contributed by local businesses through the Chamber Education Committee’s annual program + support two graduating seniors per scholarship. The effort reflects a longstanding commitment to boost education in the community. Coeur d'Alene Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kootenai Environmental Alliance hosts the third annual North Idaho Green Summit on March 21 at First Presbyterian Church on Lakeside and 6th. Avista sponsors free coffee, pastries & charcuterie while local experts share updates on environmental projects and sustainable solutions from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Wildlife biologist Mark Vekasy said killdeer arrive in spring and can be seen in fields, parks & parking lots as they nest. They perform a broken-wing act to distract predators so locals may spot these quirky birds in open areas. The Spokesman-Review
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Gonzaga Prep girls basketball seniors fell 66-61 to Woodinville in the state 4A fourth-place game at Tacoma Dome Saturday — Aylah Cornwall led with 26 points and 10 rebounds as her team battled for every possession but missed a final chance in the closing seconds. 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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Family Egg Hunt
11 a.m. — Museum of North Idaho — Half price for adults, free for kids under 12 — An exciting day filled with crafts, activities, and local vendors for all ages.
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