Daily editionTuesday, March 25th, 2025
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of March.
Community
At the American Legion meeting in Rathdrum, members recited the Veterans Creed—a set of words honoring their military service.
The creed was created by 11 veteran organizations—introduced on Flag Day, June 14—to remind veterans to keep serving and leading in their communities.
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The Meadow Ranch Homeowners Association near Fred Meyer plans to hire five goats from Leshay Goat Rentals to clear overgrown brush on a steep hill that poses a fire hazard — a solution supported by the city’s Public Works Committee and set for review by the City Council on April 1. The plan includes a fenced area, a guard dog for the goats, water supply, and on-site supervision at a cost of about $500 to $1,000.
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Education
Sam MacKinnon, a second-year North Idaho College automotive technology student, fixed a front brake rotor on a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer last Thursday so Post Falls mom Meghan Selle could drive safely for school and work.
A $2,000 NIC Foundation grant covered parts that would have cost up to $1,500 elsewhere — a program that has already helped about 10 people with urgent car repairs.
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Government
A new North Idaho Resource Directory offers veterans and their families free help to apply for VA benefits such as disability claims, pensions, and home loans.
The directory provides addresses and phone numbers for offices — in Post Falls, Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, and Wallace.
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A veteran who got a 100% rating (after a December 2018 claim) asked why no one told him about benefits he could have had for 50 years, and a local official said the VA never contacts veterans (or their surviving spouses) so they must ask for help on their own.
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Coeur d'Alene Events
Coeur d'Alene Soundscape Festival
Friday, March 28th, 2025 · 6-8 p.m. | The Coeur d'Alene Resort | $43.50 - $76.50 | Experience the harmony of music and nature with live performances against the beautiful backdrop of Lake Coeur d'Alene.
On-Site Tour at Affinity at Coeur d'Alene
Sunday, March 30th, 2025 · Explore the variety of amenities offered at Affinity at Coeur d'Alene, a highly-rated senior living community, during this comprehensive on-site tour.
I-Lake Country Intergroup Annual Spring Retreat
Friday, April 4th, 2025 · Friday 3 p.m. — Camp Lutherhaven — $275 full weekend or $178 day pass — Focus on recovery and utilizing OA tools for a transformative experience.
Winefest
Saturday, April 5th, 2025 · 2-6 p.m. — Downtown Coeur d'Alene — Cost varies — Savor the finest wines from regional wineries in pop-up tasting rooms.
StanCraft Boats: Experience the Legacy
Monday, April 14th, 2025 · 1-3:30 p.m. — StanCraft Wood Boats — Informal happy hour follows the tour — Discover the legacy of hand-crafted wooden boats at this immersive open house event.
Spring Festival
Saturday, April 19th, 2025 · 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. — New Leaf Nursery — Free admission — Enjoy egg hunting, food treats, and crafts in a vibrant spring setting.
Easter Brunch Cruise on Lake Coeur d'Alene
Sunday, April 20th, 2025 · Brunch Cruise — 12-2 p.m. — Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises — Celebrate Easter with a chef-prepared buffet and scenic views on the sparkling waters.