Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of March.
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
Numerica Credit Union said Tuesday it laid off 25 employees—about 3.5% of its 660 team members—as part of a restructuring driven by rising costs and evolving member needs.
No local jobs in North Idaho were lost, and affected team members will receive severance plus job placement support while all branches continue to serve members.
The gym at Coeur d'Alene Early Learning Center was bustling Tuesday as Vocational Rehabilitation and the Coeur d'Alene School District hosted a career fair where nearly 50 high school students learned about pet grooming, public safety, cotton candy making and office administration. The event featured 21 employer booths and four business presentations — students earned passport stickers for prizes — as a way to explore new career paths.
Coeur d'Alene High School technology students competed at Idaho's TSA State Leadership Conference in Meridian last week and won top awards in events such as Dragster Design and Structural Design and Engineering—evidence of their hard work and skill.
Coeur d'Alene resident Lynn Fleming opposed Idaho Short Term Rental Bill 1162 today—she argued the bill, which lowers rental fees to $50 and limits local oversight on STRs, threatens neighborhood safety and housing stability.
Fleming urged the city to join Sandpoint and Ketchum in formally opposing the state move that could favor high-profit absentee owners over full-time citizens.
The House approved a measure on Tuesday that names the period from Mother's Day to Father's Day as Traditional Family Values Month.
Rep. Joe Alfieri (Coeur d’Alene) sponsored the resolution, which passed 60-8 and mirrors a Senate resolution from February.
Blue Fern Development is meeting with the city's Design Review Commission on Thursday at noon at City Hall to outline a 57-unit townhome project on a 3-acre site near Lacrosse Avenue and the North Idaho Centennial Trail.
The project features three-story units with livable attics ranging from about 1,000 to 2,350 square feet + it includes preserving the historic Roosevelt Inn facade on a separate parcel.
Open Studio Painting Event
1-4 p.m. — Pinot's Palette — Registration recommended — Unleash your creativity in a relaxed paint and sip session with friends.
On-Site Tour at Affinity at Coeur d'Alene
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 3 p.m. — Camp Lutherhaven — $275 full weekend or $178 day pass — Focus on recovery and utilizing OA tools for a transformative experience.
Winefest
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
1-3:30 p.m. — StanCraft Boat Manufacturing Facility — Informal happy hour available — Discover the rich history and craftsmanship of iconic wooden boats at StanCraft's tour and presentation.
Easter Egg Extravaganza
1-2:10 p.m. — Q'emiln Park — Free entry — Celebrate Easter with egg hunts and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny in a fun family atmosphere.
Easter Brunch Cruise on Lake Coeur d'Alene
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.
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