Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

On April 11, the 27th annual 3Cs Charity Fashion Show Luncheon will be held at The Coeur d'Alene Resort with 30 local models showcasing spring fashions from Coeur d'Alene boutiques — proceeds from silent auctions and raffles will support local charities.

Tickets are $85 for adults and $40 for children.

On Saturday, a local mom celebrated her 95th birthday while sharing humorous, heartfelt family stories that span her long life — a touching moment captured on video by her daughter.

Her lively reflections remind the community that age brings wisdom and a spark of humor.

Part II of the Culp Family Story details how the family moved from a Montana farm to Rathdrum and became involved with the local newspaper, including a tragic unsolved case in 1899 (a detail that still shapes local memory).

Part III will continue next month with the newspaper years.

Northern Journeys Magazine expands its coverage in Coeur d'Alene with a new edition that spotlights local artists + makers and highlights curated guides and event calendars.

The spring/summer issue will be available free at 190 local spots in April.

Festival at Sandpoint announced winners of its 2026 Poster Contest; a NIC student earned a $1,000 scholarship for her 'Sunset on the Byway' design, a retired educator won the Fine Arts contest & nine-year-old Fennik Johanson won the Youth division with winners to be unveiled July 7.

Supporters of Orchard Ridge Senior Living will present their musical production, The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps and Gowns, on Apr.

10 to 12 at the Kroc Center — tickets cost $30 and proceeds will fund senior care.

NIC trustees approved buying a property and allocating up to $750,000 for an indoor practice space for sports programs displaced by campus renovations.

The board acted today and will hire a third-party expert to plan future facilities— supporting athletic needs and responsible spending.

Post Falls High School students participated in a reverse job fair on Wednesday at Real Life Ministries where they practiced interviewing for future careers such as computer networking, dog grooming, and barbering, and the event celebrated 20 years of collaboration between the Chamber of Commerce and the school district.

Before today, 22,352 acres of forestland were permanently protected under the Spirit of Mount Spokane Forest Legacy Project.

Trust for Public Land, Inland Empire Paper Company, Idaho Department of Lands and the USDA Forest Service partnered using federal funds to secure public access, wildlife habitat and clean drinking water.

Coeur d’Alene’s Design Review Commission approved the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple and meetinghouse plans with conditions to revise external lighting.

The Gothic Revival design on nearly 11 acres at Hanley Avenue and Coeur Terre Boulevard will adjust to minimize light pollution & protect local character.

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.

NAWIC Pacific Northwest Forum

2-4 p.m. — The Coeur d'Alene Resort — Register early — Experience dynamic speakers, networking, and a cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene.

Winefest Celebration

1-6 p.m. — Downtown Coeur d'Alene — Tasting fees apply — Savor fine wines while exploring delightful downtown shops.