Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

Local friends including Scott DuCoeur, Scott Krajack, Dale Gephart and Mike Dolan — tied by their connection to Sorensen Magnet School — will gather Monday night at a rotation of local bars to chat, share sports picks and enjoy their weekly tradition.

Idaho’s inaugural Parental Choice Tax Credit application period has closed, and families will be notified of their status by April 15.

The program received 6,069+ submissions for 13,568 students and offers tax credits from $5,000 to $7,500 per student with a $50 million cap for 2026.

Idaho Fish and Game relocated 11 fishers to the Coeur d’Alene Mountains last fall from a holding facility in Orofino to boost an isolated population gap; GPS collars will be removed this summer to collect data ahead of additional relocations next November.

Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty celebrated the grand opening of its new downtown office in The Coeur d’Alene Resort Plaza on Feb.

27. The site, where founder Gary started his career, now marks a full-service hub with views of Lake Coeur d’Alene — a tribute to the firm’s long legacy.

Today, the men's Final Four semifinal airs at 5:50 p.m. on TBS with Arizona set to face Michigan, while the Spokane Indians open their season at Avista Stadium tonight (fireworks will follow the game) and championship sports continue this weekend across the region.

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.

Two for the Apocalypse Concert

7 PM – 1 AM — Black Lodge — Cost information not provided — Experience haunting tales and heartfelt harmonies with acoustic renditions of classic country and rock tunes.