Monday, April 7th, 2025
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Post Falls city staff worked weeks to stuff 20,000 eggs for a free Easter egg hunt at Q’emiln Park from 1 to 2 p.m. April 19 at 12201 W. Parkway Drive—organizers set up staggered age groups and a limited mobility hunt inside Lions Grand Pavilion—while the Easter Bunny takes photos with children. Coeur d'Alene Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Coeur d’Alene police are searching for a man in his late teens to 20s suspected of trying to grab an 11-year-old girl walking her dog on North Bedford Lane on Sunday morning around 11:15 after he asked to pet her dog, followed her, made an inappropriate comment and grabbed her arm before she ran to a nearby home — anyone with information should call 208 769-2320. The Spokesman-Review
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Emerge will host its fifth annual Ceramic Throwdown and Cup Frenzy from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 11 at its venue on N. Second St. The free event will feature a Throwdown Challenge with contests such as blindfolded throwing and a cup sale that benefits the nonprofit’s pottery studio, with VIP tickets (limited to 50) granting early entry at 4 p.m. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ North Idaho College student Gracie Duncan won the contest for the Festival at Sandpoint poster with her design 'Alpenglow Sailing'—a depiction of a sailboat gliding on Lake Pend Oreille at sunset—and earned a $1,000 scholarship. Her artwork will be used in advertisements and on a Toyota Tacoma wrap during the summer concert series from July 24 through Aug. 3. Coeur d'Alene Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners provided $4,197,169 to fund 28 projects that improve wildlife habitats across Idaho. The funding will support habitat restoration near the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District, a wildlife crossing along Interstate 90, youth archery programs plus efforts by the Idaho Chapter of the Wildlife Society. Coeur d'Alene Press
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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.
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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.
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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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Spring Dash
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. — McEuen Park — From $90 — Participate in a fun-filled day of races including a 5K, 10K, and half-marathon.
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Breakthrough Basketball Shooting Camp
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Hub Sports Center — Cost varies — Improve your shooting skills and offensive techniques to stand out on the court.
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Transformational Cutting Techniques for Women
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — SalonCentric — Registration required — Enhance cutting skills and learn to transform looks through expert techniques.
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