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Coeur d'Alene
Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Pinehurst Golf Course, club members and volunteers completed upgrades last year to improve the aging clubhouse and nine hole course, helping preserve its nearly 100 year history. The work included a new roof, fresh paint, updated markers, a redone sprinkler system and a shed for Kellogg High School golfers —efforts that keep this local favorite thriving. Coeur d'Alene Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Coeur d'Alene High School planted a NASA Moon Tree Monday afternoon with science teacher Jennifer Haas and students Madi Graham and Ellie Staudacher, and the special Southwest Douglas fir from the Artemis I mission in late 2022 will be protected and marked with a plaque to honor its space journey. Coeur d'Alene Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal court ruled on March 31 that the government’s Hanna Flats project violated federal law — exceeding road limits meant to protect Selkirk grizzly bears in the Panhandle National Forest. The decision supports the Alliance for Wild Rockies — requiring future projects to follow road construction limits to safeguard the threatened species. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Cool, wet weather in late March brought heavy snow to most Panhandle basins, raising snowpack to near or above normal and marking the end of winter conditions as of April 1. Reservoir storage is high in some areas (Coeur d'Alene 173%, Pend Oreille 87% and Priest Lake 129%) while other basins (Coeur d'Alene-St. Joe, Big Lost, Little Lost and Birch-Medicine Lodge-Beaver-Camas) remain below normal. Coeur d'Alene Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kaylee Peterson, an Idaho native and working-class mother who ran for Congress in 2022 and 2024, will host an Empty Chair Town Hall at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library Sunday from 3 to 4:45 p.m.—she said the event gives residents a chance to share concerns since the current congressman has not been listening. 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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