Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
🚧 Accidents
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the Idaho State Police urge drivers to stay focused on the road amid increased travel this spring and summer.
The agency warns that even a quick text or call can cost lives—more than 3,200 people died in distracted driving crashes in 2023.
🎓 Education
At the Coeur d’Alene Public Library today, members of the region's library consortium agreed to rebrand as Inland Northwest Libraries under a new joint powers agreement—with a tentative deadline set for this fall.
Library directors said they will seek member feedback in July and aim to approve a final draft by October to strengthen the consortium while keeping membership voluntary.
🏛️ Government
On Monday, Gov. Brad Little signed a law letting pharmacies sell ivermectin over the counter to give people in rural Idaho easier access to the drug.
Lawmakers said the change would spur health discussions—while experts warned that using the drug for conditions it cannot treat may delay proper care.
Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 109 that will require the Department of Health and Welfare to request a federal waiver to exclude candy and soda from SNAP benefits, effective July 1.
Lawmakers in Coeur d'Alene and critics say the broad definitions may also limit items like granola or power bars—raising concerns for local retailers and SNAP users.
The City Council is reviewing new height limits downtown to preserve the town's character—experts say more studies, public input and meetings are needed before any changes are made.
The working group examined high rises built since 2000 including the 15 story McEuen Terrace, the 20 story Parkside Tower and the 15 story One Lakeside to shape future guidelines.
🏈 Sports
Alan Liere’s report for today shows that anglers are enjoying prime dry fly action on the lower North Fork and the St. Joe while work restricts access near the I-90 bridges—other local lakes and rivers are also fishing well with promising kokanee sizes at Dworshak.
He added that hunters at the recent turkey opener did not bag a tom and that WDFW has set potential future razor clam dig dates pending safe toxin tests.
🎉 Coeur d'Alene Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TAILSPawlooza - Healthy Pet Fair & Dogs-N-Friends Fun Run/Walk
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Walmart Supercenter — Entry fee applies — Celebrate health and fun with your furry friends in this entertaining run/walk event.
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