Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

Forty years ago, fourth graders in Coeur d'Alene received free seedlings for Arbor Day, and the program started with a few hundred trees at local schools.

Today, nearly 2,000 seedlings are given to students across Kootenai County (including Douglas firs, hope crabapples, and pin oaks), while local residents share photos and stories of their trees.

Timberlake High School is inviting community members to join a Night of the Arts on May 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the school (5973 W.

Highway 54, Spirit Lake) to support student artists with special performances and sales benefiting their departments.

Local leaders led by tech investor Nick Smoot, media executive Clint Schroeder and Tribal representative Helo Hancock launched a new investment group to support high-growth startups in North Idaho.

The team will host a private reception on April 30 and a public Pitch Day on May 1 at the Innovation Den in downtown Coeur d’Alene — inviting entrepreneurs, investors and community leaders to get involved.

Coeur d'Alene native Isabella Henkle, a 21-year-old psychology student in Denver, won the Art on the Green 2025 Poster Contest.

Henkle, who grew up near Lake Coeur d'Alene and Tubbs Hill, said her design captures the simple beauty of a cherished local trail and represents the town at this year’s festival set for Aug 1-3 at North Idaho College.

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office held an awards ceremony Wednesday night at the Jacklin Building on the county fairgrounds — over 200 community members attended the event.

Sheriff Bob Norris thanked his staff and community supporters while undersheriff Brett Nelson lauded the team’s work — Shane Moline was honored for 30 years of service.

Idaho Fish and Game is starting a rulemaking process to balance new hunting technologies with fair chase ethics — the agency will follow recommendations that may ban drone use for spotting big game from July 1 through Dec.

31 and restrict night vision, thermal imaging and live-trail cameras on public lands while keeping current rules for traditional hunts.

On April 24, Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced that residents who bought generic drugs between May 2009 and December 2019 may be eligible for compensation under a proposed $39.1 million settlement with drug maker Apotex—this follows a similar $10 million agreement with Heritage Pharmaceuticals reached by other states. Idahoans are urged to check if they qualify.

WestWind Wellness Clinic opened in Osburn’s former Shoshone News-Press office—founded by Rick and Joshua Westby—to offer mental health services like talk therapy, peer support and skill-building classes that meet local needs in Silver Valley.

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.

Coeur d'Alene Marathon, Half, 10K, & 5K

7:00 AM — McEuen Park, Coeur d'Alene — Registration required — Experience breathtaking views of Lake Coeur d’Alene while participating in a range of running events.

CDA Marathon

9:30 PM – 11:59 PM — McEuen Park — Registration fees apply — Experience the thrill of running at the CDA Marathon with events for all levels from marathon to 5K.