Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

Community members with questions on family law, wills and power of attorney will receive free advice from local attorneys at the Law Day clinic on Thursday, May 1 at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library.

Family law experts will assist from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Community and Gozzer Rooms — while will attorneys will be available from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Community Room and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Gozzer Room.

Coeur d’Alene police responded around 10 a.m. Friday to a report of a student with a water gun that looked like a firearm outside the high school—officers quickly confirmed the toy posed no threat and urged parents to talk with their children about the risks.

The Coeur d’Alene Police Department reported 637 part 1 crimes in 2024, a 12% drop from 2023 and part of a decade-long decline of over 69% since 2014—officers now use daily crime data to guide proactive policing efforts.

Capt. Dave Hagar said these measures help keep Coeur d’Alene safer.

Coeur d'Alene High School Principal Mike Randles will retire at the end of this school year after four years of service—district officials said a national and internal search for his replacement will begin soon.

In his farewell letter, Randles called his work at the school a privilege and thanked the staff for their support.

The city of Coeur d'Alene is hosting a tree seedling giveaway today at Molstead Library from noon to 2 p.m. as part of its Tree Campus USA recognition, with its Urban Forestry office working with North Idaho College on the event — the Arbor Day Organization of North Idaho will also offer a free raffle for larger trees — and there will be vendor booths and snacks.

Starting Monday, April 28, the Idaho Transportation Department will begin routine bridge maintenance across North Idaho as crews work Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The first phase is on Bunco Road over U.S. 95 in Athol, and night work will begin in early May at Northwest Boulevard and the Interstate 90 Veterans Memorial Bridge — with all work expected to finish by late fall.

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.