Monday, May 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Greensferry Elementary students visited the Idaho State Veterans Home in Post Falls to deliver handmade flowers & cards for May Day; veterans such as Ken Siirila and Tom Young expressed gratitude for the thoughtful gesture. Coeur d'Alene Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Federal agents arrested 35-year-old Martin R. Diaz—brought from Mexico as a toddler and long fighting to become a citizen—after a confrontation in his North Spokane neighborhood, and he is now held at Kootenai County Jail in Coeur d'Alene while his wife works with an attorney to challenge his removal order. The Spokesman-Review
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tracy Simmons explained how tending a garden, caring for old chickens and keeping bees helps manage climate anxiety while recent federal cuts to protections affect our local environment—she urged residents to volunteer with efforts to restore native plants and clean local waterways. The Spokesman-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Coeur d’Alene’s new Agricultural Protection Area Commission held its first meeting today and elected Wes Evans as chair—Mike Plante was named vice-chair and bylaws were adopted with a follow-up meeting set for 8 a.m. May 21 at the local water office. Property owners can protect eligible lands from nonagricultural development for 20 years, with the option to withdraw by notifying the county in writing. Coeur d'Alene Press
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Registration for Special Olympics Idaho's Charity Golf Tournament is open with fees of $125 per person or $500 per team at The Links Golf Club on July 25—proceeds will support North Idaho's 350 athletes. Coeur d'Alene Press
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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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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.
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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.
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I-90 Aerospace Corridor Conference & Expo
11 AM - 3 PM & 7 AM - 3 PM — The Coeur d'Alene Resort — Fees vary — Discover an integrated network of aerospace companies and learn about regional opportunities.
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Coeur d'Alene Rock & Gem Show
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Kootenai County Fairgrounds — Admission costs vary — Explore a dazzling array of gems, minerals, and jewelry at this vibrant showcase.
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Breaking Barriers
Join our online auction featuring wonderful gift baskets, with all proceeds supporting Love INC of Kootenai County's efforts to assist local families and individuals. Your bids help us provide essential resources, build community, and offer hope—so spread the word and bid generously!
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