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Coeur d'Alene
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Post Falls Kiwanis Club is decorating lawns with pink flamingos today to raise funds for local scholarships; volunteers will visit homes throughout May as residents pay $20, $35, or $50 for different dozen options — encouraging community support for education. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ On May 2, hundreds gathered at the Sunshine Miners Memorial near Big Creek to honor the 91 miners lost in the 1972 disaster, while Paul Huet, president of Americas Gold & Silver, offered a heartfelt tribute to miners’ lifelong commitment to family and safety. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Coeur d’Alene City Council will review an MOU with Little League to reserve Canfield Sports Complex property for an indoor baseball facility. The proposal will expand winter practice and recreation programs and is set for discussion tonight at 6 p.m. in the library community room — marking a long-standing partnership. Coeur d'Alene Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rathdrum Mayor Mike Hill resigned Sunday after the sheriff’s office announced an investigation into a domestic battery incident (officials provided no further details) in Rathdrum. Coeur d'Alene Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Artist Cherylee Duncan shows her new 'Threadscapes' at Pottery Place Plus, where she turns recycled materials into textured landscapes. Her work champions reuse + thoughtful buying practices that spark both community and environmental care. The Spokesman-Review
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In March, the Idaho Department of Labor reported the unemployment rate dropped to 3.6% from 3.7% as the percentage of job seekers fell to 62.4% and the labor force lost (2,286) workers; nonfarm job growth varied by region. Coeur d'Alene Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Idaho Panhandle National Forests will enforce a seasonal ban on fires, campfires, and stove fires on Canfield Mountain from May 10 to Oct. 20 to protect homes, public infrastructure, and recreation. A Monday press release noted that local fire and land agencies supported the decision. Coeur d'Alene Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A new net was installed Friday at Pastime Park — donated by Dale and Cathy Buege, it extends the existing 24-foot backstop to keep foul balls off nearby properties. Youth baseball groups will continue to use the field after the community-driven improvement. Coeur d'Alene Press
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History Hour with Jeff Snell
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Coeur d'Alene Public Library — Free entry — Dive into the captivating history of the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office with Detective Jeff Snell.
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The I-90 Aerospace Corridor Conference & Expo
8 AM – 5 PM — The Coeur d'Alene Resort — Entry fee varies — Attend to connect with industry leaders and explore aerospace innovations.
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