Wednesday, May 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A two-vehicle crash Monday just after noon on State Highway 41 near Clagstone Road in Blanchard killed a 59-year-old motorcyclist who was riding without a helmet—Idaho State Police said the minivan driver was taken to the hospital and the highway was blocked for about three hours as the investigation continues. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ A 59-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with a 100-year-old woman driving a minivan on Monday in Blanchard when she attempted a left turn onto Clagstone Road from State Highway 41 and authorities said the highway was blocked for about three hours. The Spokesman-Review
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ STCU is completing the integration of Community Bank after buying it several months ago. The 10 Community Bank branches in Oregon and Washington will close at 3 p.m. Friday and reopen Tuesday under STCU signage—keeping the same local staff—to maintain community service. The Spokesman-Review
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Visible smoke to the northeast of Coeur d'Alene is due to a U.S. Forest Service prescribed burn — the Northern Lakes Fire Department said. Coeur d'Alene Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The League of Women Voters has invited Kootenai County candidates to submit their details for Vote411.org—its free online voter guide that will show local ballot information for the May 20 election. The guide, which draws on over 100 years of voter assistance experience, is designed to help voters easily find the races that affect them. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Coeur d’Alene City Council approved a human-powered pub trolley that will operate from May to October and offer two-hour scenic tours starting and ending at Jeremiah Johnson Brewing Company—stopping along Fourth Street, Garden Avenue, East Front Avenue, and near Fort Sherman. Four daily tours for guests 21 and older will visit Jeremiah Johnson, Crafted Taphouse, and The Burger Dock with patrons required to bring their own sealed alcohol. Coeur d'Alene Press
SHOP NEWS
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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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Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.
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