Thursday, May 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country artist Whitey Morgan will perform a solo acoustic show at District Bar Saturday at 8:30 p.m.—tickets cost $30—and he will deliver his outlaw sound without his band. The Spokesman-Review
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Ammi Midstokke has been buying seeds, saplings, and gardening supplies at local stores after two years of not gardening while building her new home. Her regular purchases help support local businesses — and she plans to renew her gardening efforts as the season unfolds. The Spokesman-Review
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Hayden Lake Watershed Improvement District installed three new buoys near the Sportsman Park boat launch to protect University of Idaho harmful algal bloom research and replaced six damaged buoys between Honeysuckle and Bervin Bay. Boaters are asked to maintain speeds under 5 mph in no-wake zones while the buoys remain in place for the next two years. Coeur d'Alene Press
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The brunch restaurant Ten/6 in Coeur d’Alene was named one of OpenTable’s Top 100 Brunch Restaurants for 2025, making it the only spot in Idaho and the Inland Northwest to receive national acclaim. Founded over a year ago by the mother-daughter team TJ Taylor and Jill Davis, the restaurant features a whimsical decor inspired by family tradition (the table they use once belonged to TJ Taylor’s childhood home). Coeur d'Alene Press
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alan Liere provided a fishing update today, noting that flows on the North Fork Coeur d’Alene River have risen while hatches of salmonflies and March browns remain strong. He stated that over 25,000 rainbow trout will be stocked in local lakes during May and that anglers can also try for steelhead, salmon, and other species in nearby waters. The Spokesman-Review
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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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