Daily editionTuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
Environment
Fish and Game released 34 cow elk from a captured non-migratory herd into Unit 7 in the Panhandle Elk Zone today.
Staff will monitor the herd with GPS collars to see if they survive and join existing groups as part of an experimental management plan amid crop damage concerns.
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Health
Ongoing drought conditions in the region raise lead exposure risks from dusty, contaminated soil near the Bunker Hill Superfund Site (with children particularly at risk) as recreational areas along the Coeur d’Alene River may disturb harmful dust; local health officials urge proper hygiene and cleaning practices to lessen the risk.
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Coeur d'Alene Events
History Hour with Jeff Snell
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 · 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.
The I-90 Aerospace Corridor Conference & Expo
Tuesday, May 26th, 2026 · 8 AM – 5 PM — The Coeur d'Alene Resort — Entry fee varies — Attend to connect with industry leaders and explore aerospace innovations.