Good Day
Coeur d'Alene
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Preliminary utility and infrastructure work to support the future temple has begun following city approval, with grading and underground installation underway in Coeur d'Alene (the design continues and no groundbreaking date is set). Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Local riders will join the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Bakery by the Lake (601 E. Front Ave) to raise funds for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health in a celebration of 15 years of dapper style that concludes at Crown and Thistle Pub. Coeur d'Alene Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Capt. Austin Munda of Marine Rescue CDA runs a licensed towing and salvage company on Lake Coeur d'Alene. With 15 years in business — and a family legacy in marine rescue — his service offers fast, reliable help to local boaters. Coeur d'Alene Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ North Idaho College held its Friday commencement ceremony at Boswell Hall where 876 graduates received their diplomas. The event celebrated nontraditional student Mallorie Flynn—who earned her English degree while raising eight children—and featured speeches that encouraged lifelong curiosity and community support. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Farm to Table now runs for a week at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, teaching 1,900 students from Kootenai and Shoshone counties about agriculture (continuing Linda Rider's legacy) while featuring local experts in irrigation, beekeeping, and more. Coeur d'Alene Press
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Expert Candace Godwin advises local gardeners to wait before planting warm-season crops until a soil thermometer shows at least 65°F; warm air does not mean warm soil and tomatoes + peppers need optimal soil temperature for healthy growth. Coeur d'Alene Press
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown high-rise projects including Marriott Hotels, Thomas George condominiums, and Sherman Tower continue to progress with visible work on Sherman Avenue and Northwest Boulevard. Local residents watch eagerly as architects + engineers drive the development to transform the community. Coeur d'Alene Press
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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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