Daily editionThursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
Community
On April 16, the 3rd Avenue Marketplace raised over $17,000 at Templin's Hotel on the River to nearly double last year’s Empty Bowls fundraiser for its Weekend Backpack Program, which fills meal gaps on Fridays for Post Falls students — organizers seek donations to help feed more than 250 kids.
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Panhandle Bike Ranch, a 170-acre mountain bike park, will open this Friday during Memorial Day weekend in the forested hills west of Lake Pend Oreille.
Neighbors remain divided — some residents raise concerns over noise and dust while others support the park's free community programs.
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Culture
Food lovers can celebrate Post Falls history and America250 at the Early Years Historical Food Festival on Saturday, May 30, with seven vendor eras, the Yankee Poodle Pet Parade plus ceremonies by the Coeur d'Alene Tribe and live entertainment.
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Education
Students from Priest River Lamanna Jr./Sr. High School drove a 1923 Model T on Monday as part of their industrial maintenance class project.
They learned to operate the antique car with guidance from the Inland Empire Model T Club (helping restore the vehicle) while building electrical and mechanical skills.
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Local youth David, a homeschooled sixth grader, is a quarterfinalist in the 2026 Jr. Ranger Competition hosted by wildlife biologist Jeff Corwin.
Voting closes at 7:00 p.m. today as he holds eighth place + the winner will receive $20,000 and a feature in Ranger Rick magazine.
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Warren Bakes, 86, earned an honorary doctorate on Saturday, May 16, at University of Idaho’s commencement in Moscow, recognizing his 60 years in public and higher education.
His lifetime service helped shape education + support students in our community.
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Government
The BLM has implemented updated fee schedules at Killarney Lake Campground, Windy Bay Boater Park, Mica Bay Boater Park, and Huckleberry Campground to support maintenance and improvements.
Day-use fees start at $5 while overnight fees have doubled at several sites, with exemptions for pass holders (visitor guidelines apply).
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Avista is changing its summer power operations in Idaho and Washington because of wildfire risk.
The utility may use Public Safety Power Shutoffs and manual inspections on lines — customers should update contact info and prepare emergency supplies.
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The Idaho State Tax Commission reopens applications for its $50 million education tax credit today at 8 a.m., letting families apply for up to $5,000 or $7,500 for non-public school expenses before Aug. 15 (if funds run out sooner, applications may close early).
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Brent Regan, the longtime chairman of the KCRCC, lost his GOP precinct race Tuesday night by 14 votes — Rick Montandon won with 51.3% of the vote.
The county will elect a new chairman on May 28.
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Health
American Legion Post 143 in Post Falls will host a blood drive with the American Red Cross at 1138 Poleline Ave. media room from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 28 and will hold another from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 24.
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Coeur d'Alene Events
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.
STR Wealth Builders Conference
Friday, June 19th, 2026 · 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM — The Coeur d'Alene Resort — Paid entry — Level up your wealth game with insights from industry experts and networking with like-minded investors.