Daily editionSaturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
Community
Idaho State Parks unveiled a new 11.5 acre Peterson campground at Farragut State Park to host group camping events over Memorial Day weekend.
The upgraded site offers RV sites, tent pads, cabins, dining pavilions and a group fire pit (funded by legislature appropriations and pandemic relief).
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About a dozen volunteers from the Selway-Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation are working at Mary McCroskey State Park today to clear vegetation & reshape Lazy T Trail for better drainage and easier use by hikers, bikers, and motorcyclists.
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Local school districts and senior centers are offering special meal menus from May 25-29.
Reservations must be made online or by phone as items vary each day, and some locations close on Memorial Day — check with each center for details.
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Culture
Don Pischner, a District-1 trustee for the Idaho State Historical Society, received the Heart of History award Friday at the Museum of North Idaho for preserving local heritage while Mayor Dan Gookin praised community efforts to save Roosevelt School and other historic sites.
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Lifestyle
Wild swimming is drawing more local swimmers in our lakes and rivers as summer opens new opportunities.
Many are exploring spots such as Coeur d'Alene Lake and Lake Pend Oreille — embracing outdoor exercise and water quality care.
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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.