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Daily editionThursday, June 5th, 2025

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The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.

Community

  1. Friends of Post Falls Community Forest and Coeur Climbing invite volunteers to join a trail cleanup event this Saturday at 9 a.m. at Post Falls City Hall — 408 N. Spokane St., where participants will clear and prune the trails at Q’emiln Park.

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Education

  1. Former Canfield Middle School students opened a 25-year sealed time capsule on Monday and found items including student IDs, magazines, CDs, and a VHS tape of Austin Powers — all freed from a hard plastic container encased in concrete — along with a newspaper wedding announcement from teachers Jodi and Chad Booth who said they are still married. Current students listened as letters and poetry from the past were read aloud.

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  2. North Idaho College President Nick Swayne will speak as the keynote at the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations luncheon on June 25 at the Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn, where he will present on the college's progress and answer questions.

    Fifth graders from the Coeur d’Alene School District will also read their winning essays from January’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program, and tickets cost $25 with registration ending on June 18.

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Government

  1. On Tuesday, the Coeur d'Alene City Council voted to table a proposal from Water Department Director Kyle Marine—who outlined rate hikes to fund an eight-year, $84.3 million capital improvement plan—to allow more public review.

    Council members plan a workshop to study the nearly 300-page document while options include a 22% annual increase starting with about $5.25 more per month or a reduced plan with an 8.6% rise, with a public hearing set for July 15 and rates taking effect Aug. 1.

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Lifestyle

  1. The June sky hosted the first quarter moon on June 2 and the moon nears Spica today before midnight, while other events are set to follow.

    Stargazers will experience the full Strawberry Moon on June 11, the summer solstice on June 20, and a meteor shower on June 27 — a month of memorable sights for local residents — as the month unfolds.

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Sports

  1. Kyle Parker, who set a record on the Wisconsin River in 5 days, 19 hours and 22 minutes, launched from Farragut State Park and entered Lake Pend Oreille today as he starts a new 7–8 month trip from the Puget Sound to Miami Beach—he plans to paddle and portage slowly while keeping close to areas with help for safety.

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Coeur d'Alene Events

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  1. Pressed Flower and Leaf Stationery Workshop

    Wednesday, June 11th, 2025 · 5:30-7 p.m. — New Leaf Nursery — All supplies included — Learn to create beautiful notecards and art using fresh flowers and leaves.

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  2. Dog Days of Summerfest

    Saturday, June 21st, 2025 · 11 AM – 2 PM — Stoddard Park — Free entry — Celebrate furry friends with K9 demos, tasty treats, and pet-friendly vendors.

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  3. Wilderness Survival Day Camp

    Monday, June 23rd, 2025 · 9 AM - 3 PM — Blue Creek Bay Recreation Site — Registration required — Kids learn essential wilderness skills while exploring the great outdoors.

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  4. 2025 NPC Summer Meeting

    Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 · June 24-27 — The Coeur d'Alene Resort — Registration required — Engage with industry leaders shaping the future of the U.S. potato industry.

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  5. Modern Homesteading Conference

    Friday, June 27th, 2025 · 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM — New Leaf Nursery — Learn about sustainable living and gardening at this annual community event.

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  6. Annual CDA Garden Tour

    Sunday, June 29th, 2025 · 10 AM – 3 PM — New Leaf Nursery — Ticket purchase required — Explore stunning local gardens and gather inspiration for your own green space.

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  7. Mastermind Session for North Idaho Brokers

    Monday, June 30th, 2025 · 10 AM – 12 PM — Best Choice Realty — Free entry — A dynamic, collaborative session for North Idaho brokers to spark fresh ideas and share insights.

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  8. Yachtley Crew Concert

    Thursday, July 3rd, 2025 · 7 PM — Coeur d'Alene Casino — $35 & Up — Enjoy the smooth tunes of the Titans of Soft Rock at this lively Yacht Rock concert.

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