Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

Fifty years ago, the speedway in State Line hosted a rock festival that ended in chaos with rioters causing heavy damage, and now the venue will host a three-day Nor’wester Concert Series on July 23-25 featuring The Ying Yang Twins + Third Eye Blind + Travis Tritt.

A mahjong club hosted at Mix It Up Home on Sherman Avenue has grown popular as locals gather to learn the traditional game.

Owner Beth Rich and new associate Tricia Dzina plan lessons and league competitions several days a week to bring people together + spark genuine connections.

Lake City High School student Mackian Blomer (salutatorian) earned an associate degree before graduation while balancing a 4.34 GPA, athletics, and leadership roles.

He will study neuroscience at Boise State next fall.

Maureen Dolan leads marketing at the NIC Workforce Training Center by connecting local students, employers and community members with training for high-demand careers – she brings years of local press experience to build career pathways in our community.

Erik Pierce, Lake City High School valedictorian with a 4.35 GPA, has shown dedication through academics, Eagle Scout achievements, and volunteer work on the ski patrol.

He will attend Washington State University to pursue a career in designing systems that help fish cross dams.

Heritage Health announced today that Patricia Iris, MD, MPH, with over 20 years of leadership experience in hospitals, health systems & community-based care, is the new chief medical officer.

She will help strengthen care for local families.

Local builder Cornerstone, Inc. is constructing 56 townhomes at 9848 Laylin Road in Hayden for working families with prices starting at $379,900.

The homes include two- or three-bedroom units with attached garages, open floor plans and outdoor spaces — the first phase is expected to complete by late fall.

STR Wealth Builders Conference

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.