Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

Thomas Chaffin will drive his restored 1979 Chevrolet Camaro in Car d’Lane tonight at 6 p.m. in downtown Coeur d’Alene to honor his late father—he spent the last 18 months working on the car with family help after returning from the Marines.

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At a dealership celebration, high school seniors tried a mystery key to win a new 2025 Chevy Trax, and Coeur d'Alene student Isaac Thorpe won after his key did not work at first.

Knudtsen Chevrolet held the contest where five seniors participated and others won laptops—Thorpe said his win will help him drive to college this fall.

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Angelo Hinkle, a Venture Academy senior with a 3.45 GPA, overcame a challenging home life after transferring from Coeur d’Alene High School—crediting supportive teachers like Carlos Gonzales and Lex Levy for his success.

He planned to join the Marines after graduation and explore college to build his future.

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At Westview Elementary, kids and parents competed in an annual egg drop where a firefighter dropped a plastic spaceship holding an egg from 45 feet and later from 100 feet.

The event tested creative designs—some eggs stayed safe on the lower drop while one broke during the higher drop, and winners received certificates.

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Fuel mitigation work on Tubbs Hill begins today as crews start on the east side—causing temporary trail closures and limited access while closures shift to the northwest side as work continues.

The project, funded by a $240,000 federal grant and planned over two years, aims to reduce fire risks and improve forest health on the 165 acre hill by removing dead branches, brush and dead trees while creating fire breaks near high-use trails.

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Coeur d'Alene City Councilor Amy Evans announced on Thursday her reelection campaign, saying she will focus on creating strong jobs, supporting local businesses, maintaining viable housing, expanding recreational and cultural opportunities, and preserving the city's unique charm and livability.

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The Idaho Department of Lands did not issue new burn permits on Thursday in the Mica Fire District, letting current 10‑day permits expire while closing yard waste permits, burn barrels and hand‑piled slash piles—approved recreational and campground fires are not affected.

The department said fire danger remains moderate and it is closely watching conditions.

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An application to add seven single-family homes to the Harvest Meadows project was denied in a tie vote by the Post Falls Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday—three commissioners voted yes and three voted no.

Developers had adjusted the plan from the original 85-home concept to 92 lots over 11.57 acres as they aimed to bring more affordable housing amid concerns about parking and lot sizes.

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On May 31, a charging battery sparked a fire that destroyed Kandice Sijohn-Baldwin’s home and many cherished items; her oldest son had safely picked up her daughters, leaving three animals behind where two were lost, and some family photos survived the blaze (giving her hope as she plans to rebuild).

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