Daily editionFriday, June 19th, 2026
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of June.
Community
At the fairgrounds, Merry Ruth & Kenny lead efforts to plant local flowers and arrange event areas as the venue prepares to host fairs, markets, and trade shows.
The space remains a vital gathering spot that adapts year-round for community activities.
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On a recent Saturday, local volunteers (Jeffrey Durocher and Chris Celentano) spent 12 hours cutting 115 fallen trees from the Revett Lake Trail in the Coeur d’Alene National Forest after a December storm, making the trail safe for families and hikers.
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Kootenai County Fire and Rescue and the Coeur d'Alene Fire Department will hold a remembrance ceremony (marking a year since the fatal ambush) at 10 a.m. Monday, June 29, at Avista Pavilion in McEuen Park to honor fallen mentors John Morrison and Frank Harwood.
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Five-year-old Everest Thomson helped stop a brush fire on Monday, Apr. 20 by alerting neighbors and connecting garden hoses near his home before firefighters arrived; his quick action earned him a Citizen’s Award at the City Council meeting.
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Numerica Credit Union awarded a record $532,000 to 23 nonprofits across Eastern Washington and North Idaho through its annual charitable fund, ensuring each organization received its full funding request as part of an effort to reduce youth poverty by supporting housing, food and educational needs.
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Coeur d’Alene Public Library, City Hall and Kroc Center offer children (ages 12 and under) the America 250 Coloring Contest featuring local landmarks.
Submit entries by Friday, June 26; winners will be revealed at a celebration with Spuddy John Jay on July 3.
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Culture
Local boy Clark Shotwell of Dalton Gardens stars in 'Propeller One-Way Night Coach,' a family adventure film directed by John Travolta that premiered at Cannes on May 15 and released on Apple TV on May 29.
The nine-year-old actor got his role through a local connection (Travolta’s sister) and hopes to continue acting.
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Education
Today, Christian Center School announced it received a $100,000 grant from RETOVA for The Legacy Project—a campaign to build a new multi-use gymnasium for athletics, events, and community gatherings.
The grant supports growth and expanded learning opportunities for students, families + the local community.
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Government
Starting next week, drivers will face delays at two Highway 54 locations near Athol—temporary signals at St. Joe Drive and Mountain View Cemetery are expected to operate for about two weeks, though schedules may change due to weather and construction progress.
Check Idaho 511 for updated travel times.
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Lifestyle
Gardeners who planted warm season crops early now face delayed growth as cool soil and frost stunt tomatoes, peppers, and more; experts advise using floating row covers or black plastic mulches to capture solar heat and warm the soil for better growth.
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Sports
Former CV star Emily Love will be inducted into the Hooptown Hall of Fame on June 24 to honor her wins with the Spokane Stars and her role in ASU's top season.
The ceremony will celebrate her impact on basketball — a nod to a career that inspires athletes.
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Coeur d’Alene will host the annual IRONMAN triathlon as the city signed a revised contract with the event yesterday.
Mayor Dan Gookin said the final deal settled a minor wording dispute, keeping the race a summer tradition.
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