Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

Classic car fans gathered Friday night downtown for the 35th annual Car d’Lane, where thousands cheered classics like a ‘67 Mustang along Sherman Avenue.

Today, visitors can enjoy the Show and Shine (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) featuring over 400 vehicles.

Companions Animal Center on Atlas Road reported its kitten population has doubled compared to last year, now caring for nearly 200 kittens.

The shelter ordered 300 pounds of Purina Kitten Chow and 30 cases of canned kitten food (donations are welcome) to help meet growing needs.

Community leaders and volunteers are beautifying local sites to prepare for the Fourth of July Celebration — building a legacy of service as groups like the CHS Cheer Squad help out in Coeur d'Alene.

More volunteers are needed to keep the spirit strong.

Turkeys & More accepted a $2,500 donation from STCU today to support its turkey drive, marking a continued community partnership.

Representatives from both groups were on hand as the contribution was received.

Northern Lakes Fire District responded Friday evening to a blaze that destroyed a home on Waverly Loop — near English Point; no injuries were reported and investigators are probing the cause.

Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest purchased the 36,000 sqft former Sunshine Minting facility at 750 W.

Canfield Ave. to expand its Workforce and Family Services, retail donation center, and Ecommerce operations. Baker Construction and Development and LL Studio Architecture will complete construction soon.

John Shovic directs the Center for Intelligent Industrial Robotics at the University of Idaho and partners with North Idaho College to provide hands-on robotics training in Coeur d'Alene; this fall his center will launch a BS in AI to boost local research — advancing innovative projects like Project Evergreen.

Coeur d'Alene Public Schools & Southwest Foodservice Excellence offer free summer meals for kids at Winton Elementary, Northwest Expedition Academy and Lakes Middle School.

Breakfast runs from 8 to 9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to noon from June 15 to July 30, except July 2 & 3.

Firefighters are strengthening firelines on the Gold Run Fire burning 221 acres between Elizabeth Park and Big Creek south of I-90 today.

Hot, dry weather and wind gusts over 30 mph on Saturday may challenge efforts — residents are urged to follow road closures.

The SBA is working with Sen. Jim Risch’s team to open Idaho’s first Veterans Business Outreach Center to help veterans, service members, and spouses start businesses.

Currently, Idaho veterans rely on a Montana-based center for support, and the new facility would serve 12,000+ veteran-owned businesses.

Starting next week, westbound I-90 near Northwest Boulevard will see a detour as its off-ramp closes and lanes narrow for safety amid retaining wall work, while Prairie Trail closes Monday for up to one month and Centennial Trail is closed until mid-July for construction & waterline repairs.

Chilly White and his 89 year old father (Gordon) rode nearly 200 miles a day on an extended dirt bike adventure from the Mexican border in Yuma last month toward Canada, and they plan to join a three day rally in Wyoming this weekend.

Shot putter Jordan Geist hosts the Iron Wood Classic today at 11 a.m. on Highway 53 near Rathdrum as he competes in a World Athletics bronze meet offering world ranking points + $30,000 purse.

Wild West Family Fest

1-7 p.m. — Kootenai County Fairgrounds — Free activities — Experience a day of horse activities, BBQ, and live western music for the whole family.

CDA Brew Fest 2026

2-7 p.m. — McEuen Park — Craft brew celebration — Sample the finest local craft brews from North Idaho with an exclusive partnership with Idaho Brewers United.

Auction and Gala: Midsummer Night’s Dream

Come enjoy a beautiful summer evening supporting Lake City Playhouse! Witness mural unveiling, enjoy delicious dinner, and appreciate some musical performances from local theater standouts while supporting the playhouse and their vision to provide an educational center for the performing arts!

Nate Fate & The Buckley Storms Concert

6-10 p.m. — Black Lodge — $10 — Experience an evening of energetic alternative rock and indie folk from local bands in downtown CDA.