Daily editionMonday, June 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of June.
Community
Debbie Healey shared her yard’s new chainsaw sculpture featuring a howling wolf and owls with neighbors on Boyd Avenue after A.J. Hartman finished it last Thursday.
Hartman—a chainsaw carver with 10 years of experience—said he drew inspiration from nature and his work with Healey to create the 13-foot piece.
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Adults 21 and older will gather at Post Falls Brewfest from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 28 at the American Legion (1138 E Poleline Ave.) as the Post Falls Lions Club hosts craft beer and sausage tastings to support local community needs.
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Education
On Saturday, about one hundred people gathered at Peperzak Middle School to honor 101-year-old Holocaust survivor Carla Peperzak by dedicating a horse chestnut sapling grown from the tree seen by Anne Frank — marking it as the 18th U.S. school to receive a sapling through the Anne Frank Center USA project.
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Government
The Silver Express Shuttle will run without costing taxpayers thanks to a federal grant covering service until 2027—commissioners now review whether to manage it in-house or hire outside help.
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Sports
Shaun Endsley of Hayden became the first local man to cross the finish line at Saturday’s Ironman 70.3 in Coeur d’Alene, finishing in 4 hours, 51 minutes and 55 seconds as about 1,100 athletes completed a 70.3-mile race—combining a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride and a 13.1-mile run. Suzanne Endsley finished as the top local female at 5 hours, 35 minutes and 55 seconds and the couple plans to join three more races later this year.
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Coeur d'Alene Events
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Paws & Claws Pet Adoption Event
Saturday, July 12th, 2025 · Companions Animal Center & Oxyfresh Worldwide to sponsor an adoption event on Saturday, July 12, 4-7pm at Vantage Point Brewing Company at 208 E Coeur d'Alene Lake Dr. Come find a new furry friend and enter a raffle for $500 Value Prize Giveaway.