Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

Tuesday night, families, individuals and friends gathered at Share Hope Garden for the Community Memorial Butterfly Release.

The event, organized by Auburn Crest Hospice (partnering with Northwest Infant Survival and SIDS Alliance), saw participants place dissolvable paper notes in a fountain to honor loved ones.

June Davis celebrated her 100th birthday yesterday at Lake City Center in Coeur d’Alene, surrounded by friends and enjoying her twice-weekly mahjong sessions (she is known as a joker magnet).

The 54 Foundation held its seventh annual COEUR54 golf fundraiser at Cd'A Public Golf Course, Avondale Golf Club, and Hayden Lake Country Club in early June and raised $45,000 for Safe Passage.

Sixteen players fundraised across the community to support youth programs, safe shelter, and school education.

AAA projects that 72.2 million Americans will travel for the Fourth of July, including 426,000 Idahoans (from Saturday, June 27 through Sunday, July 5).

Gas prices in Idaho have dropped 16 cents in a week to $4.24 a gallon, though the state still ranks seventh for expensive fuel.

Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador released a list of 24 hazardous products recalled in June, including heating fans (which overheat) and pool drain covers that pose serious injury risks.

Consumers are urged to check recall notices and take action if they purchased any recalled items.

Temple Tavern pizzeria opened Feb.

13 at 706 W. Garland Ave. in the Garland District and serves pizzas + pasta made by hand + creative cocktails; chef Taylor Rainwater said he aims to make it a family friendly staple.

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.