Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

The Coeur d'Alene Garden Club Garden Tour will offer self-guided tours on Sunday (June 28) with stops in Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, and Hayden including Connie Ashby's garden and a flower farm.

Tickets cost $20 and proceeds will help local nonprofits, churches, and schools.

The Cd'A Arts Commission created a subcommittee for filmmaking—focusing on promoting local film festivals and supporting the proposed Idaho Film and Television Incentive to boost jobs and spending.

The group will also promote NoID Film Festival set for Sept. 24-26 at Regal Cinemas Riverstone.

Coeur d’Alene High School student Kyle Rohlinger received the Congressional Award Gold Medal when Congressman Russ Fulcher presented him with the honor last week (recognizing his public service) after attending the summit in Washington, D.C.

He will begin his sophomore year in August.

Coeur d'Alene School District trustees unanimously approved a $107M budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year at Monday's meeting after a public hearing earlier this month.

The budget raises salary and benefits funding (adding about $375k for competitive pay) while expecting steady enrollment of 9,675 students.

Inspire Connections Academy celebrated the Class of 2026 on May 29 at the Morrison Center in Boise and honored 229 graduates (including several local students) whose flexible online learning prepared them for college, job training or work next after receiving over $1.5 million in scholarships and awards.

Kootenai Health and Hagadone Corp. launched a medical clinic at The Resort Plaza Shops that offers everyday care, chronic care management and preventive services for eligible employees.

The clinic held its open house on Wednesday and operates Monday through Friday with a three-person team led by nurse practitioner Colleen McElroy.

Hooptown USA celebrates its class of 2026 with an induction ceremony tonight at Riverfront Park in downtown as community members honor local basketball legends.

The event reflects the town’s long-standing sports tradition and supports a vibrant community spirit.

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.

Coeur d’Alene Art Auction: Fine Western & American Art

3:00 p.m. — The Coeur d'Alene Art Auction — Admission varied — Experience outstanding works by renowned Western and American artists in a prestigious auction setting.