Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

Strong, Safe and Aware will host a free talk at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library on July 2 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Finland expert Elina Viitasaari will explain how unaddressed hurt can lead to cycles of violence and how early help can build a safer community.

The Post Falls Lions Club is reviving Brewfest for its fourth year, a 21+ event offering unlimited tastings from 10 North Idaho breweries and a cider house plus free sausage+cheese and pretzels from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 27 at 1138 Poleline Ave; funds will support local scholarships.

Hunter Kearns of the Museum of North Idaho led his weekly 'Patriots and Pioneers' tour at St. Thomas Cemetery yesterday, sharing local history and stories of figures like Matthew Hayden (namesake of Hayden Lake), which draws interest from community members eager to learn the area’s past.

Coeur d'Alene School District high schools have announced the honor roll for the spring term, recognizing students who earned high honors based on GPA.

The announcement includes lists for grades 9, 10, 11 & 12 to celebrate academic achievement.

The USFS announced an emergency salvage logging plan for areas in the Idaho panhandle affected by wind events in Dec.

2025 and April, allowing temporary roads + timber removal to reduce wildfire and insect risks while public comments run until June 29. The project will last three to five years.

Kellogg officials said their nine-year effort to update FEMA flood maps nears its final stage after engineers submit last data requested in June—FEMA will soon decide if lowering the floodplain from 2,500 to 760 acres will reduce flood insurance costs for residents.

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.