Daily editionSaturday, June 28th, 2025
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
Community
Today, the Coeur d’Alene Aviation Air Show and Expo is held at Coeur d'Alene Airport-Pappy Boyington Field—where Lunar Sawyer’s husband flies his RV-8A 'Wild Blue' that dreams of being a fighter jet—and two F-18 Growlers from NAS Whidbey Island are on display as the show runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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A free food distribution event is scheduled on July 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Venture Academy, 1619 N. Ninth St., where the Second Harvest Inland Northwest Mobile Market will serve up to 250 families—no appointment or paperwork is required.
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Culture
Amy Hebert, a local dog lover and educator, created the Canine Bridge exhibit that uses 24 photos from Coeur d'Alene dog enthusiasts to show how canine qualities can connect people — the exhibit will be on display July 11 during downtown ArtWalk.
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Education
Coeur d'Alene High School's annual All Class 50+ Reunion, hosted by the Class of 1970, will be held Saturday, Sept. 6 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds (Building 1) after being moved from July based on alumni feedback, with tickets at $45 for a barbecue dinner or $15 without dinner and a free-entry car show for vintage car owners.
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Lake City High School Student Council was named a 2025 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National Association of Student Councils for its record of leadership, service and school improvement—earning recognition for hosting events like homecoming and spirit competitions—and for supporting local initiatives.
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Environment
The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation is upgrading marina services at Heyburn State Park with a 23 million project that adds a new boardwalk 1,000 feet into the water and more boat slips.
Construction began on May 9 and will continue into 2026 while the Chatcolet parking area and boat launch remain closed—Rocky Point is the only access for boat launches.
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Health
Local public health officials warn residents and pet owners to steer clear of water that appears discolored or has foam since harmful algal blooms can cause skin irritation and stomach upset—any suspicious water should be reported for testing.
Officials will test water samples if blooms are suspected.
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Coeur d'Alene Events
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.