Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

Over a thousand people attended the Coeur d'Alene Aviation Air Show and Expo on Saturday at the airport where iconic planes flew and shared their stories.

Flight lieutenant Mitch Cummings from the Royal Australian Air Force joined the event as part of his training with the U.S. Navy—marking the area's first air show in 21 years.

The Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber launched a summer research project to learn what young professionals in North Idaho need—Emily Forslof is leading a survey for adults ages 18 to 40 with at least 100 responses due by July 15.

The project will use focus groups to help shape a Next Generation program planned for 2026.

Two firefighters lost their lives in an ambush-style attack after responding to a wildfire on Canfield Mountain Sunday—this incident follows similar attacks on first responders, including a 1998 case in Coeur d'Alene where a state trooper was fatally shot.

Two firefighters were killed and another was hospitalized after an ambush attack during a brush fire on Canfield Mountain on Sunday, and local leaders said law enforcement will thoroughly investigate the incident.

NIC's Adult Education Center in Coeur d'Alene will offer free GED classes this summer with sessions held Monday through Thursday on the second floor of the Molstead Library.

Classes will run from July 1 through Aug 28+ students can choose from morning, afternoon/evening, and online options while scheduling orientation by calling 208-665-5099.

Chairman Allan of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe stresses that education is key to overcoming hardship, drawing on his own journey at Eastern Washington University and the tribe’s scholarship donations to help local youth achieve success—his children now attend Stanford and Harvard as proof that education can break the cycle of poverty.

Water efficiency specialist William Rettig said that overwatering lawns wastes up to 50% of outdoor water usage and harms grass with shallow roots and disease, which raises utility bills.

Homeowners are encouraged to fix leaks, use smart weather-based controllers, and choose drought-tolerant plants to protect our water from the Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer — a valuable resource for local lakes, wildlife, and recreation.

BethAnn and Bill Long celebrated 47 years of marriage after a garden wedding in Coeur d’Alene that fulfilled a high school dream—despite challenges like a delayed hotel check-in.

Bill surprised her on Father's Day by having her damaged wedding gown professionally restored and placed in a shadow box—an act that honors their enduring love.

Yachtley Crew Concert

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

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.