Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

At least 200 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary members from across Idaho will gather tomorrow in Post Falls for the 106th Department of Idaho Convention at the local American Legion Post—Idaho’s largest—and at nearby Red Lion Hotel Templin's on the River, where the four-day event will include committee meetings, reports, elections and social hours.

The Village Bakery at Hayden Super 1 Shopping Center has been operating for four years and offers hands-on training and meaningful employment for a mostly special needs workforce — a program that has helped many find a sense of belonging.

Owners Dana and Todd Bellefeuille work closely with 25 employees and volunteers to transform lives by building job skills and confidence among those facing employment barriers.

General Manager Jeff Messinger led a weekend fund drive at Black Rock Marina and Shooters Bar and Grill to support families of firefighters hurt on June 29 at Canfield Mountain—raising $27,000 through a fill the boot campaign with help from Worley Fire District Chief Scott Campos.

A makeshift auction at the event added another $150,000—donations that will go to the Red and Blue and JW Memorial Foundations.

Dana, a local IT business owner who mentors adults with special needs, was stabbed last week while he stopped an attack at a residential home and is now in recovery after several surgeries—he has opened his eyes and is slowly gaining strength.

Jason M. Rook, 48, pleaded guilty to murder in a Post Falls shooting that killed his ex's boyfriend—he also entered an Alford plea to stalking and will be sentenced to life in prison without parole in early November.

Rep. Jordan Redman from Coeur d'Alene, who owns Medicine Man Prairie Pharmacy in Hayden, told lawmakers he had a conflict of interest when he sponsored a bill to let pharmacies sell ivermectin over the counter—he received many emails from people in rural areas needing easier access. Lawmakers passed the measure quickly, and safety remains a key concern due to risks of improper dosing and side effects.

Rosauers Open is looking for volunteers to work as forecaddies and in the kitchen for next week's golf tournament.

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.

Coeur d'Alene Street Fair

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Downtown Coeur d'Alene — Free entry — Explore over 250 vendors showcasing food, fine art, crafts, and much more at a true street fair experience.