Daily editionFriday, July 11th, 2025
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
Community
On Thursday morning, a quiet procession lined Sherman Avenue as vehicles with family and first responders traveled to the Hagadone Event Center—honoring late battalion chief John Morrison.
Nearly 1,000 firefighters joined a 90-minute celebration that recalled his 28-year career, and a separate service for colleague Frank Harwood will be held today at the same venue.
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The eighth annual Brewfest, organized by the Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association, will take place from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. Saturday at McEuen Park and will feature 30 taps, live music, non-alcoholic beer, seltzers, and games for children.
VIP ticket holders will receive a commemorative pint glass, six pours of beer in five ounce servings, exclusive lounge access, Liquid Death water, and expedited check-in — tickets cost $35 online and $40 at the gate.
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On Wednesday, the Innovia Foundation announced that it awarded $1,250,414 to 113 Inland Northwest groups to support education, youth development, health, arts, culture and economic opportunity in local communities.
The program focused on nonprofits with strong youth engagement based on recommendations from volunteer advisory committees — a core part of its 51-year tradition.
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Culture
Huckleberry Havoc, a popular production by Sixth Street Melodrama and Theater, runs through Aug. 10 with evening shows at 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and a matinee at 2 p.m. on Sundays — the performance, now featuring local high schoolers, leads into the Wallace Huckleberry Festival starting Aug. 15.
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Government
During a special meeting on Thursday in Hayden, city and county officials debated law enforcement funding—City Councilor Ed DePriest and Sheriff Bob Norris clashed before shaking hands.
City staff have set a tentative law enforcement budget of about $1.1 million for fiscal year 2026 to cover eight patrol deputies, a detective, a lieutenant and animal control services.
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Coeur d'Alene Events
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.
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.
Coeur d'Alene Street Fair
Friday, August 1st, 2025 · 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.
Coeur d' Alene Triathlon 2025
Saturday, August 9th, 2025 · 5 AM — City Park — Check registration for entry fees — Conquer the scenic challenges of this popular triathlon event in beautiful Coeur d'Alene.