Daily editionThursday, July 16th, 2026
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of July.
Community
The long-standing 3Cs organization, which began as a bowling league in the 1960s, has pledged to donate $137,000 to 28 local charities; members decided on the donation Wednesday and will announce details at their annual appreciation lunch on Aug. 21 at the Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene Inn.
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Ten events under $10 run the week of July 17-19 in Coeur d'Alene and nearby areas.
At 11 a.m. Friday, a free Fort Sherman Chapel Tour begins at the Museum of North Idaho while theaters, markets, and festivals offer more activities on Saturday and Sunday.
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Today at 9809 E. Green Bluff Road in Colbert, Green Bluff hosts its annual Cherry Pickers Trot & Pit Spit event, including a Tot Trot at 6:30 p.m. for young children and a 4-mile run with a free pit spit contest.
Run registration carries a fee.
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Culture
Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre's production of Come from Away opens Friday at Schuler Performing Arts Center in Boswell Hall — the musical tells how Gander aided stranded air travelers after Sept. 11 and runs through July 26, with ASL interpretation on July 19.
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Stage Left Theater presents 'Next to Normal' as a fundraiser— the concert-style musical examines mental illness and family grief— running Friday through July 25 at Stage Left, aiming to dispel stigma with personal stories.
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Environment
Idaho’s senators Risch and Crapo backed Interior’s proposal to let state wildlife agencies manage recovered grizzly populations (which exceed federal recovery benchmarks) to reduce red tape and address conflicts.
The revised rule, announced Tuesday, opens a 30-day public comment period and keeps the bear listed as threatened.
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Lifestyle
Coeur d'Alene's Jan Sharon, 81, plans to join a gym to regain fitness inspired by memories of her late grandson, Nicholas.
She once finished the 1987 Long Beach Marathon in 5 hours 20 minutes and now faces health challenges & aims to rebuild her strength.
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Coeur d'Alene Events
Auction and Gala: Midsummer Night’s Dream
Thursday, July 16th, 2026 · 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
Saturday, July 18th, 2026 · 6-10 p.m. — Black Lodge — $10 — Experience an evening of energetic alternative rock and indie folk from local bands in downtown CDA.
Fine Western & American Art Auction
Saturday, July 25th, 2026 · 3 p.m. — The Coeur d'Alene Art Auction — Bidding required — Experience a prestigious auction featuring exceptional Western and American art pieces.
Thrive with 365 Regional Conference
Monday, July 27th, 2026 · 8 a.m. — The Coeur d'Alene Resort — Registration costs not specified — Level up your skills and network with industry peers in stunning North Idaho.
Annual Downtown Coeur d'Alene Street Fair
Friday, July 31st, 2026 · All day — Downtown Coeur d'Alene — Free entry — Experience 250 exhibitors and a vibrant community atmosphere at this three-day street fair.
Coeur d' Alene Triathlon 2026
Saturday, August 8th, 2026 · 5 AM — City Park — Registration required — Embrace the challenge of a scenic triathlon in beautiful Coeur d'Alene.