Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

A Kellogg man, Raymond Black, was convicted of a felony for illegally killing and wasting a bull moose on November 6 near Wolf Lodge Saddle in Kootenai County—after a tip to the Citizens Against Poaching hotline led officers to evidence at his home, Black pleaded guilty and received fines, six months in jail, three years of probation, and a lifetime ban on hunting and trapping.

Theater on the Verge is running its regional premiere of 'Torch Song' at Hamilton Studio until Aug.

2. The revised play follows Arnold Beckoff, a drag performer seeking love in 1970s and 1980s New York, while actors deliver honest emotion and humor—making it a memorable experience.

Shasta Groene and Gregg Olsen will appear at The Well-Read Moose in Coeur d’Alene from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug.

8 for a book signing of their new collaboration, Out of the Woods—Groene will share her survival story from a 2005 kidnapping while Olsen brings his well-known storytelling style to the event.

Working near water in the Coeur d’Alene Basin often needs permits—like a Section 404 permit with a 401 water quality certification—to help protect wetlands, streams and lakes while ensuring safe project work.

Officials with Idaho Fish and Game announced that the state’s wolf population was estimated at 1,235 as of late May—a drop of nearly 100 from last year.

They now use a new method—Approximate Bayesian Computation—to count wolves using age and genetic data from teeth along with expanding metrics.

During a workshop on Monday, finance director and treasurer Katie Ebner told City Council that the proposed budget calls for a 3% property tax hike + 1% from forgone taxes, raising costs by about $8.15 a month for a $1 million home and roughly $14.89 a month for a $1.8 million commercial property. The city plans to use this tax increase to help meet its budget needs and address a growing deficit.

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.

Coeur d' Alene Triathlon 2025

5 AM — City Park — Check registration for entry fees — Conquer the scenic challenges of this popular triathlon event in beautiful Coeur d'Alene.

Ales for the Trail 2025

3-8 p.m. — City Park — $35-$60 — Enjoy craft beers, food, and live music while supporting the North Idaho Centennial Trail.

Josh Turner Concert

6:15-9:00 p.m. — Kootenai County Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the soulful melodies of country star Josh Turner as he performs live on his tour.