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Coeur d'Alene
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. Coeur d'Alene Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ 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. Coeur d'Alene Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ 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. Coeur d'Alene Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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 Press
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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