Daily editionSaturday, July 25th, 2026
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of July.
Community
A new 3.2-mile trail opened on the west side of Canfield Mountain in early July, providing a beginner-friendly route for hikers and bikers.
Forest Service officials and local groups built it as the first phase of the Honey Badger project, and 9.5 more non-motorized miles may be added by next summer.
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Culture
On Friday, Marty and Barb Mueller watched 'The Odyssey' in Spokane using the IMAX camera they built — a camera favored by Christopher Nolan.
The Coeur d'Alene couple, known for their makerspace GIZMO, continue advancing innovative film technology.
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Education
David Young from Big Rock Bows teaches traditional bow making at his ranch near Valleyford.
He offers two-, three-, and five-day classes where locals learn to build functional bows & plan to join a class each month, with the next session in August.
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Environment
A federal appeals court ruled in favor of local residents and the Alliance for the Wild Rockies against the Hanna Flats logging project in North Idaho, protecting old growth forests and the population of imperiled Selkirk grizzly bears.
The decision upholds homeowners' rights near the forests.
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Sports
On Friday morning at the Links Golf Course in Post Falls, 84 golfers competed in the Special Olympics Golf Tournament to raise funds for Special Olympics Idaho; the event featured a raffle, silent auction, and a chance for a hole-in-one contest for $10,000.
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Coeur d'Alene Events
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.