Daily editionFriday, August 1st, 2025
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
Community
The wife of slain Coeur d'Alene Fire Battalion Chief John Morrison announced she will close the Coeur d’Alene Cider Company at 1327 E. Sherman Ave. today from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. + Her decision follows a month of grieving after Morrison was killed and comes as officials named Captain Tom Hiltenbrand the new battalion chief.
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The Pinehurst/Kingston Lions Club announced Pinehurst Days will run from today through Sunday, honoring everyday heroes in emergency services and the military.
The weekend will include a 1,000 Flags Parade starting at 11 a.m. Saturday — along with vendors, a car show, BMX races and other events that fund local programs.
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Business
Hagadone Marine Group announced on Thursday its new partnership with MasterCraft Boats — adding a premium towboat brand to its portfolio without replacing its Malibu or Axis lines — as part of its plan to offer local boaters complete service, including new boat sales, on-water demos and educational events.
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Culture
On Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon, the Art Spirit Gallery at 415 Sherman Ave. will host artist Mary Francis Dondelinger as she unveils an imaginative exhibit that reinterprets ancient civilizations with a fictional archaeological find — sparking new views of art and history.
The exhibit features creative works that invite visitors to see old ideas in a fresh way.
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The Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra will host its third annual Blazing Fiddles FUNdraiser at Elk Point Events on Aug. 20 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.—the event will raise funds for year-round concerts, youth outreach and arts education programs in our community.
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Government
Kootenai Fire and Rescue chief Chris Way resigned when his resignation was accepted at a special meeting today at 3 p.m. at headquarters+he will finish on Wednesday to start a new role as EMS chief in South Carolina.
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Sports
Clarkston native Joel Dahmen carded a career-best 61 for a 9-under-par round at the Wyndham Championship — a strong showing that boosted his hopes for a jump from No. 101 into the top 70 — and he said he will aim for his second career win as he prepares for the FedExCup playoffs next week. He now looks to secure a quality finish to qualify for the playoff field.
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