Daily editionWednesday, August 5th, 2026
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of August.
Community
The North Idaho State Fair is open for 10 days with motocross, concerts and exhibits on the fairgrounds.
Visitors will enjoy live music — carnival rides, family activities and local traditions that showcase community spirit.
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Camp Easton lifeguards train daily to spot dangers and help keep local water events safe—supporting triathlons and swim classes.
They work with emergency teams to protect swimmers and campers at events like the Hayden Sprint Triathlon and Ironman 70.3 Coeur d'Alene.
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Business
Crews from Avista are repairing equipment damaged by wildfires as power outages drop from 3,800 to about 2,900 customers.
They will continue work once conditions allow safe access (with areas still restricted due to evacuation orders).
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Education
Innovia Foundation awarded $534,704 in scholarships for the 2026-2027 school year to students across Eastern Washington and North Idaho.
Two local recipients, Gianna Gonzalez (Coeur d’Alene High School) and Emily Myers (Clark Fork High School), will use the funds to pursue higher education.
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Environment
Coeur d’Alene’s air quality is expected to improve by Friday as warm air parcels moderate the inversion causing unhealthy mornings + smoky conditions from nearby wildfires.
Wind gusts should clear the inversion by Monday so sensitive residents may want to plan indoor activities during peak times.
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Lifestyle
Local gardeners noticed wilting zucchini and summer squash in a community garden as squash bugs survived a mild winter and now damage the plants.
Experts advise removing garden debris & covering new plantings to help slow the insect spread.
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Coeur d'Alene Events
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.