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Coeur d'Alene
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Black Sheep Sporting Goods at Silver Lake Mall will mark its 50th anniversary this weekend with food, prizes, games and a Shetland pony—owners Dave and Brian Knoll say the event honors a local store that has served Coeur d’Alene since 1975. Coeur d'Alene Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Dean R. Dufault, 70, is facing felony charges for forging checks worth over $13,000—he is held on $50,000 bail in Kootenai County jail and charged with burglary, forgery and grand theft linked to a July 2023 incident at a funeral home in Pasco. Coeur d'Alene Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Due to continued hot and dry weather lowering water levels on Coeur d'Alene Lake, Avista will reduce water discharge at the Post Falls dam to a minimum of 500 cubic feet per second this week — a move made under the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission license to balance lake levels and maintain Spokane River flows after only .02 inches of rain in July. Coeur d'Alene Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jinny and Lloyd Wayne Dorsey have paused their plans to build an accessible home on a Kootenai County island after rules may force them to annex into Post Falls for a new sewer hookup. About 30 local citizens backed the couple at a recent City Council meeting—city officials said further talks will help resolve the issue. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Worley Fire Protection District broke ground Monday on a new 4,300-square-foot fire station at Rolling Hills — Larson roads, west of Hope Ranch Cattle Company, to boost services in a 121-square-mile area with 3,500 residents. Sixty-five percent of the $600,000 cost had been raised, and the exterior is expected to be done by mid-October with the interior finished by Jan. 1 — officials said. Coeur d'Alene Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A wastewater sample taken on July 29th in Coeur d’Alene tested positive for measles, though no local cases have been confirmed. Health officials said the detection indicates a person with measles was in the area and urged providers to check vaccination records—reminding residents to keep their shots up to date. Coeur d'Alene Press
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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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NIC Color Fun Run
1–4 p.m. — North Idaho College — Free for students and youth, $20 for others — Enjoy a vibrant, untimed run with live music and food trucks.
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Gem State Stampede Rodeo
1-10 a.m. — Kootenai County Fairgrounds — Check website for pricing — Experience thrilling rodeo action and unforgettable entertainment at this local favorite.
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