Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

A fire that began Sunday night at Circling Raven Golf Course was contained after crews from the Coeur d'Alene Tribe, Worley Fire Protection District, and Idaho Department of Lands reached the site on difficult terrain — Worley Fire Chief Scott Campos said less than 4 acres burned and the cause remains under investigation.

A 21-year-old driver from Priest River died at the scene on Sunday after his Ford F-250 crossed into the southbound lane and hit a Ford F-350 towing a trailer south of Spirit Lake; a 62-year-old Florida driver in the F-350 was hospitalized and alcohol may have been a factor, state police said.

A severely injured man was found bloodied on a front porch near Hayden Lake on Monday afternoon—law enforcement including a K9 unit, SWAT, and Coeur d’Alene officers responded and pronounced him dead while detectives investigate the homicide.

The Bureau of Land Management in the Coeur d'Alene District will hold a timber sale offering 5.6 million board feet from 372 acres near Pinehurst to thin trees for wildfire protection—bids will be accepted until Sept.

8 at the Coeur d'Alene District Office, 3232 W. Nursery Road.

BLM stopped using West Fork Pine Creek Road for commercial logging and mining and made an easement agreement with Avery on Langlois Road, which allowed the Averys to secure a four-month seasonal hunting closure that blocks most public access to prime hunting land.

Critics say Joe Avery misled hunters by claiming the land is private while violating Idaho law and expect BLM to revise its travel plan soon—raising concerns about public rights.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jen McKenna Paddle and Run 5.0

8 AM – 12 PM — Higgens Point — Entry fee applies — Experience an active day of paddling and running in the scenic Coeur d'Alene area.