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Coeur d'Alene
Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Canopy Village announced a leadership reorganization that splits the CEO role into two executive director positions—one for its youth program and one for the foundation. Vanessa Moos will stay active part-time while Paul Brown leads the foundation as the organization begins its search for a new executive director to expand services. Coeur d'Alene Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ John Decker will speak at The Exit Planning Blueprint event at 3 p.m. today at The Innovation Den on Lakeside Avenue in downtown Coeur d'Alene and share lessons from more than 20 years of business experience—while local leaders Joe Cruz, Tim Ledford, and Steve Starner join him for a panel discussion on buying, building, and selling companies. Coeur d'Alene Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A homicide victim with traumatic injuries on a rural property north of Hayden Lake was identified as 35-year-old Kenneth B. Caldero from Kootenai County after a 911 call on Monday afternoon reported an injured man with blood on a front porch in the 15000 block of North Hamlet Trail; law enforcement found no further victims or suspects—investigators continue to probe his suspicious death. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ A 28-year-old man was sentenced to 96 months in federal prison—he mailed graphic letters threatening a federal judge and prosecutor while serving time for burglary, and his new sentence is set to run consecutively with previous convictions. Coeur d'Alene Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Capt. David Kilmer will share his sailing adventure along Italy's Amalfi Coast when he presents his new book at 7 p.m. on Aug. 26 at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library — his trip began in Naples and stopped at Capri, Positano, Amalfi and Ischia. The free event is part of the library’s Novel Destination series and will include images and stories from his journey. Coeur d'Alene Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Windermere Coeur d'Alene Realty is partnering with the Coeur d'Alene Backpack Program & the Windermere Foundation to host a free back-to-school celebration on Aug. 21 in the upper parking lot at 1000 Northwest Blvd where each child will receive a backpack with a charm, school supplies, a barbecue lunch, haircuts, and fun activities like bounce houses and crafts. Coeur d'Alene Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Avista reduced water flow through the Post Falls Dam into the Spokane River last week to help maintain Lake Coeur d'Alene levels at 500 cubic feet per second when the lake dropped nearly three inches below average. The lower flow will remain until the Tuesday after Labor Day—preventing a faster decline that would affect many water users. The Spokesman-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General Raúl Labrador presented the Idaho Medal of Honor to four law enforcement officers at the Idaho State Capitol, including Coeur d'Alene police Sgt. Taylor Beach who saved a wounded colleague in a February 2018 shooting—she risked her life by returning fire at an armed suspect. The ceremony honored their acts of courage and selfless service as they protected their communities. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ The Idaho Transportation Department invites residents to a meeting at the ITD Athol Shed, 6303 E. Parks Road, on Aug 19 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. to offer feedback on a design phase project that aims to improve safety on US 95 by eliminating left turns—allowing right-in/right-out access—and building a new frontage road to ease congestion. Coeur d'Alene Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Panhandle Health District confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated child in Kootenai County—marking the first case in the northern Panhandle since 1991 as officials investigate the source and notify locations the child visited. Coeur d'Alene Press
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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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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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