Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

Shalom Ministries, serving downtown's homeless and low-income community for 32 years from the old Central United Methodist Church, will offer its final breakfast today after Zeal Church declined to renew its lease.

The nonprofit will pause services as it seeks a new site—leaving many without a trusted morning meal.

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The Kootenai County Fairgrounds and North Idaho State Fair unveiled two restored bar tops — each branded with livestock logos representing over 50 local families — to honor the region's agricultural heritage.

The display will be on view during the fair, which opens Friday.

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Waymaker Arts' production of 'The Little Mermaid' opens today at the Salvation Army Kroc Center and runs through Aug. 29 - retelling Ariel’s classic tale with lively songs and a large local cast directed by Logan Foster.

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Idaho officials and conservationists are debating a federal plan to shift grizzly bear recovery management to the state + Gov. Brad Little and other state leaders support the change while environmental groups warn it may weaken protections.

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