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Coeur d'Alene
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A home on Harbor Island was damaged in a fire Tuesday night on Harbor Drive—fire crews from Kootenai County and Coeur d’Alene responded while a nearby garage caught fire and no one was hurt, with officials saying the blaze is believed to be accidental. Coeur d'Alene Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The traveling dinosaur exhibit featuring Ricky—Idaho’s official state dinosaur designated in 2023—was shown Tuesday at the Idaho Museum of Natural History with a 3D printed replica and later visited Rathdrum and Post Falls libraries in Kootenai County. Educator Pam Pascali said the mobile display is part of a planned series that will travel to every county in the state. Coeur d'Alene Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ North Idaho College will host its first NIC Color Fun Run on Saturday, Aug.23 on its Coeur d'Alene campus where participants will run a 5K and be showered with colorful, washable cornstarch powder. Registrations will be accepted on the day with free entry for NIC students and individuals 18 and under and a $20 fee for others that includes a T-shirt & bandanna & sunglasses along with an afterparty featuring a live DJ, food trucks and a chance to win NIC scholarships. Coeur d'Alene Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials confirmed a second North Idaho measles case in an unvaccinated child from Bonner County who received treatment at Sacred Heart and may have exposed 109 people during visits on Aug. 12, Aug. 13, and Aug. 15 in Spokane. Officials warn that more cases may emerge as measles spreads rapidly and urge parents to vaccinate children promptly — a reminder that the virus can spread before symptoms appear. The Spokesman-Review
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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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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.
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