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Coeur d'Alene
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Earlier this year, sixth-grader Lexington Russell used self-defense skills from Kootenai Classical Academy to avoid injury when an SUV nearly hit her on a family trip to Tacoma—teacher Conrad Woodall said he hoped no kid had to use the lesson. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Riders on Silverwood’s Spin Cycle ride remained upside down for over 15 seconds after the weight of the riders balanced the ride—no injuries were reported. Coeur d'Alene Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mark's Marine has partnered exclusively with BoardCo to sell Centurion and Supreme boats in North Idaho and Eastern Washington—combining over 40 years of local service with BoardCo's proven towboat expertise. The new deal will give Coeur d'Alene boating families a wider range of high-quality boats and support. Coeur d'Alene Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Annette Durkin is a Post Falls artist, mother, grandmother and volunteer who has worked in visual arts since high school and held roles in church communications and gallery management. She serves on the board at the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center and teaches free community art nights – her current watercolor series, Ancient Labyrinths for the Modern Pilgrim, is featured in local exhibits. Coeur d'Alene Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Coeur d'Alene Resort hosted auto industry experts who said the sector drove Idaho’s economy by generating $344 million in state sales tax in 2023 and supporting over 12,000 jobs through franchise dealerships (which boost local business, schools, and infrastructure). Lawmakers noted that easing regulations helps create fair markets while the industry prepares for increased demand for electric vehicles and energy upgrades. Coeur d'Alene Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ US Forest Service workers repaired key features at Little Guard Lookout in Prichard by replacing the leaky roof with new cedar shingles and rebuilding damaged outriggers with temporary windows and doors—which will be followed by scheduled spring window repairs and interior updates as the popular rental prepares to reopen for renters next summer. The Spokesman-Review
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Panhandle Health District advises residents to wait until late September or early October for flu shots so the vaccine lasts through the full virus season from mid-September to April. Clinics are set at 8500 N. Atlas Road in Hayden with appointment-only and walk-in options — offering children, seniors, and adults tailored schedules. Coeur d'Alene Press
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep.
~ Native American Proverb
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