Daily editionSaturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
Business
A power outage near State Line is affecting 777 Avista customers west of Post Falls.
Avista is working to restore power—earlier updates had shown more than 1,800 customers lost service—while it investigates the cause.
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Education
New data from the Idaho Department of Education shows that students held steady on the 2025 ISAT in math — English and science compared to last year.
The report notes slight gains in advanced scores and improvements among groups like economically disadvantaged students.
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Gizmo summer camp at the makerspace on the NIC campus has engaged over twenty children ages 6 to 12 in creative projects like building a scribble bot while it has been funded by a $13,000 Innovia Foundation Community Grant requested by the Center for New Directions — the camp runs from Aug. 13 until the day after Labor Day.
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Government
Coeur d'Alene City Council will consider an amendment to ban leaving or confining animals in unattended vehicles under dangerous conditions, and the council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Public Library Community Room.
Animal control reported 58 calls with 27 warnings and one citation from March 20 until Aug 18 — data that supports the change to better protect animals.
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Coeur d'Alene Events
Jen McKenna Paddle and Run 5.0
Saturday, September 6th, 2025 · 8 AM – 12 PM — Higgens Point — Entry fee applies — Experience an active day of paddling and running in the scenic Coeur d'Alene area.
2025 Boats, Bikes, Burgers & Brews
Saturday, September 13th, 2025 · 12-6 p.m. — Hagadone Marine Group — Free entry — Celebrate the end of boating season with unbeatable deals on boats, accessories, and local brews.
Jazz Brunch at Ten/6
Sunday, September 14th, 2025 · 9 a.m.-11 a.m. & 12 p.m.-2 p.m. — Ten/6 — $10.06 cover — Enjoy live jazz music while savoring a delightful brunch inspired by New Orleans traditions.
Lead Generation that Boosts Conversion Rates
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025 · 12-2 p.m. — Coeur d'Alene Regional REALTORS — Cost unknown — Gain practical tools to enhance your lead generation conversion rates.
Oktoberfest 2025
Friday, September 19th, 2025 · 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Downtown Mall — $25-$60 — Sample Oktoberfest-style beers and enjoy entertainment at this vibrant downtown celebration.
Walk, Run, Read
Saturday, September 20th, 2025 · 8 AM – 12 PM — City Park — $40 for 10K, $30 for 5K, $20 for 1 Mile, Free for kids — Enjoy a fun-filled morning supporting literacy with various race options for all ages.