Good Day
Coeur d'Alene
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chrysalis clients painted and autographed a banner to thank local firefighters and presented it Friday to three Kootenai County Fire and Rescue members—an idea sparked by the June 29 Canfield Mountain fire and shootings that claimed Battalion Chiefs John Morrison and Frank Harwood and injured Fire engineer Dave Tysdal. The gesture showed strong community support as the fire crew expressed heartfelt appreciation for the tribute. Coeur d'Alene Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Coeur d'Alene Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ 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. Coeur d'Alene Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. Coeur d'Alene Press
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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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2025 Boats, Bikes, Burgers & Brews
12-6 p.m. — Hagadone Marine Group — Free entry — Celebrate the end of boating season with unbeatable deals on boats, accessories, and local brews.
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Jazz Brunch at Ten/6
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.
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Lead Generation that Boosts Conversion Rates
12-2 p.m. — Coeur d'Alene Regional REALTORS — Cost unknown — Gain practical tools to enhance your lead generation conversion rates.
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Oktoberfest 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.
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Walk, Run, Read
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.
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