Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

Residents are invited to join Coeur d’Alene’s first Longest Table gathering on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at City Park from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — The free potluck event is supported by United Way of North Idaho’s grant from Innovia Foundation and aims to bring the community together.

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On Saturday, 130 shooters competed at Fernan Rod & Gun Club in the annual Commemorative Steel Competition honoring Sgt. Dustin Ard, with entry fees supporting his widow & children.

This fundraiser, now in its fourth year, brought together active and retired forces to remember their fallen comrade.

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Local water officials reported today that the Spokane-Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer remains healthy despite high summer irrigation demand in Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls.

Departments are studying historic water use (official data) to guide new infrastructure plans for a growing community.

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Local huckleberry pickers report a disappointing season as dry bushes near Steamboat yield just a few berries.

Experts blame low snowpack, a late freeze, and new commercial restrictions — factors affecting family pickers and local businesses.

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On Friday, the Idaho Behavioral Health Council finalized recommendations to allocate opioid settlement funds in at-risk areas, including Kootenai and other counties.

The council urged the governor and legislators to prioritize rural mental health and substance use projects — a step aimed at aiding high-risk populations.

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