Thursday, September 5th, 2024

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Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community rallies support around Wolf Lodge Steakhouse after fire, Coeur d'Alene council approves university zoning, schools return to pre-COVID normalcy, County Line Fire contained, and Coeur d’Alene Symphony Orchestra initiates concert season. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Sheriff Bob Norris reported no summer vessel incidents and warned of local scams in Kootenai County, urging community vigilance. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Hospice of North Idaho opens its doors for a community open house and tour on Sept. 12, featuring the new Telephone of the Wind memorial installment. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Coeur d’Alene invites high school students to apply for roles on city commissions, boards, and committees to foster community involvement and government learning. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Coeur d’Alene farmers market starts a pilot project allowing beer and wine sales, approved by the City Council to enhance community experience and support local businesses. Coeur d'Alene Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Walter W. A. Bell, 42, of Coeur d’Alene, awaits sentencing in jail after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a sleeping woman, following an Alford plea to charges including aggravated battery. Coeur d'Alene Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Coeur d'Alene City Council approved a new university zoning district to ensure North Idaho College's land remains dedicated to public higher education amidst accreditation uncertainties. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Kootenai Health and Idaho State University announce open enrollment for their accelerated nursing program, aiming to fast-track students with any bachelor's degree into nursing careers by May 2025. Coeur d'Alene Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ An Idaho judge is set to decide on Attorney General Raúl Labrador's attempt to block an initiative for open primaries and ranked-choice voting from the November ballot, alleging misleading tactics by proponents. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Dan English was elected as the president of the Coeur d'Alene City Council amid discussions on transparency and deviation from the traditional seniority-based nomination process. Coeur d'Alene Press
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2024 Night of Awards - Parade of Homes Celebration
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Paint and Sip Team Building Event
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Open House in Mill River, Coeur d'Alene
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Coffee and Concepts: Morning Networking for Innovators
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LEAP North 2024: Learning in Education and Nursing Practices
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Oktoberfest in Downtown Coeur d'Alene
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IRWA Annual Fall Conference 2024
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Screening of The Grand Salmon at North Idaho Film Festival
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