Daily editionSaturday, September 6th, 2025
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
Community
Coeur d'Alene Rotary Club launched its 35th annual rose sale on Friday at The Coeur d'Alene Resort with members in football uniforms performing a skit to explain their goal of selling 1,500 dozen roses by Oct. 17 to fund scholarships and grants.
Roses cost $30 per dozen — buyers can donate bouquets and businesses can act as Patron Sponsors.
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The Jess Roskelley Foundation will hold its third annual fundraiser on Thursday at Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center with a film showing of Trango and speeches by Christina Lustenberger and John Roskelley—an event honoring the late Spokane climber.
A wildfire called the Snow Peak fire has prompted emergency trail closures near Kettle Falls, and the WA Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet online at 2 p.m. on Thursday to discuss native trout harvest and coastal steelhead rules.
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Government
Sandy White announced her reelection bid for a Hayden City Council seat and said she will support responsible budgeting, law enforcement and property rights.
She highlighted her work to improve transparency—co-authoring a bill and using video for meetings—since joining in 2022.
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Lifestyle
A local gardening expert advises residents to save seeds from healthy open-pollinated plants so they can grow the same crops next season—this method helps reduce costs and keep garden favorites intact.
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Sports
Freeman beat East Valley 41-16 on Friday in a rare season-opening game, only the second meeting since 2000.
Logan Schultz threw for 176 yards and Andrew Fricke rushed for 122 yards with two touchdowns to boost the win—Freeman controlled the game after a slow start.
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Coeur d'Alene Events
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.
2025 INW Catholic Men's Retreat
Friday, October 3rd, 2025 · 3 PM – 1 PM — Camp Lutherhaven — Various packages available — Engage with inspiring talks and spiritual renewal amid beautiful natural surroundings.
Carnival of the Animals Concert
Saturday, October 4th, 2025 · 3:00–6:00 p.m. — NIC Boswell Hall / Schuler Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience a whimsical musical journey through Saint-Saëns' celebration of 14 enchanting creatures.
Boundless Love
Saturday, October 18th, 2025 · Join us for a joyful evening of generosity and community at our 3rd Annual Boundless Love Banquet, featuring a delicious dinner, silent auction, raffle baskets, and stories of lives changed through the work of Love In the Name of Christ (Love INC). Come be part of our mission to break the cycle of poverty in Kootenai County by equipping local churches to serve neighbors in need with dignity and hope. The event will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Coeur d’Alene Bible Church, with doors opening at 5:30 PM and the program running from 6:00–8:00 PM. Tickets are $50 per person, so reserve your seat today and be part of something truly impactful—because love in action changes everything.