Daily editionThursday, September 17th, 2026
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of September.
Community
Spirit Lake held its first Longest Table community potluck on Maine Street, where residents shared free meals and new friendships in a friendly outdoor gathering that spilled into Friendship Park + along the sidewalk.
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Coeur d'Alene Rotary honored its new District Governor, Steve Roberge, during a roast held Sunday at Avista Pavilion at McEuen Park — marking the first local appointment since the 1930s and featuring a $1,000 check for his charity, Polio Plus.
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Culture
The annual Coeur d'Alene Christmas Show at Coeur d'Alene Resort invites locals to submit early 1960s memories and enjoy musical favorites like A Charlie Brown Christmas, with submissions due by Sept. 19 and late entries accepted through September; winners receive two complimentary tickets — organized by the Shotwells.
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Education
Coeur d'Alene, Lakeland, and Post Falls school districts must pay a share of a $13M Idaho School Benefit Trust shortfall by Sept. 30 to cover employee medical claims.
They chose lump-sum or monthly payments from reserve funds (districts made their selection) as the investigation continues.
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Real Estate
Alison Lawhead and Chad Baker join Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty at 1924 Northwest Blvd — Lawhead brings expertise in real estate and land development while Baker leverages his experience in hospitality and home rehabs in North Idaho.
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