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Coeur d'Alene
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lake City Center will host a spaghetti fundraiser on Oct. 4 at 5:30 p.m. to raise at least $3,200 to fix worn pool tables that use makeshift PVC pipes. The event supports seniors who rely on the pool hall for socializing and staying active—a vital local resource. Coeur d'Alene Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, Jim Gavras drove 62 miles from Deer Lake to Grooveberries and gave $100 to support the shop's Charlie Kirk tribute. The shop has seen a surge in sales nationwide and plans to donate 25% of its sales to Erika Kirk—despite receiving online threats. Coeur d'Alene Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The downtown Oktoberfest event will turn the area into a Bavarian village with over 30 beverage taps, two biergartens, live music, games, contests and German menus—tickets start at $25 and include commemorative glassware. The festival runs Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. Coeur d'Alene Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Idaho Fish and Game announced Tuesday that tests near Hayden Lake and St. Maries had found deer infected with epizootic hemorrhagic disease and bluetongue after about 200 reports of sick or dead animals were received across the Panhandle — hot and dry weather increased biting midge activity. Officials warned that cases may grow until a hard freeze stops the outbreak. The Spokesman-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal appeals court in Seattle heard arguments on Wednesday in a legal challenge claiming that Idaho’s recent voter ID laws—House Bills 124 and 340—discriminate against young voters by eliminating student IDs for registration. Advocates from March For Our Lives Idaho and the Idaho Alliance for Retired Americans argue that the laws violate the 26th Amendment while state officials insist they enhance election security. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office tested new SONAR equipment in Lake Coeur d'Alene on Wednesday to boost its ability to locate wreckage and victims from the surface. The system was funded by nonprofit and county funds and will work with a Deep Trekker robot arriving in a few weeks for safer search operations. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Fisheries managers in Idaho and Washington have announced a ban on harvesting wild fall chinook salmon from the Snake River and its tributaries, effective Friday—Washington’s ban begins at the Lyons Ferry Bubble Fishery on Thursday—and the restriction will remain for at least one week as warm water delays the fish’s migration while hatchery fish remain available. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ The City of Hayden’s Veterans Commission will honor a distinguished military veteran at the Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11. Nominations must be received by September 29, and the chosen veteran will join additional events—Hayden Lights Parade on December 6 and Hayden Days Parade on July 25. Coeur d'Alene Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Todd Holling was named interim chief information officer at Kootenai Health and will join the team on September 29—bringing over 20 years of healthcare IT experience from national organizations. He previously led major technology projects at places such as University of Chicago Medicine and Northwestern Medicine. Coeur d'Alene Press
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Alan Liere reported that fishing is strong in local waters including the lower Spokane and St. Joe rivers, with good fly fishing at North Fork Clearwater and a new sturgeon season on Lake Roosevelt. He said youth pheasant hunting will begin Oct 4—while a special waterfowl hunt is set for Sept 28—29. The Spokesman-Review
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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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Boundless Love
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.
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Boundless Love
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.
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