Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

Francisco 'Kiko' Macias received the Bill Wassmuth Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award at KCTFHR's 26th annual Human Rights Banquet held Saturday night and said every person deserves dignity.

Dr. Kristine Hoover accepted the newly renamed Civil Rights Award (Ray and Jeanne Givens Civil Rights Award) while keynote speakers Norman Gissel and Ken Howard recalled a landmark civil trial (Keenan vs Aryan Nations) during the event.

Western boxelder bugs have begun their fall crawl to find shelter as cooler temperatures and shorter days approach near boxelder trees.

Homeowners should seal any cracks to keep these harmless pests out—entomologist Richard Zack explains they become a nuisance when they wander indoors.

State Highway 53 will be closed overnight at Pleasant View Road next week from 10 p.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday—crews will place girders while traffic is detoured via Prairie Avenue and McGuire Road, and drivers are advised to plan alternate routes.

Local pediatricians and parents fear the Medicaid changes under House Bill 345 will cut the Healthy Connections program in January, which has helped medically fragile children like 16-year-old Evie get care at Coeur d’Alene Pediatrics.

Providers warn that ending the program may force practices to stop accepting new Medicaid patients—causing delays in care and more emergency room visits.

2025 INW Catholic Men's Retreat

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

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.

Authentic Hawaiian Luau

5-8:30 p.m. — St. Pius X Hospitality Center — Check event page for cost — Experience great food, live music, and captivating hula dancers.

Cribbage League

6-10 p.m. — The Blue Shell — Casual play with fellow enthusiasts — Bring your favorite board and join the fun of Cribbage every Friday night.

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.

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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