Wednesday, October 9th, 2024

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Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ First responders and lineworkers from North Idaho are providing crucial support for hurricane recovery efforts on the East Coast. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Coeur d'Alene City Council approves a $598,275.24 agreement with Badger Meter to replace outdated water meters to improve water recording accuracy. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ The Coeur d'Alene Garden Club donated $13,600 from their annual Garden Tour to support various local educational and community gardening projects. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Coeur d'Alene is close to selecting a new council member from three candidates, Kootenai County's housing market shows growth, Post Falls updates on roadwork, Innovia Foundation launches a fund for Silver Valley, and Idaho Nonprofit Center merges with Idaho Community Foundation to enhance philanthropy and nonprofit support. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Knights of Columbus members in Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls will give away free winter clothes to children and teens on October 26. Coeur d'Alene Press
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Deer Park man was killed in a crash on State Highway 58 near the Idaho/Washington border, with the incident currently under investigation. Coeur d'Alene Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wonder Crust Pizza in Coeur d'Alene hosted students from the Secondary Transition Education Program, providing hands-on restaurant work experience to help them prepare for the workforce. Coeur d'Alene Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Kootenai County jail is undergoing an expansion with two new dormitory pods, costing up to $8.9 million to alleviate overcrowding, and is expected to be completed by February 2026. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Two former trustees of the Community Library Network settled their defamation lawsuit against the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee, closing a chapter on their dispute over election-related allegations. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Proposition 1, aiming to replace Idaho's closed primary system with an open one featuring ranked-choice voting, was debated, highlighting its intention to involve more voters but also raising concerns about potential costs and complexities. Coeur d'Alene Press
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Hawaiian Sushi Cooking Class with Chef Troy
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Nurse Practitioners of Idaho Fall Conference 2024
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Hayden Lake Marathon and Family Fun Runs
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Equus Job Skills Clinic - Coeur d' Alene
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Cooking Class: Elegant Pastries with Chef K
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Live Music Performance by Rusty Jackson
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NIES 2024 October Tasting Event
Experience a delightful morning of sampling exquisite food and drinks while welcoming Colleen Berard of Ackley Brands, a pioneer in Biodynamic viticulture and sustainable winemaking.
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Harvest Market and Apple Celebration
Experience a delightful day of apple-themed tastings and treat sampling at the 5th Street Farmers Market, where local orchards showcase their finest apples.
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Insights from Local Experts
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Cooking Class: Wild Game Cuisine with Chef Troy
Learn to create a delicious meal featuring wild deer, including a spicy arugula salad and pan-seared venison medallions with gourmet sides under the guidance of Chef Troy.
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