Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

Yellow-rumped warblers, called butterbutts for their bright yellow rump (their clear mark), are staying in the region into late autumn while many birds join the fall migration.

They change their diet to berries using high bile salt levels to survive the cold months, which helps them live farther north than other warblers.

The Coeur d’Alene Tribe bought back nearly 30,000 acres of timber land south of Coeur d’Alene from Stimson Lumber Company—public access is now closed as the Tribe reviews its management plan to honor its homeland promise.

Legislators discussed housing, workforce gaps, taxes and AI at Breakfast with the Legislators at Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene Inn on Wednesday — they urged residents to contact them directly about their needs.

Today in Post Falls, city staff began chlorinating the water system to keep chlorine levels above 0.25 ppm for 30 days while remaining below the EPA limit of 4.0 ppm—officials will test and adjust the dose to reduce taste and odor issues.

Kootenai Health will host a Teddy Bear Clinic where children bring their stuffed animals for ultrasounds, casting and to learn ways to stop germs at the Kootenai Health Resource Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday; families will enjoy hands-on health care practice and meet local heroes (firefighters and police) to ease fears about doctor visits.

Panhandle Health District will host a free Stop the Bleed training for kids ages 5 to 12 at Fire Station No. 3 — 1500 N.

15th St. in Coeur d'Alene on Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m.; adults must accompany children and interested participants should call 2086519096 to register.

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.

10th Annual Holiday Market by Rebel Junk

6 PM - 8 PM, 10 AM - 4 PM — Kootenai County Fairgrounds — $10 Friday, $5 Saturday — Explore over 100 booths of vintage and handcrafted treasures to kick off the festive season.

Faron Gilbert Live Performance

6-9:30 p.m. — Coeur d'Alene Casino — Free entry — Experience an eclectic mix of sounds spanning multiple genres from a talented musician with deep Texas roots.