Daily editionThursday, October 15th, 2026
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of October.
Business
Penny’s Pit, known for its 50s and 60s decor, reopened on Wednesday after a brief pause.
Christina and Ryan Klundt renovated the space+ hired new staff to handle high demand while promising the classic flavors locals love.
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Culture
Local historical preservationists recovered a 100-year time capsule from the old Kootenai County courthouse, and museum professional Liz Boutin helped display the documents at the Public Library Tuesday night.
Community members viewed school memorabilia, official records and an architectural drawing from the century-old collection.
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NIC Theatre presents the surreal comedy 'On the Verge or The Geography of Yearning' at Schuler Performing Arts Center on campus today with free shows at 7 p.m. on Oct. 15-16, 2 p.m. on Oct. 17, 7 p.m. on Oct. 22-23, and 2 p.m. on Oct. 24.
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Economy
Gas prices in Idaho are easing from the $5 mark as AAA said today's state average is $4.87 per gallon and Coeur d'Alene pumps show $4.52.
Rising crude oil trading near $94 per barrel, plus ongoing market uncertainty, may cause the drop to be short-lived.
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Environment
Idaho Department of Lands Director Dustin Miller told state lawmakers that over 80% of this year’s wildfires on state land were caused by human activity, with 10,000 acres burned through September and 47 million dollars in suppression costs incurred, and officials are considering stronger penalties to recoup expenses.
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Government
Local seniors in Post Falls have mixed reactions to the 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment that will add about $75 a month to Social Security benefits starting in January — some believe it will help while others worry rising costs may cancel out its effect.
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Health
Lake City High School is hosting Mental Health Week from Oct. 12 to 16 with booths by local groups + therapy dog visits during lunch; students in green will join Coeur d'Alene High at a Friday football game dedicated to mental health.
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Sports
Alan Liere's report details fishing updates on local waters including blue-winged olive action on the North Fork and productive fly-fishing spots along the Spokane River.
It also says that deer, waterfowl and pheasant hunting seasons start this weekend in Washington and Idaho.
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