Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

A No Kings Day of Peaceful Action demonstration is scheduled for Saturday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the corner of U.S. 95 and Appleway Avenue in Coeur d'Alene—organizers from the Indivisible Project say it is one of over 2,500 similar events planned nationwide.

Shakespeare Coeur d’Alene’s production of Hamlet, directed by Mary T.

Bowers, opens Friday at the Salvation Army Kroc Center and runs through Oct. 26—featuring lively sword fights and modern drama that reimagines the classic tragedy.

Sense and Sensibility, based on Jane Austen's novel, opens tonight at 7 p.m. at Lake City High School (6101 N.

Ramsey Road) with 16 student performers including seniors Ruby Klein, Kira Taft, and Jonnie Vedder presenting a story of love and loss in 18th century England. Additional shows will run on Oct. 23-24 at 7 p.m. and on Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. with tickets priced from $5 to $8.

A conservative Christian group in Boise has doubled down on its claim that drag performer Eric Posey exposed himself at a 2022 Pride in the Park festival in Coeur d’Alene even though a judge ruled that the altered video only showed a small, unclear shadow—Posey now faces a defamation trial set for April.

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission approved changes to Avista’s rates that raised electric bills for residential customers.

The new rules lower a monthly bill credit from 36.6 cents to 23.3 cents per kilowatt-hour and shift the fixed cost from a 12.9-cent rebate to a 1.8-cent surcharge — actions that increased the average bill by about $3.43 for users of 939 kilowatt-hours and took effect Oct. 1.

Cool fall temperatures with highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s hit the region as Greater Spokane League prep football teams prepare for Week 7 games happening today and Friday.

Key matchups like Cheney at Mead — set for Friday at 7 p.m. — could decide playoff spots with only three weeks left in the season.

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.

Classic Cruise In at Killer Burger

1-5 p.m. — Killer Burger Hayden — Free entry — Enjoy classic cars and hotrods while indulging in killer burgers and meeting fellow enthusiasts.