Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

The Museum of North Idaho invites community members to join its second Harvest Festival today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its new downtown location—where guests will enjoy pumpkin painting, face painting, traditional games and live demonstrations from reenactors, a blacksmith and a beading artist, along with a hayride, local vendors, food trucks and a beer garden.

Local resident Matt Liere reevaluates his practice of gathering and splitting wood to heat his home and his neighbor’s, noting that equipment costs, fuel expenses, and injuries are now making the labor more expensive than buying cord wood for $300 a cord—he upgraded his gear to ease the burden but now questions the true savings. This reflection comes as he manages five cords for each household, highlighting the hidden costs in every step.

Sorensen Magnet School students performed a dazzling rendition of 'A Million Dreams' Friday led by artist-in-residence Shoshana Rubli in a crowded gymnasium where vibrant costumes and choreographed steps marked the show—Principal Brett DePew praised the staff and announced an upcoming artist-in-residence program later this school year.

Coeur d'Alene Police Chief Lee White will retire effective Jan.

14 after leading the department through major crime reduction and operation improvements—leaving a legacy of professionalism. The city will choose his successor soon, with Capt. Dave Hagar set to serve as acting chief if no permanent replacement is named.

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.