Daily editionTuesday, October 20th, 2026
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of October.
Community
Spirit Lake Councilman Chuck Orr is restoring the historic Blackwell House, which he bought in 2018 when it had fallen into disrepair.
He plans to host an open house next summer to celebrate its 120th anniversary — showing how old architecture meets modern updates — as he works with preservation officials.
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TaTa’s Party Extravaganza at Wallace Elks Lodge on Oct. 10 raised $19,400 to assist local cancer patients.
Local businesses, organizations & individuals donated auction items to benefit the Shoshone Cancer Resource Center in Kellogg.
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Education
Coeur d’Alene School District will host a Community Resources Fair from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 at Venture Academy’s gym for students receiving special education; local groups (Disability Action Center, Citylink, Goodwill, Workforce Training Center) will offer transition support along with free pizza and prizes.
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Environment
Yellow bollards mark groundwater monitoring wells from cleanup sites around the basin, protecting areas where scientists check water quality and flow.
EPA, DEQ and other agencies use the data to guide long-term cleanup efforts — key work to keep drinking water safe.
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Government
On Monday, the Parks and Recreation Commission approved an MOU with the Panhandle Parks Foundation to plan, fund, and build a permanent memorial at Independence Point for fallen firefighter John Morrison (who served 28 years).
The design awaits additional funding sources.
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Coeur d'Alene Events
Shakespeare in Love
Friday, October 23rd, 2026 · Local highschool theater is the first in our area to perform Shakespeare in Love! Performances run 10/22-10/24 and 10/28-10/31 at 7:00 pm