Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

Tom Skerritt, known for his role as the police chief in "Smoke Signals" filmed on the reservation, died on Wednesday in his Seattle home at 93.

The Coeur d'Alene Tribe extended condolences while remembering his meaningful contribution to Indigenous cinema.

Coeur d'Alene celebrated its creative community on Wednesday night at the 30th annual Arts Awards at the Hagadone Event Center — seven honorees including Scott Michaelson were recognized for bolstering local arts, showcasing strong community support.

IDeal, Idaho’s 529 Education Savings Plan, has saved families for 25 years and reached $1 billion in assets after paying $765 million; it now offers tax deductions with flexible uses for college + trade school + K–12 costs, and families can open an account today for as little as $25.

STCU awarded $20,000 in classroom grants to 100 educators chosen from Washington, North Idaho and Eastern Oregon.

Winners, including several from Coeur d'Alene School District 271, received funds to boost classroom experiences.

Molly Kreyssle of North Idaho faced triple-negative breast cancer and began treatment in the SCARLET clinical trial at Kootenai Health, where the team eased her care.

After treatment, she achieved a complete response and credits the compassionate care + research team for helping her return to a full, active life.

Today, runners enjoyed the fall beauty at Blue Grass Park, taking in sunny weather and colorful scenery.

Many locals used the clear skies as an opportunity for an outdoor run — a welcome way to embrace the season.