Daily editionFriday, October 31st, 2025
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of October.
Business
At the AI Innovation Summit held at Coeur d'Alene Resort on Thursday, Mark Michaelis, founder of Intellitect, said businesses are facing competition from companies that already use artificial intelligence—75 people attended the event.
Industry experts added that many executives plan to add AI agents to their models and noted that the market could reach $50 billion by 2030.
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Culture
Coeur d'Alene Arts and Culture Alliance will host a membership drive on Nov 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 105 N. First St. Appetizers and wine will be served and current, returning, and new members can get an early look at upcoming plans.
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Rusty Jackson will lead a tribute performance honoring Hank Williams and Patsy Cline at Lake City Center (1916 N. Lakewood Drive) at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7th, where vocalist Chrissy Summering will perform classic country hits.
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Education
Thomas Barrett, a father of two Post Falls students, is running for the vacant school board seat and wants to build bigger schools for future growth—he proposes a new facility for up to 6,000 students and plans to switch back to a five-day school week to reduce summer learning loss ahead of the Nov. 4 election.
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Environment
The Kootenai Environmental Alliance and Coeur d'Alene Public Library will host the Green Screen Series and Eco Film Forum with the first film 'How Much Progress Have We Made on Climate Change?' showing on November 8 at 2 p.m. at the library —702 E. Front Ave—, followed by a panel discussion with Craig Cooper, Bill Irving, and Aiyana James.
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Coeur d'Alene Events
10th Annual Holiday Market by Rebel Junk
Friday, November 7th, 2025 · 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
Saturday, November 8th, 2025 · 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
Saturday, November 15th, 2025 · 1-5 p.m. — Killer Burger Hayden — Free entry — Enjoy classic cars and hotrods while indulging in killer burgers and meeting fellow enthusiasts.
Broadway’s Rock of Ages Concert
Thursday, November 20th, 2025 · 7-8:30 p.m. — Coeur d'Alene Casino — $25 & Up — Experience electrifying performances of '80s rock hits by Broadway's elite musicians.
Dockside Thanksgiving Buffet
Thursday, November 27th, 2025 · 10 AM – 6 PM — Dockside Restaurant — Adults: $69.95, Children (5-12): $34.95 — Savor an exceptional Thanksgiving feast featuring herb-roasted turkey and prime rib.
Lighting Ceremony Parade
Friday, November 28th, 2025 · 5-11 p.m. — Downtown Coeur d'Alene — Free entry — Experience a magical parade featuring festive floats, marching bands, and holiday spirit along Sherman Avenue.