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Coeur d'Alene
Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Coeur d'Alene will begin Leaf Fest on Nov. 12—city crews will start south of Sherman Avenue and aim to finish by Dec. 5. Residents must rake leaves and pine needles to a foot from the curb to allow proper water drainage and avoid leaving extra debris in the street. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ On Monday, about 20 graduates earned their certificates at the Coeur d’Alene Connection and Intervention Station as they marked a big step in staying sober; local agencies like GEO Reentry Services helped them with intensive treatment and training (the program takes nearly nine months to complete). Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Family friends are hosting a fundraising dinner to help cover medical and family expenses for a 9-year-old and her —bonus dad— who were injured over a month ago when they were hit by a suspected intoxicated driver. The event, offering a —$25 barbecue dinner with live music and silent auction—, will be held Friday at 6 p.m. at Finnoe Design and Fabrication building at 2425 E. Magnesium Road. The Spokesman-Review
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Athol resident Hayven Chase won the Miss Columbia River Circuit 2026 title through the PRCA after 10 years competing in rodeos — she excelled in the horsemanship category during a two-day event in Redmond, Ore. She will serve as a rodeo ambassador next year — promoting the sport, Western life, and the agricultural industry while studying animal veterinary science at the University of Idaho. Coeur d'Alene Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge ordered the USDA to use contingency funds after a court ruling, so SNAP benefits for more than 130,000 Idahoans were cut in half amid the shutdown—officials noted that the average benefit in 2024 was $179 per household member and $301 per household. The state Department of Health and Welfare has not received formal guidance yet and the program change is already impacting payments. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ The Idaho Department of Labor is hosting a hiring event on Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave—local employers like Access Care at Home, Coeur d’Alene Public Schools and North Idaho College will recruit for jobs including maintenance technicians, housekeeping attendants, and registered nurses. Coeur d'Alene Press
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Broadway’s Rock of Ages Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Coeur d'Alene Casino — $25 & Up — Experience electrifying performances of '80s rock hits by Broadway's elite musicians.
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Dockside Thanksgiving Buffet
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.
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Lighting Ceremony Parade
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.
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