Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

North Idaho will honor its veterans with events set from Nov.

6 through Nov. 14, including a Veterans Stand Down in Osburn, a luncheon in Worley, a performance at Hayden Meadows Elementary, and a bowling tournament in Coeur d’Alene. Local groups will also offer free dental care, estate planning sessions, and ceremonies at schools and parks — all events are open to the public.

Coeur d'Alene police and firefighters visited the home of Nick and Brianna Shriner on Halloween after a neighbor asked for help when their sons Brooks and Graham missed out on trick-or-treating due to a stomach bug.

The first responders arrived quickly — the boys got a close look at a fire truck and a patrol car, received candy, and shared their thanks.

Tuesday's school board elections in Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Lakeland, Kootenai and Plummer-Worley saw Coeur d'Alene trustee candidate Rasmussen win decisively with 2,394 votes to Michael Burns’ 1,518, while incumbents in other districts retained their seats; Rasmussen, who served as interim trustee since July, said he felt *honored* to return and support local students and teachers.

Retired lawyer Linn Sampson, who has run Bloomsday since 1977, finished the 2025 race in 3 hours 9 minutes while dealing with foot nerve pain — he said he will run the 50th race in May even if he faces more challenges.

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.

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.

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.

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.