Daily editionWednesday, November 5th, 2025
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
Community
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.
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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.
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Education
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.
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Sports
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.
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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.