Good Day
Coeur d'Alene
Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Annie Parker of St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho Angel Arms said the Press Christmas for All partnership helped a resident get car repairs so she could drive for medical treatment and later provided food cards after her SNAP benefits were blocked. St. Vincent’s Angel Arms runs over 300 affordable housing units and emergency shelters — and the program gives hope and human connection to those in need. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Drew Mcconnell, a former Marine who served in Afghanistan and Iraq, now leads programs at Newby-ginnings in North Idaho to help veterans and their families. He turned his lifelong commitment to service into his dream job — starting shortly before leaving the Corps — and continues to support his local community. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ North Idaho will honor veterans with several events in the days before and after Nov. 11. Activities include an 11 a.m. Veterans Recognition Ceremony at Lakeland High School in Rathdrum—free dental care and a movie matinee in Coeur d'Alene add local ways to say thank you. Coeur d'Alene Press
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office checked a sunken boat in Bennett Bay on Friday morning after heavy rains and strong winds damaged the area — no criminal activity was reported. Coeur d'Alene Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Oct. 14, Idaho Fish and Game asked the public to help identify suspects caught on a motion camera in Coeur d'Alene; conservation officers later charged four individuals—two residents and two nonresidents—with multiple wildlife crimes including unlawful hunting and baiting. Coeur d'Alene Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ North Idaho College X-Labs will host two free artificial intelligence workshops for teens and adults at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library—Room 116, 702 E. Front Ave—at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 and Dec. 5; the Nov. 14 session is titled How You Can Use AI in Real Life? while the Dec. 5 session is titled AI and Robots at Your Job. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Local eighth graders attended the Unlock Your Future event at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds on Wednesday — interacting with 60 business and industry representatives using fun icebreakers like oversized trivia cards, firefighter hats and a popcorn machine. Over 900 students from Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls joined the program and learned about careers in mining, construction and health care. Coeur d'Alene Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Idaho officials submitted an application on November 4 to request an extra $100 million per year over five years for rural health care funding—aiming to collect $1 billion through federal grants while reserving 3.5% of the funds for tribal nations. The state will use the money to boost telehealth, upgrade medical services, and improve access for rural residents. Coeur d'Alene Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kootenai Health and Regence BlueShield are in contract talks to renew their agreement and maintain in-network access by seeking reimbursement rates that match industry benchmarks+ they must finalize a deal before Jan. 1 to avoid out-of-network changes. If an agreement is reached after Jan. 1, Regence will retroactively reimburse patients for extra costs incurred in 2026. Coeur d'Alene Press
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Jacklin family announced on Friday that they are rebranding as Jacklin Northwest to manage 600,000 square feet of industrial and office space and nearly 850 acres of developable property in Kootenai County — a move that shows their commitment to long-term growth — Tag Jacklin said. Coeur d'Alene Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Idaho will host UC Davis in a make-or-break game as the Vandals try to secure an early lead to boost their playoff hopes. The team will rely on runner Elisha Cummings to control the game—UC Davis, ranked 11th, will test their offense following a close overtime win on Halloween. The Spokesman-Review
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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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