Daily editionTuesday, November 18th, 2025
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of November.
Community
Food pickup for Tom's Turkey Drive will take place tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Venture Academy (1619 N. Ninth St., Coeur d'Alene).
The event is organized by Second Harvest, Eat Smart Idaho, the University of Idaho Extension and St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho to help provide Thanksgiving dinners for families in need.
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Mix It Up in downtown Coeur d'Alene will donate 15% of sales when customers mention The Kroc Center at checkout plus offer a chance to win a giveaway package with local items from Tuesday through Thursday at its two Sherman Ave locations.
The event supports The Kroc Center's outreach programs in our community.
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The Kellogg Elks and Silver Valley CARES opened a community food pantry outside the Elks lodge building in Kellogg—offering a leave what you can, take what you need model to help local residents.
The pantry also accepts donations including food, blankets, socks, and essential items to support people facing rising grocery prices.
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Education
Louisa Rogers, coordinator at the Center for New Directions, explained how Christmas for All helps single parents and displaced homemakers by funding urgent needs—such as new tires and glasses—so they can keep moving toward self-sufficiency.
Her program builds close ties that let community members overcome setbacks on their journey to stability.
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Government
Rathdrum halted wastewater flow to Post Falls after a contractor damaged the city’s main sewer force main on Monday and asked residents and businesses to limit water use until repairs finish (emergency work is expected to be complete by early Tuesday morning).
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Health
Blue Cross of Idaho sent a letter to the Department of Insurance to investigate Nutex Health’s business practices—especially its use of independent dispute resolution—after Post Falls ER & Hospital rejected fair in-network offers.
The insurer said it received about 2,800 negotiation requests since April and urged members in Post Falls to seek alternative care.
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Sports
Bloomsday racer Roger Aldrich nearly missed connecting flights twice and finished the 2025 race in 2 hours 24 minutes despite battling diabetes and bone marrow cancer—he will join downtown festivities for the 50th race in May.
He now walks part of the course as he manages his health while staying committed to the event.
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Coeur d'Alene Events
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.
History Hour with Jacob Eberlein
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 · 5:30-6:30 p.m. — Coeur d'Alene Public Library — Free entry — Explore the roots of Christmas traditions in Coeur d'Alene through the eyes of local historian Jake Eberlein.
Sip 'n Stitch Brunch
Sunday, December 14th, 2025 · 10:30 a.m. — Fine Brewed Cafe — Cost varies — Enjoy a cozy crafting morning with hand-stitched felt ornaments and warm drinks.