Daily editionWednesday, November 19th, 2025
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.
The Good Day Coeur d'Alene Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of November.
Community
Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises will run its Journey to the North Pole cruises nightly through the holiday season—featuring 1.5 million lights and 250 festive displays—departing from The Boardwalk marina and giving families a chance to meet Santa's elves like Silver Belle.
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A community cookbook offers Thanksgiving recipes with simple steps for roast turkey, chicken noodles, coleslaw, and cranberry-orange sauce — giving home cooks easy ideas for holiday meals.
Readers are invited to use these recipes to enjoy a warm meal and help those in need — as food costs rise.
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Business
Beans and Berries Café opened in late June in a repurposed tattoo shop on Mullan Road and now offers coffee, cold-pressed juices and deli sandwiches with fresh, local bread.
Owner Roger Villareal used a bright, friendly mural by friend Hailey Clawson to create a cozy space that includes a meeting room and plans for online ordering in the near future — a new direction after years in the restaurant industry.
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Culture
The Coeur d'Alene High School Jazz Band, led by Jim Phillips, will perform its free annual concert tonight at the Fahringer Auditorium on N. Fourth St.—the show will feature jazz pieces by Duke Ellington, Mark Taylor, and Benny Golson along with guest trombonist Jenny Kellogg and the world premiere of 'The Royal Dinosaur Party', composed by a University of Idaho student.
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Environment
A federal judge halted the Knotty Pine logging project in the Kootenai National Forest and ruled the government failed to account for illegal road use impacts on grizzly bears—environmental groups led by the Center for Biological Diversity had brought the case to court.
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Government
Northern Lakes Fire District will mark a major leadership change on Thursday at 10 a.m. at Fire Station 1 — Interim Chief Kevin Croffoot and new deputy and battalion chiefs will be sworn in as the district plans to add firefighters to handle rising call volumes and meet growing service needs.
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Idaho U.S. Sens. Risch and Crapo joined a bipartisan group asking DHS and Labor to release additional H-2B visas needed to support local seasonal work — including roles in forestry, construction, and landscaping — with over 30 senators signing the Nov. 13 letter.
This request comes as local businesses plan for seasonal workforce needs to keep operations running smoothly.
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Health
Coeur d'Alene native Johanna Matthews joined the U.S. Army Reserve with one person in mind—her father, a Vietnam veteran whose trauma led her to train as a psychiatric nurse.
She now works as a nurse practitioner at Serene Integrative Services in Post Falls and helps service members get mental health care.
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Real Estate
Coeur d'Alene Regional Realtors reported that Kootenai County homes sold through October reached a median price of $547,500 with 2,128 sales while Shoshone County recorded a median price of $295,000 with 150 sales—agents said well-priced homes sold fast and investors actively bought fixer-uppers as mortgage rates remained a factor.
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Sports
Idaho football coach Thomas Ford Jr. noted that the Big Sky apologized for a controversial call that helped Sacramento State win 23-20, leaving the Vandals with a narrow defeat.
The team will face Idaho State at the Kibbie Dome on Saturday as seniors look to finish their careers with one final win—energizing the final push after a season of tight contests.
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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.