Good Day
Coeur d'Alene
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 27th annual Holidays and Heroes event will take place on Sunday at Greyhound Park & Event Center in Post Falls, where 120 kids will team up with first responders to shop at Walmart for holiday necessities. Community agencies and partners will coordinate to brighten local families’ holidays. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Coeur d’Alene is seeking a live-in caretaker for the historic Jewett House in Sanders Beach—a 6,000 sqft property with event spaces and lake views—with applications due by Jan. 9 for a three-year unpaid role that includes utilities and most second-floor living space. Coeur d'Alene Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local watercolor artist Jessica Bryant draws on childhood road trips and Coeur d'Alene landscapes for inspiration, which has shaped her renowned style. She will join as a guest artist for the 2026 Prix de West at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum — a nod to her artistic legacy. Coeur d'Alene Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Policy analyst Sam Cardwell warns that fast-food businesses risk losing 4,395 jobs if Idaho moves to a $20 minimum wage, following California’s experiment — which caused 18,000 job losses nationwide. Cardwell urged local lawmakers to weigh these impacts before any changes are made. The Spokesman-Review
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gem State Housing Alliance will work with local officials & candidates to update zoning codes and promote affordable housing for working families. Founder Sen. Ali Rabe discussed plans during a recent panel that also featured mayor-elect Mark Dahlquist. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Idaho State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth encourages residents to check the unclaimed funds database during December as the state safeguards over $291 million in lost accounts — after returning a record $2.25 million in November. Coeur d'Alene Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sadie, an 11-year-old facing emotional challenges from family changes and school bullying, has seen improvement in behavior at home + school after receiving equine assisted therapy from the local Press Christmas for All campaign. Donations continue to fund the program that supports neighbors in need. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Erica and Will Clary launched Fallon’s Flight to stock NICU care carts with self-care items in memory of baby Fallon Clary, who lived nine days. The nonprofit supports families at Sacred Heart and Kootenai Health & has aided over 170 families worldwide. Coeur d'Alene Press
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Coeur d'Alene Regional Realtors Association reports that Kootenai County’s median single-family home price reached $549,000 in November, up 4.3% from last year, as 2,307 homes sold and active listings fell 2.1% by Dec. 3 — a market poised for increased new construction. Coeur d'Alene Press
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Sip 'n Stitch Brunch
10:30 a.m. — Fine Brewed Cafe — Cost varies — Enjoy a cozy crafting morning with hand-stitched felt ornaments and warm drinks.
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Classic Cruise-In at Killer Burger
1-5 p.m. — Killer Burger Hayden — Free entry — Show off classic cars and enjoy delicious burgers in a vibrant community atmosphere.
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New Year's Eve Celebration with Rusty Nail & The Hammers
8 PM - 12:15 AM — The Club at Prairie Falls — $105 — Dance into the New Year with live music, appetizers, and exciting giveaways.
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