Good Day
Coeur d'Alene
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Good morning, Coeur d'Alene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Becky, a new mom who stayed sober while working two jobs during a difficult pregnancy, received help from the annual Press Christmas for All campaign—donors provided food cards, fuel cards and vehicle repairs—to keep her family on track in the community. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Barbara Williams has coordinated the Wreaths Across America event at Pinegrove Cemetery in Rathdrum for seven years and now honors 280 veterans today with support from local volunteers and community groups. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Super 1 Foods and Spokane-based Peirone Produce partnered at the Athol store to give away about 4,000 pounds of potatoes on Thursday morning — the Spud Share Day event aimed to help local shoppers during the holidays. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ American Legion Post 143 in Post Falls is hosting a watch party for the 126th Army-Navy game today with doors opening at 11 a.m. Post Commander Tim Shaw will speak at 11:45 a.m. at 1138 E Poleline Ave, launching the 'Be the One' program for mental health and suicide prevention. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Tomorrow, the 39th annual Shalena’s Breakfast with Santa will be held at the Hauser Lake Fire Station — offering an all-you-can-eat breakfast with sausage, eggs, pancakes and more — with a suggested donation to benefit families facing childhood cancer. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Families can still cut a real Christmas tree from nearby national forests. Colville National Forest now waives its $5 permit fee while Idaho Panhandle forests continue to require permits, giving locals a seasonal chance to embrace a cherished holiday tradition. The Spokesman-Review
- ➤ Idaho for ALL will host a Vigil for Peace at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday at the North Idaho College beach — an event honoring victims of gun violence with local remembrance categories and concluding with a biodegradable candle-lit memorial at Lake Coeur d'Alene. Coeur d'Alene Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dance Theatre Northwest presents 'The Nutcracker' at 3 and 6 p.m. today at North Idaho College’s Schuler Performing Arts Center in Boswell Hall, featuring musicians from the Music Conservatory of Coeur d’Alene. Admission starts at $21 + fees. Coeur d'Alene Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Heavy rains are expected to push Lake Coeur d’Alene close to its maximum summer level as swollen tributaries raise water levels + emergency crews remain ready in affected areas. Avista reported the lake is 2 ft below flood level, and officials are monitoring river flows closely. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Historic flooding on Thursday led to several road closures in Clark Fork, prompting a state of emergency by Bonner County and repair work led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The community is urged to use alternate routes and boil tap water until the main water line is fixed. Coeur d'Alene Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A total of $3.5M in state funds will help local utilities update wildfire response technology through the Wildfire Resilience Investment Program—projects will start early 2026 and finish late 2027 in counties including Kootenai and Bonner. Coeur d'Alene Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hospice of North Idaho announced that Shawna Cauley, MHA, RN, is the new executive director, replacing former director Eric Ladwig — she brings extensive healthcare leadership and will strengthen patient and family centered care across the community. 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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Comedy Night with Kellen Erskine
6:00 – 7:30 PM — Kroc Center — $25 — Catch the hilariously talented Kellen Erskine, a TBS Top Ten Comic, as he delivers a night of laughter and wit.
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