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CDA Local Buzz 🐝 | 🔥 Sandpoint Arson Suspect Pleads Guilty

Issue #194 💰 Idaho’s Child Tax Credit Set to Expire in 2025 | ⛳️ Community Spirit Fuels Revamp at Pappy Boyington Field Golf Course And Much Much More...

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Derek Baron
April 09, 2025

 

In This CDA Local Buzz Issue

 📆 Coeur d’Alene Area Local Events (Now you can add your own event)

🔥 Local Business Spotlight 🔥
👉 Best Inspections USA 👈

Upcoming Local Events Happening This Week

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Companions Animal Center, formerly Kootenai Humane Society, has cared for and found homes for unwanted animals for over 45 years. Please visit our website, companionsanimalcenter.org, for more information, or stop by Tuesdays through Sundays starting at noon each day. You can give to their causes in many ways, so please CLICK HERE to donate if you would like 🙏.

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Best Inspections USA is a trusted, family-owned property inspection company serving North Idaho and Eastern Washington. Founded by Bobby Shelly, a construction expert with over 37 years of experience, the company provides meticulous and comprehensive home and commercial inspections. Bobby is joined by Cole, who brings hands-on carpentry expertise from the movie and TV industry, further enhancing the team's ability to assess properties thoroughly. Their services include: home and commercial inspections, radon testing, sewer scope inspections, water quality testing, pool and spa inspections, and new construction phase inspections, all accompanied by detailed, easy-to-read reports.

With a strong commitment to quality and community involvement, Best Inspections USA sets the standard for inspection services in the region. Their tagline, “Why Risk Going With The Rest, When You Can Go With The Best?” reflects their dedication to providing clients with the most experienced team in the area. Beyond inspections, they actively support local charities like The Three C’s and the Coeur d'Alene Arts Council while collaborating with businesses through Business Network International (BNI). For property buyers, sellers, and investors seeking peace of mind, Best Inspections USA delivers expertise, integrity, and unmatched service.

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Snow Surge in Late March Boosts
North Idaho’s Water Outlook

Late March snowfall brought North Idaho's snowpack to near or above normal levels, boosting the region's water supply outlook. Reservoirs like Coeur d’Alene and Priest Lake are above average, though some basins still lag behind. Despite improvements, drought persists in parts of the state, particularly near the Idaho-Montana border. Read More…

Sandpoint Arson Suspect
Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge

A woman charged in the destructive Fourth of July fire that leveled Army Surplus 1 in downtown Sandpoint has reportedly pleaded guilty to a lesser charge, according to a social media post from the business.

Jennifer S. Meyer, 50, had been facing a first degree arson charge since her arrest in July 2024. The fire, which broke out on Independence Day, reduced the long-standing local business to ashes. Army Surplus 1 had operated in Sandpoint for over 40 years, with 33 of those years at its downtown location. Read More…

Idaho’s Child Tax Credit Set to Expire in 2025 Without Legislative Action

Idaho’s nonrefundable child tax credit, a policy aimed at helping families offset the cost of raising children, is on track to expire at the end of 2025 unless lawmakers act to renew it.

The credit, worth up to $205 per child, was established in 2018 to ease the tax burden for families following changes in the federal tax code. It has remained a staple in state tax filings for families with dependents under 18. However, unlike some tax benefits that are built into long-term law, this one was designed with a sunset clause — meaning it ends unless actively extended. Learn More…

Community Spirit Fuels Revamp at Pappy Boyington Field Golf Course

The Pappy Boyington Field Golf Course is getting a fresh look, thanks to the dedication of its members and volunteers.

Located on the Coeur d’Alene Airport grounds, the course — commonly known as PGC — has recently undergone a wave of improvements. From installing new tee boxes and upgrading signage to replacing worn-out mats and adding comfortable seating, the changes are aimed at enhancing both the playability and atmosphere of the facility. Read More…

Museum of North Idaho Launches Summer History Camps for Kids

The Museum of North Idaho is offering week-long Junior Historian Day Camps this summer for grades 1–6, focusing on local tribes, geology, mining, logging, and steamboats. Sessions run Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and cost $125 per week. Sign up here…

Kids Make a Splash at Kroc Center’s Underwater Easter Egg Hunt

  • Event: Third annual Underwater Easter Egg Hunt at The Kroc Center

  • Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025

  • Location: The Kroc Center Competition Pool

  • Ages: 0–15 (members only)

  • Activities: Egg hunt, coloring, photos with RJ, surprise fun

  • Requirements: Pre-registration CLICK HERE, adult accompaniment (in-water for kids under 7), arrive 15 minutes early

Calling Local Sponsors for Bike to Market Month at Riverstone

As the weather warms up and bikes hit the trails, Kootenai County Farmers’ Markets is gearing up for a pedal-powered celebration this May. The organization has declared May as Bike to the Market Month at Riverstone, encouraging locals to ditch the car and ride to the Wednesday farmers market.

To sweeten the deal, customers who bike to the Riverstone Wednesday Market will receive a $5 gift token that can be used with any participating market vendor throughout May.

Interested sponsors are invited to contact the Kootenai County Farmers’ Markets team by emailing 📧 [email protected]

Idaho Officials Call for Cleaner Public Lands as Spring Recreation Picks Up

As warmer weather arrives and Idaho's vast public lands welcome more outdoor enthusiasts, state officials are reminding visitors to help preserve these natural spaces by practicing responsible recreation—especially when it comes to litter.

Spring in Idaho often reveals the careless remains of past visitors: fast-food wrappers, beverage cans, and even discarded furniture and appliances dumped across forests, rangelands, and waterways. Not only does this trash spoil the scenic beauty, but it also endangers wildlife, creates hazards for other users, and burdens public agencies with cleanup costs.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game, along with other state and federal agencies, is urging people to pack out all garbage, including spent shell casings and target debris left behind by recreational shooters. Despite the availability of nearby waste disposal options, some individuals continue to leave trash in remote areas.

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