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CDA Local Buzz 🐝 | 🇺🇸 Early Voting Begins in Idaho Ahead of Key May 20 Primary

Issue #222 ✈️ REAL ID Deadline Hits Can You Still Fly | 🧸 Sandpoint Woman Turns Grief Into Healing And Much Much More...

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Derek Baron
May 07, 2025

 

In This CDA Local Buzz Issue

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

Upcoming Local Events Happening This Week

Please make sure to click on the links as they may be changed due to
weather or unforeseen incidents that we can not control at the Buzz 🐝. 

 MAY 7, 2025

 MAY 8, 2025

📣 Small Business Owners! Want to put AI to work for YOU? 📣

Join me (Derek Baron.... your's truly of the Buzz 🐝) at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library this Thursday (May 8th) from 5:30-7:00 PM for a practical, no-tech-jargon talk on: "Artificial Intelligence in Your Small Business"

You'll discover:

✅ Simple AI tools you can start using tomorrow

✅ Budget-friendly ways to automate tedious tasks

✅ How local businesses are already benefiting

No computer science degree needed - just bring your questions and curiosity!

 MAY 9, 2025

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 MAY 11, 2025

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 MAY 13, 2025

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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Located in downtown Coeur d’Alene, Glo Beauty Bar is a full-service salon and spa offering expert hair, nail, esthetic, massage, and lash services in a luxurious yet welcoming atmosphere. As the only AVEDA salon in the area, Glo Beauty Bar provides premium, plant-based hair care and a commitment to excellence. Founded by Natalie, a licensed esthetician with over 20 years of business leadership experience, the salon was created with a passion for beauty and top-tier hospitality.

Beyond its high-end services, Glo Beauty Bar is deeply involved in the local community, supporting sports teams, charity initiatives, and downtown events. Looking ahead, the salon will be introducing innovative treatments and a new hair color line. Whether you're looking for a full transformation or a relaxing spa day, Glo Beauty Bar invites you to indulge in an unparalleled beauty experience.

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Early Voting Begins in Idaho
Ahead of Key May 20 Primary

Idaho voters can now cast their ballots early in the lead-up to the May 20 primary election, with early voting officially underway across the state. This option offers residents more flexibility and helps reduce congestion at polling places on Election Day.

County clerks across Idaho have opened early voting locations, where voters can cast in-person ballots for a variety of local, state, and federal contests. The specific races vary by location but include primaries for legislative seats, county officials, and other public offices. Learn More…

Solar Advocates Oppose Idaho Power’s Plan to Cut Compensation for Excess Energy

Solar energy supporters are raising alarms over a new Idaho Power proposal that would significantly alter how customers are compensated for excess energy sent back to the grid. The utility is seeking approval from the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to adjust its net metering structure—sparking concern from clean energy advocates and solar customers alike.

Under the current system, Idaho Power customers with solar panels receive credit for the surplus electricity they generate and feed into the grid, effectively lowering their monthly bills. The proposed changes would reduce the value of that credit, which critics argue could make rooftop solar less financially viable for households and small businesses. Read More…

REAL ID Deadline Hits, but Travelers Can Still Fly With Extra Screening

As the long-awaited REAL ID deadline arrives this week, federal officials have assured travelers that they will still be allowed to board flights, even if they don’t yet have the new federally compliant identification. While standard driver’s licenses will no longer meet the TSA’s strictest ID requirements starting Wednesday, travelers without a REAL ID will face additional identity checks rather than outright denial at the gate. Read More…

Sandpoint Woman Turns Grief Into Healing with Handmade Memory Bears

In a quiet corner of Sandpoint, Idaho, Michelle Sebern has turned her sewing skills into a heartfelt mission: helping people process grief, one memory bear at a time. Through her business, The Memory Maker Bears, Sebern crafts stuffed bears from the clothing of lost loved ones, creating tangible keepsakes that bring comfort to the grieving. Read More…

Veteran Leader Returns
Chief Allan Named Tribe Chairman Once Again

The Coeur d’Alene Tribe has selected Chief Allan to serve once again as its chairman, a role he previously held for two decades. His return to leadership follows a tribal council decision made Monday during a reorganization meeting at the tribe’s headquarters in Plummer, Idaho. Read More...

Brunch and Bonding: The Village Bakery
Plans a Sweet Day for Moms and Kids

Families in Hayden are invited to celebrate Mother’s Day in style with a special brunch hosted by The Village Bakery on Sunday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event, located at 190 W. Hayden Ave. in the Hayden Super 1 Shopping Center, promises a warm and welcoming atmosphere filled with delicious food and festive activities.

Guests can enjoy a full breakfast buffet featuring eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, and an omelet bar. The spread continues with an array of fresh-baked items, including cinnamon rolls, lemon bars, pastries, mini muffins, and cream puffs. For those with dietary needs, gluten-free options will also be available. Chocolate-dipped strawberries, fresh fruit, coffee, tea, and other beverages round out the extensive menu. Make sure to call and make reservations ahead of time! (208) 770-8733❤️

Idaho Honors First Game Warden Who Paved the Way for Wildlife Conservation

Idaho is celebrating Charles Henry Arbuckle, the state’s first game warden appointed in 1899, for his pivotal role in launching wildlife conservation efforts. Working with minimal resources, Arbuckle patrolled remote areas to enforce early hunting laws and raise awareness about the need for protection. His legacy is honored today by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game through a new online profile and historical reflection. Read More…

No Triple Crown Bid: Sovereignty to Skip Preakness, Eyes Belmont Instead

Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty will not race in the Preakness Stakes, officially ending any hopes of a Triple Crown winner in 2024. The announcement came Tuesday from Preakness officials, who confirmed that the colt's trainer, Bill Mott, has decided to bypass the second leg of the Triple Crown in favor of preparing for the Belmont Stakes. Learn More…

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