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CDA Local Buzz 🐝 | 💊 Trump Unveils Plan to Cut Drug Prices Through Executive Order

Issue #228 🌲 Aging Downtown Trees to Be Removed for Safety in CdA | 🚨 Suspect Arrested in Coeur d’Alene After Suspicious Death in Montana And Much Much More...

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Derek Baron
May 13, 2025

 

In This CDA Local Buzz Issue

 📆 Coeur d’Alene Area Local Events (Add your own event below)

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 🐝. 

 TUESDAY — MAY 13, 2025

 WEDNESDAY — MAY 14, 2025

 THURSDAY — MAY 15, 2025

 FRIDAY — MAY 16, 2025

 SATURDAY — MAY 17, 2025

 SUNDAY — MAY 18, 2025

 MONDAY — MAY 19, 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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The Museum of North Idaho (MONI) has been preserving and sharing the rich history of the Coeur d’Alene region for 57 years. With a vast collection of over 8,000 artifacts, 39,000 photographs, and thousands of archival documents, MONI tells the stories of North Idaho’s diverse past—from early explorers and the Schitsu’umsh people to the lumber and mining industries. In April 2025, the Museum will open its new home in the beautifully restored JC White House, offering visitors an expanded and modern space to explore the region’s heritage.

In addition to its exhibits, MONI actively engages the community through historical walking tours, lectures, and interactive events. Looking ahead, the Museum plans to expand with a 5,000 square foot underground addition to house state-of-the-art exhibits and archival storage. As a hub for education and community connection, MONI continues to honor its mission: "Preserving and Illuminating Our Past to Inspire Our Future.

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Trump Unveils Plan to Cut Drug Prices Through Executive Order

President Donald Trump has announced plans to sign an executive order aimed at reducing prescription drug prices for Americans. Speaking from the White House, Trump outlined the order's focus on aligning U.S. patient costs with the lower prices often seen in other countries, particularly for medications covered by Medicare.

The proposed measure targets high-cost drugs, including popular weight-loss treatments, and may also expand the ability to import more affordable prescription medications from abroad. The goal is to relieve financial pressure on patients by using international pricing benchmarks to guide domestic drug pricing strategies.

Aging Downtown Trees to Be Removed for Safety in Coeur d’Alene

Several towering trees in downtown Coeur d’Alene are slated for removal this week due to safety concerns. The city has identified at least seven mature Norway maples, located between Eighth and 10th streets on Sherman Avenue, as hazards after a recent arborist assessment found them in significant decline. Read More…

Suspect Arrested in Coeur d’Alene After Suspicious Death in Montana

A woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Havre, Montana, on May 6, leading to the May 9 arrest of a suspect in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Authorities are investigating and expect to extradite the suspect back to Montana. Read More…

North Idaho Envirothon Team to Represent State at International Contest in Canada

A team of North Idaho students is heading to an international stage after winning top honors in a statewide environmental science competition.

The Kootenai Environmental Alliance (KEA) Envirothon team recently claimed first place at the Idaho State Envirothon, held in Challis. The win earned them the opportunity to represent Idaho at the National Conservation Foundation’s International Envirothon, set to take place in New Brunswick, Canada this July. Learn More…

Get Your Glass: HopDash Combines Craft Drinks, Gourmet Bites, and Local Art

The excitement surrounding HopDash continues to grow with the announcement of a flavorful new partnership between the event and the Art Spirit Gallery. Attendees can now enjoy not only craft beer and cider from seven regional breweries and cideries but also wine tasting just steps away inside the gallery space. Complementing the wine selection will be charcuterie pairings, enhancing the tasting experience in a refined setting. Learn More…

Riverstone Summer Concerts Bring Free Weekly Music to Coeur d’Alene

The Riverstone Summer Concerts return to Coeur d’Alene in 2024 with a free eight-week series of family-friendly shows featuring diverse musical acts—from Motown and blues to indie and Latin fusion—every Wednesday from July 10 through August 28 at the Idaho Central Credit Union Amphitheater. Learn More…

Cooling Idaho’s Waters: Priest River Team Tackles Rising Temperatures

Efforts to restore the cool, clean waters of Idaho's Priest River have taken a significant step forward, thanks to collaborative work by the Priest River Watershed Advisory Group. This coalition of stakeholders—including state agencies, federal organizations, nonprofits, and community members—has been focused on improving the river’s health and aquatic habitat.

The Priest River has long suffered from unnaturally warm water temperatures, which strain its native fish populations, particularly cold-water species like bull trout. These rising temperatures are driven by factors such as climate change, reduced river shading from degraded riparian zones, and the flow patterns regulated by the outlet dam on Priest Lake. Read More…

Idahoans Invited to Track Monarchs and Milkweed This Summer

With summer approaching, a call is going out to Idahoans who want to make a difference in conservation: help monitor monarch butterflies by adopting a local milkweed patch. As part of a statewide effort to support these iconic pollinators, volunteers are needed to track milkweed health and butterfly activity throughout the summer of 2025.

The monitoring effort will run from July 1 to August 15, during which time community scientists are asked to visit their assigned sites between one and three times. Volunteers will collect essential data, including the number of milkweed stems, the overall health of the plant patch, and the presence of monarch butterflies. Learn More…

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