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CDA Local Buzz 🐝 | 💰 Museum of North Idaho Loses $500K Federal Grant After Audit

Issue #231 🚌 Lake City High School Celebrates Creativity with Friday Talent Event | 🙏 $625B Medicaid Cut Proposal Clears House Committee And Much Much More...

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Derek Baron
May 16, 2025

 

In This CDA Local Buzz Issue

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

Upcoming Local Events Happening This Week

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weather or unforeseen incidents that we can not control at the Buzz 🐝. 

 FRIDAY — MAY 16, 2025

 SATURDAY — MAY 17, 2025

 SUNDAY — MAY 18, 2025

 MONDAY — MAY 19, 2025

 TUESDAY — MAY 20, 2025

 WEDNESDAY — MAY 21, 2025

 THURSDAY — MAY 22, 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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Lake City High School Celebrates Creativity with Friday Talent Event

A dynamic display of student talent is set to take center stage this Friday, May 16, as the Coeur d'Alene School District presents its annual "Strengths in Action" showcase. The event, hosted at North Idaho College's Schuler Performing Arts Center, celebrates the creativity, dedication, and diverse skills of students from across the district.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with performances and presentations beginning at 6 p.m. The free public event will feature a wide range of student-led displays—spanning visual art, music, dance, and multimedia projects—all centered around the theme of highlighting individual and collective strengths. Learn More…

Museum of North Idaho Loses $500K Federal Grant After Audit

The Museum of North Idaho has been forced to return a $500,000 federal grant following an audit by the National Park Service, which determined the museum failed to meet the funding requirements tied to the award.

The grant, initially awarded through the Save America’s Treasures program in 2021, was intended to help fund the museum's ambitious expansion into the historic J.C. White House in downtown Coeur d'Alene. The museum had planned to use the money to renovate the building and transform it into a more prominent cultural and educational space. Read More…

$625B Medicaid Cut Proposal
Clears House Committee

A House committee has approved a GOP proposal to cut Medicaid by $625 billion over 10 years and add work requirements for certain recipients. Supporters claim it promotes workforce participation, while critics warn it could reduce health coverage for millions, especially in rural and low-income areas. Read More…

Yellowstone Becomes a Classroom for Coeur d'Alene Area Students

Students from Coeur d'Alene High School and Lake City High School recently embarked on an unforgettable journey to Yellowstone National Park, continuing a unique educational tradition now in its third year. The trip was part of the "Place-based Studies in the Wild" Independent Study course, a program offered at both schools that empowers students to explore academic concepts through hands-on research in nature. Learn More…

Spot Nesting Osprey on a
Guided Walk Around Tubbs Hill

Bird enthusiasts and nature lovers are invited to join a guided Osprey Walk on Wednesday, May 21 at 9 a.m., led by David Taylor of the Friends of Tubbs Hill. This educational outing is designed for participants aged 13 and older and offers a rare chance to observe active osprey nests during a critical part of the breeding season.

Race the Joe This Weekend! Jet Boat Races Bring High-Octane Excitement to St. Maries

St. Maries, Idaho hosts the annual Race the Joe! Jet Boat Races are on this weekend, May 16-18, 2025. This event of course attracts racers and spectators to the St. Joe River. The high-speed event spans multiple days and features timed races through challenging river conditions. Alongside the races, the weekend includes food, music, and family activities. Organized with the U.S. Jet Boat Association, the event boosts local tourism and celebrates the community. Learn More Here…

House GOP Pushes Bill to Speed Up Western Public Land Sales

A group of House Republicans is pushing forward legislation that could make it easier for the federal government to sell off public lands in the western United States, sparking concern among conservationists and some local officials.

The proposed bill, introduced by Rep. Harriet Hageman of Wyoming, would amend a longstanding federal law to streamline how small parcels of federal land—typically 300 acres or less—are transferred to local or state governments, or private entities. Supporters argue the changes would reduce bureaucratic delays and empower local communities, particularly in the rural West, where federally managed land often surrounds towns and limits development.

CLICK HERE to find your Representative to be heard…

Coeur d’Alene Committee to Review $442K in Project Proposals This June

The Idaho Panhandle Resource Advisory Committee is offering $442,499 in funding for natural resource projects under the Secure Rural Schools Act. Eligible proposals must be submitted by May 30, 2025, and focus on infrastructure, forest stewardship, or environmental restoration on or near National Forest lands in five northern Idaho counties. The committee will review proposals at a June 17 meeting in Coeur d’Alene. Learn More… 

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