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Issue #249 🛑 Rite Aid to Close Stores in CdA and Hayden | 🇺🇸 Veteran Confronts Discrimination And Much Much More...

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Derek Baron
June 03, 2025

 

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

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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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We Care Wellness Center in Hayden, Idaho, is redefining health and recovery through a fully integrated approach that combines advanced physical therapy, mental health support, and elite fitness services—all under one roof. Founded by Eric Backman after his own transformative journey through chronic back pain, the center is anchored by the innovative NuBack Program, designed to relieve spinal pain using cutting-edge techniques. Other specialized programs, such as SureStep 360 for balance and fall prevention, further demonstrate the center’s commitment to treating the whole person. Click below to read the full story on We Care Wellness and get your special offer as a Buzz Reader.

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Idaho Plans Shift to Private Management for Medicaid by 2029

Idaho’s Medicaid program is set for a major overhaul as state health officials plan to transition the program to private management starting in 2029. The move would shift oversight of Medicaid, the public health insurance program for low-income residents, from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to private health insurance companies, similar to systems already in place in 41 other states.

The change aims to streamline care and improve health outcomes for more than 400,000 Idahoans enrolled in Medicaid. Under this model, private insurance companies would take on the role of coordinating services, such as doctor visits, prescription medications, and mental health care, while being reimbursed with public funds. Read More….

Rite Aid to Close Stores in Coeur d'Alene and Hayden Amid National Restructuring

Rite Aid will permanently close its locations in Coeur d’Alene and Hayden, Idaho, as part of a nationwide effort to streamline operations under bankruptcy restructuring. The pharmacy chain, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October 2023, continues to shutter underperforming locations across the U.S. in an effort to cut costs and reduce debt.

The Coeur d’Alene store, located on Ironwood Drive, will close on June 11. The Hayden location on North Government Way is also set to close, though an exact date has not been confirmed. Storefront signage has already been updated to announce the closures, and liquidation sales are underway. Read More…

Canada Faces Another Intense Wildfire Season as Smoke Impacts Loom

Canada is entering another severe wildfire season, with early fires already burning across several provinces and threatening to send smoke south into the United States, including North Idaho. Following last year’s record-breaking fire season, officials are warning that 2025 could once again see significant fire activity fueled by dry conditions and above-average temperatures. Read More…

Veteran Confronts Discrimination, Raises Awareness for Invisible Disabilities

A disabled veteran in Coeur d’Alene is speaking out after finding a hostile note left on his vehicle, accusing him of misusing a handicapped parking space. The incident has sparked a broader conversation about the challenges faced by individuals with non-visible disabilities and the need for greater public understanding.

The veteran, who served multiple tours overseas and suffers from combat-related injuries, legally uses a disabled parking permit. However, after returning to his vehicle, he discovered a note accusing him of not “looking disabled” and questioning his right to use the space. Read More…

Stage Tribute Celebrates 80 Years Since WWII with Song and Story

As the nation marks 80 years since the end of World War II, a special performance in Coeur d’Alene will honor the sacrifices and service of American veterans through music and storytelling. “A Veteran Salute in Song and Story,” presented by Love Joy Harmony Inc., will be staged at the Lake City Playhouse from June 3 to 8, offering an inspiring blend of patriotism and performance.

Set for 6:30 p.m. on June 3–6 and 2:00 p.m. on June 7–8, the event serves as a heartfelt continuation of Memorial Day observances, shining a light on the experiences of both past and present members of the military.

Idaho Hunters Help Shape 2025–26
Deer and Elk Seasons in Panhandle

The 2025–26 deer and elk hunting seasons in Idaho’s Panhandle region will feature several changes, thanks in large part to input from local hunters. Idaho Fish and Game officials say the adjustments reflect a collaborative effort to balance hunting opportunities with wildlife conservation and population management goals. Learn More…

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