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CDA Local Buzz 🐝 | ⛽️ Idaho Gas Prices Climb in CdA as Summer Travel Season Heats Up
Issue #250 🚔 Defamation Lawsuit Against Sheriff Norris Dismissed on Technical Grounds | 🪦 Historic Cemetery Tours Return And Much Much More...

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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 🐝.
WEDNESDAY — JUNE 4, 2025
Downtown CdA 5th St Farmers Market: 4 pm - 7 pm
Bill Bozly: Music at Wednesday Farmer's Market at Riverstone: 4 - 7 pm
Idaho Department of Labor Job Fair (Ages 18+): Noon - 3 pm
Grand Reopening and Member Appreciate at Snap Fitness: 9 am - 1 pm
Author, Angela Goodman Q and A Session at Rathdrum Library: 2 - 3 pm
Coffee & Concepts at the Innovation Den: 7:30 am - 9 am
CPR Week at the KROC (4th through 6th): 4 pm - 6:30 pm
A Veterans Salute In Song and Story: 6:30 pm
THURSDAY — JUNE 5, 2025
Lawyer in the Library at CdA Public Library(Ages 18+): 4 - 6 pm
Theresa Edwards Band @ Stellas on the Hill: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
"Budget Book Publishing" Patrick Bauman at Hayden Library: 1 - 3 pm
Paint and Sip Party at Pinot's Palette: 7 - 9 pm
Create your own Traditional Japanese Cedar Box: 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Well~Read Evening Book Club: 6 - 7:30 pm
Lochsa Whitewater Rafting: starts out at 8 am
CPR Week at the KROC (5th through 6th): 4 pm - 6:30 pm
A Veterans Salute In Song and Story: 6:30 pm
FRIDAY — JUNE 6, 2025
Lochsa Whitewater Rafting: starts out at 8 am
Family Day in the Park 2025: Noon - 6 pm
Art Uplifts-Art Exhibit Opening Reception in Post Falls: 5 - 6:30 pm
GPA Elite Summer Hoops at PH&W CdA: 5:30 pm
Live on the Lake Music Series: 5 - 8 pm
Prime Rib Night - Weekly Friday Special at Iron Wood & Ice: 5 - 10 pm
CPR Week at the KROC (Last Day): 4 pm - 6:30 pm
Much Ado About Nothing by Shakespeare CDA (June 6 -8): Times Vary
A Veterans Salute In Song and Story: 6:30 pm
SATURDAY — JUNE 7, 2025
City Wide Yard Sale in Rathdrum: 8 am - 3 pm
Supplying the Basics in Personal Care in Athol (RSVP): 9 am - 3 pm
ID Enhanced Concealed Carry in CdA: 10 am - 6 pm
Kootenai County Farmers Market: 9 am - 1:30 pm
Day Trip of Birding on The Chain Lakes: 7 am - 2 pm
Walk For Wishes North Idaho (Make a Wish Foundation): 9:30 am
Kid's Class: Plant a Pollinator at New Leaf Nursery (Hayden): 11 am - 1 pm
Big Red's Barnyard Summer Bash (Sat/Sun): 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Much Ado About Nothing by Shakespeare CDA (June 6 -8): Times Vary
SUNDAY — JUNE 8, 2025
Much Ado About Nothing by Shakespeare CDA (June 6 -8): Times Vary
CdA Flea Market: 10 am - 3 pm
Brass n Sass-Women's Shooting Group: 9 - 11 am
Route of the Hiawatha (10, 15, 25, and 50K run): Starts 6:30 am
CdA Children's Business Craft Fair: 11 am - 2 pm
Lake Village Farmers Market (Fernan Lake Village): 11 am - 2 pm
Big Red's Barnyard Summer Bash: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
MONDAY — JUNE 9, 2025
North Idaho Women and Their Money Conference: 8 am - 5 pm
Scribbler’s Society Writing Club (Ages 18+): 2 - 3 pm and 5 pm
Outdoor Games at Maine St. Taphouse in Spirit Lake: 6 - 8 pm
Summer Friendly at the CdA Soccer Center: 5 - 6:30 pm
Nate Ostrander Musica at Stellas on the Hill: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Messy Masterpieces: A Wild Week of Art! Summer Day Camp (Ages 7 -10): 9:30 am - 3 pm
TUESDAY — JUNE 10, 2025
Join us for Coffee with a Cop (Post Falls): 9 - 10:30 am
The Farmstand at New Leaf in Hayden: 2 - 5 pm
CdA Chamber June Breakfast Connect: 7 - 9 am
Classic Book Tok Scarlett Letter/Red Badge of Courage (Ages 12+): 4 pm
1st Responders Appreciation Lunch in Hayden: 11 am - 3 pm
Messy Masterpieces: A Wild Week of Art! Summer Day Camp (Ages 7 -10): 9:30 am - 3 pm


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 🙏.

If you have the resources, they could surely use it 🙏


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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.

Idaho Gas Prices Climb as Summer Travel Season Heats Up

Gas prices are inching upward across Idaho as summer travel ramps up. The statewide average hit $3.30 per gallon on June 2, with regional variations showing higher prices in Boise and Coeur d’Alene. Despite the increase, prices remain significantly lower than last year, and some locations still offer gas under $3 per gallon. Read More…
Defamation Lawsuit Against Sheriff Norris Dismissed on Technical Grounds

A judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed against Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris due to a procedural error by the plaintiff, Pennie Collinson, who failed to post a required bond before filing. The lawsuit accused Norris of making damaging public remarks at a 2024 campaign event. The judge granted permission for the suit to be refiled now that the bond has been submitted. Read More…
Lake City High and Garden Club Cultivate Water-Wise Xeriscape Garden

Lake City High School is embracing sustainable landscaping with the launch of a new xeriscape garden, thanks to a collaborative effort with the Coeur d’Alene Garden Club. The project, completed this spring, transformed a patch of land near the school’s main entrance into a water-wise garden that reflects both environmental responsibility and community partnership. Learn More…
Historic Cemetery Tours Return to Coeur d’Alene with New Summer Dates

A popular local tradition is expanding this summer as cemetery walking tours return to Coeur d'Alene, now with Friday night offerings starting earlier in the year. Typically held in September and October to usher in the spooky season, these guided tours through Forest Cemetery and St. Thomas Cemetery are now set to begin during the summer months, offering even more opportunities for locals and visitors to explore the area's rich history. Learn 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.

Hands-On Learning Flows Freely at
Coeur d’Alene Water Festival

The Coeur d’Alene Water Festival returned to McEuen Park, welcoming 250 fifth graders for a day of interactive environmental education. Featuring wildlife demonstrations, tribal canoe exhibits, and nature-based learning stations, the event aimed to inspire a deeper appreciation for local ecosystems. Supported by community volunteers and high school students, the festival encouraged hands-on discovery and environmental stewardship. Read More…
No Signs of Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Idaho Panhandle in 2024

In 2024, Idaho Fish and Game tested nearly 400 deer, elk, and moose in the Panhandle Region’s Unit 1 for chronic wasting disease, with no positive cases detected. Though results were encouraging, officials stress continued vigilance and testing to prevent potential spread of this fatal neurological disease in local wildlife. Read More…


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