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CDA Local Buzz 🐝 | 💰 Kootenai County Jail Faces Soaring Medical Costs as Inmate Needs Increase

Issue #251 💸 New Idaho Tax Credit Program | 🦩 Flamingos for a Cause: Community Campaign Supports Local Cancer Patients And Much Much More...

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Derek Baron
June 05, 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 🐝. 

 THURSDAY — JUNE 5, 2025

 FRIDAY — JUNE 6, 2025

 SATURDAY — JUNE 7, 2025

 SUNDAY — JUNE 8, 2025

 MONDAY — JUNE 9, 2025

 TUESDAY — JUNE 10, 2025

 WEDNESDAY — JUNE 11, 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 🙏.

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.

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New Idaho Tax Credit Program Offers Big Incentive for Private School Donations

Idaho’s new tax credit program allows individuals and businesses to offset their state income taxes by donating to approved organizations that fund private school scholarships. The initiative, capped at $5 million annually, aims to broaden educational access while drawing scrutiny over potential impacts on public schools. Read More…

Kootenai County Jail Faces Soaring Medical Costs as Inmate Needs Increase

The cost of providing medical care to inmates at the Kootenai County Jail is climbing rapidly, raising financial concerns for county officials. According to the latest budget discussions, jail medical expenses are expected to surpass $2.5 million this year—an increase of over $1 million compared to just two years ago. Learn More…

Flamingos for a Cause: Community Campaign Supports Local Cancer Patients

Coeur d’Alene residents may find some unexpected visitors in their yards this summer, bright pink flamingos are popping up across town, and they're not there by accident. It’s all part of “Flocked by Flamingos,” a playful and purposeful fundraising campaign benefiting the Kootenai Health Cancer Resource Center. Learn More…

Explore North Idaho’s Past Through a Fun-Filled Summer Camp Adventure

The Museum of North Idaho is hosting summer camps that combine fun with history, offering kids weekly themes such as tribal life, early fur trading, the Missoula Floods, and steamboat-driven logging. The camps provide hands-on activities to help children connect with the region’s past in a meaningful and exciting way. 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.

Wiped Out, Then Reborn: The Legacy of Wolf Reintroduction in Yellowstone

Once nearly erased from the American West, gray wolves have made a remarkable comeback, a story that began three decades ago with a daring and controversial decision. In 1995, federal wildlife officials reintroduced 15 gray wolves into Yellowstone National Park, launching an ecological experiment that has since transformed the region’s landscape and sparked ongoing debate. Learn 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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