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CDA Local Buzz 🐝 | 🇺🇸 From Combat to Community: Local Veteran Earns Top Honor in CDA Parade

Issue #271 🛑 Senator Mike Lee Revives Controversial Push to Sell Public Lands | 🚔 Mystery Deepens in Travis Decker Case: Escape or Tragedy in the Wilderness And Much Much More...

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Derek Baron
June 25, 2025

 

In This CDA Local Buzz Issue

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

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Upcoming Local Events Happening This Week

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 WEDNESDAY — JUNE 25, 2025

 THURSDAY — JUNE 26, 2025

 FRIDAY — JUNE 27, 2025

 SATURDAY — JUNE 28, 2025

 SUNDAY — JUNE 29, 2025

 MONDAY — JUNE 30, 2025

 TUESDAY — JULY 1, 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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Cda Kids Rentals + Play is a family-owned mobile party rental business based in Kootenai County, Idaho, specializing in bounce houses, water slides, obstacle courses, and foam cannons. With a commitment to cleanliness, customer service, and high-quality entertainment, the Harris family has built a trusted brand over the past five years. Their unique overnight rental option allows parties to continue well into the night, setting them apart from traditional event rentals.

Deeply rooted in the Coeur d'Alene community, Cda Kids Rentals + Play regularly partners with schools, sponsors local events, and donates to nonprofits to bring joy to area families. Voted Best Party Rentals in the Panhandle for three years in a row, they continue to expand their offerings while staying true to their mission: delivering safe, memorable fun to kids of all ages.

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From Combat to Community: Local Veteran Earns Top Honor in CDA Parade

Stephen Durfee, a retired U.S. Army sergeant major with a distinguished career in Special Forces, has been named the Military Hero of the Year for Coeur d’Alene’s 2025 American Heroes Parade. The honor, presented by the Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber and sponsor ICCU, recognizes Durfee’s decades of military service and ongoing commitment to veterans in North Idaho. Read More…

Senator Mike Lee Revives Controversial Push
to Sell Public Lands

Senator Mike Lee of Utah is reviving his effort to sell off federal public lands by including the proposal in a wide-ranging Senate "megabill." After a similar measure was removed from the budget reconciliation package, Lee’s latest attempt could affect millions of acres across the western U.S. Conservationists and several Western lawmakers, including Idaho senators, oppose the plan, warning it could damage ecosystems, public access, and outdoor economies. Learn More…

Mystery Deepens in Travis Decker Case: Escape or Tragedy in the Wilderness?

Authorities are still searching for Travis Decker, the 46-year-old Washington man who vanished after fleeing law enforcement near the small mountain community of Northport over a month ago. With no confirmed sightings or communication since, the mystery deepens: did Decker escape into the wilderness or meet his end while trying to evade capture? Read More…

From Growlers to Warbirds: CDA Air Show Brings Aviation Icons to Town

The Coeur d’Alene Aviation & Maintenance Air Show & Expo returns June 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring a dynamic lineup of static aircraft displays. Highlights include a new Pilatus PC-12, an F/A-18 Growler from NAS Whidbey Island, a North American T-6 Texan from Idaho Warbirds, and a classic 1949 Ryan Navion. Tickets and details are available at FLYCOE.com.

Craft Beer and Community Return for
5th Annual Post Falls Brewfest

Beer lovers in North Idaho will want to mark their calendars for the return of Post Falls Brewfest, set for Saturday, July 13, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the scenic Post Falls City Hall Plaza.

Now in its fifth year, the event brings together breweries from across the Inland Northwest to offer tastings of craft beers in a relaxed, outdoor setting. Organizers from the Post Falls Parks and Recreation Department say the Brewfest has grown in popularity each year, offering a fun way to support local businesses while enjoying live music, food, and summer vibes. Read More…

“Grillin & Chillin” Classic Cars and BBQ Fun
To Support The Village Bakery

Hayden is gearing up for a summer celebration with its upcoming “Grillin & Chillin” event, set to take place on June 28 from 12 to 4 p.m. at The Village Bakery. This lively community gathering promises something for everyone, combining classic Americana charm with family-friendly fun. Amazing food with BBQ provided by Cookie Steve and The Long Trail Chuck Wagon.

Over 30+ classic cars will be showcased, offering a nostalgic experience for auto enthusiasts and casual admirers alike. Alongside the automotive display, families can enjoy yard games, a bounce house for the kids, a variety of raffle prizes, and a silent auction. Learn More...

Public Lands Protected
For Now: Budget Ruling Blocks Sale Provision

37 reactions · 4 comments | It’s not over till it’s over, folks! Last night, the Senate Parliamentarian ruled that Senator Lee’s proposal to force the sale of millions of acres of your favorite public lands cannot be included in the budget reconciliation package. This is a big step, however, we must remain vigilant! We may see further edits to this proposal and more threats to our public lands in reconciliation. Just as we’ve said before, the language shouldn’t be rewritten. It needs to be removed entirely from budget reconciliation. What you’re doing is working. Keep. Doing. It. Keep calling Senator’s Risch and Crapo and let them know that you oppose public land sales and ask them to continue to oppose any efforts to sell public lands in this reconciliation process. Thank them for their statements they made last week opposing public land sales, too! 📞Senator Risch: DC (202)224-2752 / ID (208)342-7985 📞Senator Crapo: DC (202)224-6142 / ID (208)334-1776 📞Capital Switchboard: (202)224-3121 You guys are doing great work. Now is not the time to stop. Keep it up. #KeepIdahoWild #PublicLandsInPublicHands | Idaho Wildlife Federation

It’s not over till it’s over, folks! Last night, the Senate Parliamentarian ruled that Senator Lee’s proposal to force the sale of millions of acres of your favorite public lands cannot be included...

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208 Volleyball U14 Elite
Claims National Title in Historic Run

The 208 Volleyball U14 Elite team, featuring seven players from North Idaho, won the 14U Premier Division at the AAU Girls Junior National Championships in Orlando, Florida, going on a 31-match win streak to close their season. Coached by former Idaho Vandals head coach Debbie Buchanan, the team’s dominant performance included tournament MVP honors for Peyton Barclift and All-American recognition for Gretah Angle and Everlee Powell. The win is believed to be a first for the region at this level. Learn More…

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