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CDA Local Buzz 🐝 | 🙏 Loss, Love, and Resilience: Coeur d’Alene’s Response to Firefighter Deaths
Issue #293 ⚖️ Victims’ Families Can Speak Freely as Gag Order Ends in Kohberger Case | 🇺🇸 Pocatello, Caldwell, Coeur d’Alene Mayoral Races Stir Political Tensions And Much Much More...
Derek Baron
July 21, 2025
In This CDA Local Buzz Issue
📆 Coeur d’Alene Area Local Events (Add your own event below)
🏈 Recreation, Sports, and the Outdoors 🛶
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 🐝.
MONDAY — JULY 21, 2025
Splashpad STEAM @ Majestic Park: 11 am - 12 pm
Fundamentals of Pottery: 6 - 9 pm
From Circuits to Sundaes Summer Day Camp (Ages 12+) (July 21 - 25): 9:30 am - 3 pm
Steve Starkey LIVE at Stella's on the Hill: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Yoga for You! (Ages 18+) - Mondays and Fridays: 9:30 - 10:30 am
Black Light Paint & Sip Classes (July 21 - 27): 6:30 - 9 pm
Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre Presents Anastasia (July 21-27): Times Vary
TUESDAY — JULY 22, 2025
Rainbow Reading Hour Lap-Sit Baby Story Time (0-18 mo): 10 - 10:30 am
Taste of Summer: Taco Tuesdays on Lakeview Terrace at CdA Resort: 6 - 8 pm
Black Light Paint & Sip Classes (July 22 - 27): 6:30 - 9 pm
From Circuits to Sundaes Summer Day Camp (Ages 12+) (July 22 - 25): 9:30 am - 3 pm
Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre Presents Anastasia (July 22-27): Times Vary
WEDNESDAY — JULY 23, 2025
Bands on Boats: Hell's Belles: 7 - 10 pm
Artistry of Animals Bears: The Masters of Gourmet (All Ages) *at Higgens Point: 10 am
Black Light Paint & Sip Classes (July 23 - 27): 6:30 - 9 pm
From Circuits to Sundaes Summer Day Camp (Ages 12+) (July 23 - 25): 9:30 am - 3 pm
Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre Presents Anastasia (July 23-27): Times Vary
THURSDAY — JULY 24, 2025
Sip, Shop & Culture at New Leaf Nursery: 4:30 - 8 pm
Wine Women and Shoes benefitting Idaho Youth Ranch: 5:30 - 9:30 pm
Author Jess Walter presents: "So Far Gone" at CdA Public Library: 7 - 8 pm
Black Light Paint & Sip Classes (July 24 - 27): 6:30 - 9 pm
From Circuits to Sundaes Summer Day Camp (Ages 12+) (July 24 - 25): 9:30 am - 3 pm
Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre Presents Anastasia (July 24-27): Times Vary
FRIDAY — JULY 25, 2025
Hayden Days at Mcintire Family Park (July 25 - 26): 2 - 6 pm
Houseplant Hoopla at New Leaf Nursery (July 25-27): 9 am - 4 pm
Black Light Paint & Sip Classes (July 25 - 27): 6:30 - 9 pm
From Circuits to Sundaes Summer Day Camp (Ages 12+): 9:30 am - 3 pm
Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre Presents Anastasia (July 25-27): Times Vary
Northwest Cup Mountain Bike Races 2025 (July 25 - 27): Times Vary
SATURDAY — JULY 26, 2025
Kootenai County Farmers Market: 9 am - 1:30 pm
Youth Learn to Sew: Summer Neck Cooler: 2 - 4 pm
CdA Dirt Bike Race Weekend #2: 7 -10 pm
Houseplant Hoopla at New Leaf Nursery (July 26-27): 9 am - 4 pm
Black Light Paint & Sip Classes (July 26 - 27): 6:30 - 9 pm
Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre Presents Anastasia (July 26-27): Times Vary
Northwest Cup Mountain Bike Races 2025 (July 26 - 27): Times Vary
SUNDAY — JULY 27, 2025
Vintage Vives & Tasty Times Car Show: 10 am - 7 pm
Taste of Summer: Dusk & Dine Lakeview Terrace at CdA Resort: 6- 8 pm
Houseplant Hoopla at New Leaf Nursery: 9 am - 4 pm
41st Annual Big One Salmon Derby: All Day
Black Light Paint & Sip Classes: 6:30 - 9 pm
Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre Presents Anastasia: Times Vary
Northwest Cup Mountain Bike Races 2025: Times Vary
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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Right here in Coeur d’Alene, 10-year-old Kenzie is bringing a taste of the Southwest to North Idaho with her business, MNM Lemonade Squad. Originally from Tucson, she’s back for a second year in Lemonade Day, now serving her award-winning prickly pear lemonade alongside cupcakes from Alani Bakery, pizza from Westside Pizza, and cheesecakes from North Idaho Cheesecakes. Her stand isn’t just about treats, it’s about giving back.
Kenzie donates part of her proceeds to the Red & Blue Foundation, supporting local first responders and their families. Her mission has earned support from a wide range of local sponsors who believe in her heart and hustle. With big dreams of becoming a firefighter or paramedic, Kenzie is proving that age is no barrier to making a real difference in the community.
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Loss, Love, and Resilience: Coeur d’Alene’s Response to Firefighter Deaths
In the wake of a tragic incident that claimed the lives of two Coeur d’Alene firefighters and left another seriously injured, the community has come together in a powerful demonstration of unity, compassion, and resilience.
On June 29, what began as a routine emergency response turned into a nightmare. Battalion Chiefs John Morrison and Frank Harwood were killed in what authorities have described as a deliberate act of violence, while Engineer David Tysdal was critically injured. The shock of such a senseless attack has reverberated through every corner of the city, leaving residents grappling with sorrow and disbelief.
Yet amid the heartbreak, the people of Coeur d’Alene have shown the true strength of their community. Vigils, fundraisers, and acts of everyday kindness have poured in from residents, businesses, and civic organizations. From hand-drawn thank-you notes by children to food donations and public memorials, the response has been a resounding affirmation of solidarity and shared grief. Read More…
Victims’ Families Can Speak Freely as Gag Order Ends in Kohberger Case
An Idaho judge has lifted the gag order in the high-profile murder case against Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022. The decision comes after months of legal disputes over the restriction, which barred attorneys, law enforcement, and others involved in the case from speaking publicly. Learn More…
Pocatello, Caldwell, Coeur d’Alene Mayoral Races Stir Political Tensions
Idaho’s upcoming mayoral elections on November 4, 2025, are drawing heightened attention as races in Pocatello, Caldwell, and Coeur d’Alene unfold against backdrops of controversy, public criticism, and legal disputes. The dynamics in each city reflect deeper tensions over leadership, transparency, and community values. Read More…
Scam Alert: Fake DMV Texts
Target Idaho Residents
Idaho officials are warning of scam texts falsely claiming to be from the DMV, demanding payment for fake traffic tickets and threatening license suspension. The state confirms it does not send such notices via text and urges recipients to block and report the messages. Learn More…
Snake Season Safety
How to Respond if Your Pet Gets Bitten
As summer brings people and their pets outdoors, the risk of encountering snakes increases, and with that comes the danger of snake bites. While most snakes prefer to avoid confrontation, a startled or threatened snake may strike, putting curious pets at risk. Learn More…
Controversial Bill Would Strip Protections from Yellowstone-Area Grizzlies
A U.S. House committee has advanced legislation that would remove Endangered Species Act protections for grizzly bears in parts of the Northern Rockies, despite pushback from wildlife advocates and tribal leaders.
The bill, approved by the House Natural Resources Committee, would require the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to delist grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone and Northern Continental Divide ecosystems, areas in Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho, and transfer management authority to the states. The measure passed along party lines, with Republican support and Democratic opposition. Read More…
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