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CDA Local Buzz 🐝 | 🙏 Beloved Coeur d’Alene Teacher Battles Cancer as Community Rallies to Help

Issue #296 ⚖️ Justice Without Closure: Idaho Prosecutor Reflects on Kohberger Sentencing | 💰 Idaho’s DOGE Panel Begins Push to Downsize State Government And Much Much More...

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Derek Baron
July 28, 2025

 

In This CDA Local Buzz Issue

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

🏈 Recreation, Sports, and the Outdoors 🛶

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Upcoming Local Events Happening This Week

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weather or unforeseen incidents that we can not control at the Buzz 🐝. 

 MONDAY — JULY 28, 2025

 TUESDAY — JULY 29, 2025

 WEDNESDAY — JULY 30, 2025

 THURSDAY — JULY 31, 2025

 FRIDAY — AUGUST 1, 2025

 SATURDAY — AUGUST 2, 2025

 SUNDAY — AUGUST 3, 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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Fox Contracting Services, founded by Jessica McMurray in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, is reshaping how homeowners and contractors connect. Born out of frustration with unreliable and unvetted contractor experiences, Jessica built a referral service that prioritizes trust, transparency, and accountability. Every contractor undergoes a rigorous screening process, including background checks, court record reviews, license and insurance verification, and communication with city and county building departments—ensuring homeowners are matched with reputable professionals.

More than just a matchmaking service, Fox Contracting also supports contractors with business services like contract and document preparation, helping them grow and operate with integrity. With a strong local presence and a deep commitment to the community, especially through support of the Red & Blue Foundation, Fox Contracting is laying the groundwork for expansion, with plans to franchise nationwide and bring its people-first approach to homeowners across the country.

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Beloved Coeur d’Alene Teacher Battles Cancer as Community Rallies to Help

Jan Whitcomb, a retired Coeur d'Alene teacher and longtime community volunteer, is recovering from multiple life-threatening health challenges including metastatic breast and ovarian cancer. After two ICU stays, she is now in rehab, but rising medical costs have led her family to launch a Spotfund campaign. So far, nearly $17,000 has been raised toward a $25,000 goal to help cover care not fully covered by insurance. Jan is celebrated for her decades of service in education, her advocacy for accessibility, and her enduring spirit. Read More…

Justice Without Closure: Idaho Prosecutor Reflects on Kohberger Sentencing

Longtime Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson concluded his career at the sentencing of Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to the 2022 killings of four University of Idaho students. One surviving roommate, Dylan Mortensen, gave a powerful victim impact statement while Thompson shielded her from Kohberger’s view. Kohberger received four consecutive life sentences with no chance of parole. Although a motive was never revealed, prosecutors secured the plea deal on their terms. Families of the victims expressed grief and frustration, while Thompson reflected on the emotional toll of the case and the unanswered questions that remain. Read More…

Idaho’s DOGE Panel Begins Push to
Downsize State Government

Idaho’s new DOGE Committee, short for Decentralizing and Optimizing Government Effectiveness — has begun work on proposals to shrink and reorganize state government. The legislative panel is exploring ways to merge or eliminate agencies and change how programs are funded, aiming for more efficient operations ahead of the 2026 session. Learn More…

Duffield Place: Affordable Housing Grows Where Family Roots Once Ran Deep

Jim Duffield, a longtime Coeur d’Alene resident, has helped bring his family’s legacy full circle through a new Habitat for Humanity project named "Duffield Place." Built on land once owned by his family, the site will provide 21 affordable housing units. In tribute to his mother, who loved irises, 100 bulbs were planted near the entrance sign, which features a hand-painted iris by Duffield’s niece. Read More…

33rd Annual Downtown
Coeur d’Alene Street Fair

The 33rd Annual Downtown Coeur d’Alene Street Fair is set to return this weekend, bringing with it a vibrant showcase of local creativity and community spirit. Hosted by Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU), the event has earned its reputation as one of the premier arts and crafts celebrations in the Northwest.

More than 250 vendors will line the streets of downtown Coeur d’Alene, offering a wide variety of goods ranging from handmade art and crafts to clothing, accessories, and delicious food. Set against the scenic backdrop of Lake Coeur d’Alene, the fair transforms the downtown area into a bustling, family-friendly destination filled with sights, sounds, and flavors. Learn More…

Event Schedule:

  • Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

  • Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Art on the Green at North Idaho College

A cherished summer tradition for over 56 years, Art on the Green is set to return to the scenic grounds of North Idaho College in Coeur d’Alene. Hosted by the Citizens’ Council for the Arts, this all-volunteer-run festival brings together a dynamic blend of art, music, food, and community spirit for three days of family-friendly fun. Learn More…

The Taste of Coeur d’Alene in CdA City Park

The 37th annual Taste of Coeur d’Alene returns to City Park in 2025 with live music, fine art, crafts, and local food and drink. The free, three-day summer festival draws over 50,000 visitors to enjoy lakeside entertainment in downtown Coeur d’Alene. Learn More…

IDFG Targets Invasive Trout in North Idaho Stream Restoration Project

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will begin removing non-native brook trout from Binarch Creek in early August to support native redband and westslope cutthroat trout populations. Using rotenone, a fish toxicant, the project aims to restore the creek’s natural ecosystem while taking steps to protect and reintroduce native fish. The effort is part of a wider regional initiative to revive native trout habitats. Read More…

Stand with Our Firefighters: Buck Knives Launches Community Raffle

Buck Knives is raffling off two custom knives to raise funds for the families of three local firefighters affected by the Canfield Incident. Tickets cost $10 and are available from July 18 to August 24 at the Buck Knives Factory Store or their booth at the North Idaho State Fair. All proceeds benefit the families of Battalion Chiefs Harwood and Morrison, and Firefighter Tysdal. Learn More…

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