In This CDA Local Buzz Issue

 😎 Coeur d’Alene Area Weather + Warnings + Historical Highs & Lows

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

 🐾 Companion Animal Center - Pet of the Week (Meet Melody 🐶)

 🤪 Meme or Joke of the Day 

🔥 Local Business Spotlight 🔥
👉 Honest Electric LLC 👈

🚨 Local News and Events 🗞️ 

 🧠 Charter Academy Students Ace AP Exams with Multiple Perfect Scores

 🇺🇸 Trump Rolls Out Aggressive New Tariffs Targeting China and Allies

 📈 Chamber Charts Bold Course to Engage Modern Entrepreneurs

📚 North Idaho Libraries Launch InlandShare Network as Regional Consortium Ends

 🐏 Black Sheep Celebrates 50 Years with a Weekend of Festivities at Silver Lake Mall

🏈 Recreation, Sports, and the Outdoors 🛶

💰 Idaho Fish and Game Awards $100K to Boost Conservation and Outdoor Projects

 🦌 Plan Ahead: Fish and Game Outlines Important Hunting Dates for August

 🧑‍🚒 Stand with Our Firefighters: Buck Knives Launches Community Raffle

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Record High (🔥): 1961 = 109°
Record Low (🥶): 1950 = 40°

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 — AUGUST 4, 2025

• Sublimation Printing at Hayden Public Library: 5 - 6:30 pm

• Abandoned Vehicle Auction in Post Falls: 3 pm

• Sunset Dinner Cruise on Lake Coeur d'Alene: 7:30 - 9:30 pm

• James Berkley at Stellas on the Hill: 5:30 - 7:30 pm

• Yoga for You! (Ages 18+) at CdA Public Library: 9:30 - 10:30 am

• Chain Reaction: Bike Makeover Summer Day Camp (Ages 12+) (Aug 4-8): 9:30 am - 3 pm

• Aspire presents Catch Me If You Can at Kroc Center (Aug 4 - 10): Times Vary

 TUESDAY — AUGUST 5, 2025

• The Patriot Pour (Bunkers Bar) Veterans & 1st Responders: 11 am - 1 pm

• Bonseki is the ancient Japanese Sand Art at Hayden Library: 1 - 2 pm

• FREE LIVE MUSIC at Rotary Centennial Park in Downtown CdA: 4 - 7 pm

• Creating with Color: Splatter and splash like Jackson Pollock (Ages 5-8): 11 am

• The Farmstand at New Leaf Nursery: 2 - 5 pm

• Chain Reaction: Bike Makeover Summer Day Camp (Ages 12+) (Aug 5-8): 9:30 am - 3 pm

• Aspire presents Catch Me If You Can at Kroc Center (Aug 5 - 10): Times Vary

 WEDNESDAY — AUGUST 6, 2025

• KOEP Concert Series at McEuen Park: 5:30 - 8:30 pm

• Idaho Department of Labor Job Fair (Ages 18+): 12 - 3 pm

• The Cause Church Back To School Backpack Giveaway: 6 - 7:30 pm

• The Last Alarm Ride to Support 1st Responders of Canfield Incident: 5:30 pm

• Expand and Grow Your Pottery Skills: 11 am - 1 pm

• Night Under The Stars at Stellas on the Hill: 4 - 9 pm

• Chain Reaction: Bike Makeover Summer Day Camp (Ages 12+) (Aug 6-8): 9:30 am - 3 pm

• Aspire presents Catch Me If You Can at Kroc Center (Aug 6 - 10): Times Vary

 THURSDAY — AUGUST 7, 2025

• KOEP Concert Series at McIntire Family Park: 6 - 8:30 pm

• Lawyer in the Library (Ages 18+) a CdA Public Library: 4 - 6 pm

• Community Hike at English Point: 10 - 11 am

• CdA Chamber Member Mixer: Lakeside Barbecue: 4 - 6:30 pm

• Well~Read Evening Book Club: 6 - 7:30 pm

• Chain Reaction: Bike Makeover Summer Day Camp (Ages 12+) (Aug 7-8): 9:30 am - 3 pm

• Post Falls Pavilion Anniversary Party (Aug 7-9): 3:30 - 7 pm

• Aspire presents Catch Me If You Can at Kroc Center (Aug 7 - 10): Times Vary

 FRIDAY — AUGUST 8, 2025

• MONI Blood Drive with Vitalant: 12 - 3 pm

• Bruiser at the Moose Lounge CdA: 8:30 pm - 12:30 am

• Buck Factory Store - Hunting Prep Sale: 10 am - 6 pm

• Post Falls Pavilion Anniversary Party (Aug 8-9): 3:30 - 7 pm

• Summer Cemetery Walking Tours at Forest Cemetery: 8:30 - 10 pm

• Black Sheep Celebrates 50 Years (Aug 8 - 10) at Silver Lake Mall: 8 am - 5 pm

• Aspire presents Catch Me If You Can at Kroc Center (Aug 8 - 10): Times Vary

• She Loves Me with CdA Summer Theatre (Aug 8 - 17): Time Vary

 SATURDAY — AUGUST 9, 2025

• Old Fort Sherman Day: 11 am - 3 pm

• Taste of Rathdrum Summer Slam Cornhole Tournament: 10:30 am

• Buck Factory Store - Hunting Prep Sale: 10 am - 6 pm

• Bruiser at the Moose Lounge CdA: 8:30 pm - 12":30 am

• Post Falls Pavilion Anniversary Party: 3:30 - 7 pm

• Black Sheep Celebrates 50 Years (Aug 9 - 10) at Silver Lake Mall: 8 am - 5 pm

• Aspire presents Catch Me If You Can at Kroc Center (Aug 9 - 10): Times Vary

• She Loves Me with CdA Summer Theatre (Aug 9 - 17): Time Vary

 SUNDAY — AUGUST 10, 2025

• CdA Crossing-Kayak Support for Open Water Swim Event: 6 am

• CdA Flea Market: 10 am - 3 pm

• Sunday Saxophone Therapy at Crafted Tap House + Kitchen: 4 - 7 pm

• KOEP Concert Series at The Rotary Bandshell CdA City Park: 1 - 4 pm

• Black Sheep Celebrates 50 Years at Silver Lake Mall: 8 am - 5 pm

• Aspire presents Catch Me If You Can at Kroc Center: Times Vary

• She Loves Me with CdA Summer Theatre (Aug 10 - 17): Time 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 🙏.

Honest Electric LLC, based in Post Falls, Idaho, is a newly founded, family-owned electrical company committed to restoring trust in the industry. Led by Logan and Kathryn Moore, the business specializes in services like main panel upgrades, solar installations, troubleshooting, whole-home rewires, and EV charger installations. With over 13+ years of experience and a deep dedication to transparency, Honest Electric promises clear communication, quality craftsmanship, and integrity on every project.

Driven by a passion for building genuine community relationships, Honest Electric is actively engaging with local organizations and seeking opportunities to give back. With their slogan, "Integrity in Action," Logan and Kathryn aim to create lasting customer trust and become a reliable resource for residents and businesses across North Idaho.

Charter Academy Students Ace AP Exams with Multiple Perfect Scores

Students at Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy earned multiple perfect scores on 2025 AP exams, excelling in subjects like Calculus, English, History, and Physics. The strong performance highlights the school’s academic rigor and commitment to college-level preparation. Read More…

Trump Rolls Out Aggressive New Tariffs Targeting China and Allies

President Donald Trump has introduced a sweeping set of new tariffs, targeting major U.S. trading partners and signaling a renewed push for protectionist trade policies. Announced during a campaign rally in Ohio, the plan includes a 10% tariff on all goods imported from China, along with a 5% levy on imports from countries the administration accuses of currency manipulation or harming American manufacturers. Read More...

Chamber Charts Bold Course to Engage Modern Entrepreneurs

The Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber is using the summer months to launch several strategic initiatives, including new tech upgrades, a foundation for expanded impact, and research on young professionals. With a packed fall schedule ahead and an eye on 2026, the Chamber is actively evolving to support modern business needs and reach more of North Idaho's entrepreneurial community. Learn More…

North Idaho Libraries Launch InlandShare Network as Regional Consortium Ends

The InlandShare Library Group will officially launch this fall, bringing together libraries from Coeur d’Alene, Kellogg, Liberty Lake, Mullan, Osburn, Plummer, Priest Lake, Silver Hills, St. Maries, and Wallace. It also includes the Pend Oreille County Library District and the West Bonner Library District. This new alliance is designed to continue the spirit of collaboration, giving patrons access to shared physical and digital collections across all participating libraries. Learn More…

Black Sheep Celebrates 50 Years with a Weekend of Festivities at Silver Lake Mall

Black Sheep, a local North Idaho retailer is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a three-day event at Silver Lake Mall from August 8–10. The festivities include food, prizes, giveaways, discounts, and factory reps, offering fun for all ages. The event runs 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday. Learn More…

Idaho Fish and Game Awards $100K to Boost Conservation and Outdoor Projects

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission awarded $100,000 through its Community Challenge Grant program to 13 conservation and recreation projects across the state. The grants support efforts like habitat restoration, wildlife monitoring, and public access improvements, with each recipient matching the funds to boost community involvement. Learn More…

Plan Ahead: Fish and Game Outlines Important Hunting Dates for August

Idaho Fish and Game is reminding hunters of key dates in August, including the sale of leftover controlled hunt tags starting August 1 and the second controlled hunt application period from August 5–15. Early registration for hunter education is also encouraged as classes fill quickly. 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…