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 🗞️ 

 ✝️ Trump's Faith-Focused Agenda Energizes Conservative Christian Base

💰 Community Gathers in Post Falls to Support Local Firefighters, Raises Over $200,000

🏘️ Kootenai County Housing Market Remains Resilient Amid National Cooling

 💨 Federal Government Shuts Down Lava Ridge Wind Project in Southern Idaho

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

🏈 Recreation, Sports, and the Outdoors 🛶

 🐺 Idaho Retains Control Over Wolf Management Despite Federal Court Ruling

Record High (🔥): 1972 = 104°
Record Low (🥶): 1939 = 38°

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 🐝. 

 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

• 28th Annual Brews Fest at Sliver Mountain Resort: 1 - 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

 MONDAY — AUGUST 11, 2025

• Scribbler’s Society Writing Club (Ages 18+) CdA Public Library: 2 - 3 pm

• New Member Mixer with KC Young Professionals at Wine House CdA: 6 - 8:30 pm

• Rhythmic Collective at Stellas on the Hill: 5:30 - 7:30 pm

• Mommy & Me Yoga at Yoga Now Studios: 9:15 - 10:15 am

• Paint and Plan Night at The Plant Shop: 6 - 8:30 pm

• Country Swing Classes with Follow My Lead Dance Studio: 6 - 9 pm

• She Loves Me with CdA Summer Theatre (Aug 11 - 17): Time Vary

 TUESDAY — AUGUST 12, 2025

• Rainbow Reading Hour Lap-Sit Baby Story Time (0-18 mo) at CdA Public Library: 10 am

• Stage Takeover featuring Evan Denlinger Summer Concert Series: 5 - 9 pm

• Mica Bay Survey with CdA Audubon: 8 - 11:30 am

• Enjoy Boulder Beach at Sliverwood Theme Park: 11 am - 7 pm

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

• Tuesday Tunes LIVE Rotary Centennial Park Downtown CdA: 4 - 7 pm

• She Loves Me with CdA Summer Theatre (Aug 12 - 17): Time Vary

 WEDNESDAY — AUGUST 13, 2025

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

• Tech Help at Rathdrum Library (get your tech issues solved): 1 - 3 pm

• Hospice of North Idaho Volunteer Training: 9 - 10:30 am

• History Hour Lecture (Lost City at Snug Harbor): 5:30 pm

• Morning Book Club at the Well~Read Moose: 9 - 10 am

• Farmers Market - Downtown and Riverstone 4:00 pm

• Voices For Hope: Community Conversations on Suicide Awareness & Prevention at Kroc Center: 6 - 8 pm

• 2025 DREAM Business Training Series- Service Animals 101: 11 am - 12:30 pm

 THURSDAY — AUGUST 14, 2025

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

• Fraud Awareness (Ages 16+) at CdA Public Library: 10 am

• Handcrafted Wooden Cutting Board: 5:30 - 8:30

• CDARC Leadership Committee: 12:30 - 1:30 pm

• The Mountain Country Classic Concert (Matt Stell, Frank Ray, & Kelsy Hart): 5 pm

• 3 Hour Tour with Kelly Hughes Band on Lake CdA Cruises: 7 pm

• Gem State Stock Show at North Idaho State Fair: 6 - 8 pm

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.

Trump's Faith-Focused Agenda Energizes Conservative Christian Base

In his first six months back in office, President Donald Trump has delivered a series of policies that have energized conservative Christian voters, a core segment of his political base. While outreach to other religious groups continues, Trump’s administration has made Christianity a central focus of its governance strategy, reinforcing religious values across multiple federal platforms. Read More…

Community Gathers in Post Falls to Support Local Firefighters, Raises Over $200,000

A benefit concert at Stateline Speedway in Post Falls raised over $200,000 to support two local firefighter foundations. Featuring a Nashville country artist, the event attracted a large crowd and included food, raffles, and music. Funds will help provide training, equipment, and support for area firefighters. Read More…

Kootenai County Housing Market Remains Resilient Amid National Cooling

Kootenai County’s housing market continues to show strength, with stable prices and steady demand despite national trends of cooling. The median home price is around $525,000, inventory is improving, and out-of-state interest remains high. Experts believe the region is reaching a more sustainable pace of growth. Learn More…

Federal Government Shuts Down Lava Ridge Wind Project in Southern Idaho

The U.S. Department of the Interior has canceled the Lava Ridge Wind Project in southern Idaho after widespread opposition. The decision came after environmental and cultural concerns, particularly from the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and local stakeholders. The project would have built hundreds of wind turbines across public lands. Read 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 Retains Control Over Wolf Management Despite Federal Court Ruling

Idaho will continue to manage its gray wolf population independently, unaffected by a federal court ruling that restored endangered species protections for wolves in 44 other states. The state remains exempt due to a 2011 delisting specific to the Northern Rocky Mountains. Idaho's policies, which include hunting and trapping, remain in place despite ongoing criticism from conservation groups. Read More…