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 Moki 🐈)

 🤪 Meme or Joke of the Day 

🔥 Local Business Spotlight 🔥
👉 CDA Gutters Best 👈

🚨 Local News and Events 🗞️ 

 🇺🇸 President Trump and Putin Hold High-Stakes Summit in Alaska Amid Global Tensions

🔥 Sunset Fire Expands Rapidly, Prompting Evacuations Near Athol

 🌠 Celestial Showcase: Six Planets to Line the Morning Sky This Month

 🫐 Wallace Tourism Gets Boost From Thrilling 40th Huck Fest Weekend

 🎡 North Idaho State Fair (August 15 - 24)

 🐄 Engines, Animals, and Opportunities: NIBCA Gears Up for Family-Friendly Career Fundraiser

🏈 Recreation, Sports, and the Outdoors 🛶

 🏃 Coeur d’Alene High School Unveils New Athletic Facility

Record High (🔥): 1956 = 102°
Record Low (🥶): 1938 = 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 🐝. 

 FRIDAY — AUGUST 15, 2025

• Rusty Jackson at the North Idaho State Fair ft. Chrissy Summering: 6 - 9:30 pm

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

• Family Friendly Improv Comedy Show at Levity Theatre: 7 pm

• Latin Night in Post Falls at Dance Now: 7 - 11 pm

• 3rd Annual Bando and Legend Shootout at MODE Stadium Stateline Speedway: 5 - 10 pm

• She Loves Me with CdA Summer Theatre (Aug 15 - 17): Time Vary

• Annie the Play at the Kroc Center (Aug 15 - 24): Times Vary

• North Idaho State Fair at Kootenai County Fairgrounds (Aug 15 - 24): Times Vary

 SATURDAY — AUGUST 16, 2025

• 3rd Annual Bando and Legend Shootout at MODE Stadium Stateline Speedway: 4 - 10 pm

• A Taste of Hawaii at The Renaissance Assisted and Memory Care: 4 pm

• Ales for the Trail Microbrewery Festival 2025 at City Park: 3 pm

• Rock the Dock | Batt of the Bands at Marina 33: 12 - 8 pm

• She Loves Me with CdA Summer Theatre (Aug 16 - 17): Time Vary

• Antique and Classic Boat Festival at The Coeur d’Alene Resort (Aug 16 - 17): Opens 10 am

• Annie the Play at the Kroc Center (Aug 16 - 24): Times Vary

• North Idaho State Fair at Kootenai County Fairgrounds (Aug 16 - 24): Times Vary

 SUNDAY — AUGUST 17, 2025

• Lake Village Farmers Market: 11 am - 2 pm

• The Hankers at Coeur d'Alene City Park: 1 - 4 pm

• Brass n Sass Women's Shooting Group: 8 am - 10 am

• Rock the Dock | Batt of the Bands at Marina 33: 12 - 4 pm

• She Loves Me with CdA Summer Theatre: Times Vary

• Antique and Classic Boat Festival at The Coeur d’Alene Resort: Opens 10 am

• Annie the Play at the Kroc Center (Aug 17 - 24): Times Vary

• North Idaho State Fair at Kootenai County Fairgrounds (Aug 17 - 24): Times Vary

 MONDAY — AUGUST 18, 2025

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

• Dallas Kay at Stellas on the Hill: 5:30 - 7:30 pm

• Monday Night Burger Special at The Highlands Golf Course: 4 - 8 pm

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

• Art Fest at the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center (Aug 15 - 23): 12 - 5 pm

• North Idaho State Fair at Kootenai County Fairgrounds (Aug 18 - 24): Times Vary

 TUESDAY — AUGUST 19, 2025

• Taste of Summer: Tacos at Lakeview Terrace at the Coeur d'Alene Resort: 6 - 8 pm

• Acrylic Paint at the Hayden Public Library: 3:30 - 5:30 pm

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

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

• Art Fest at the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center (Aug 16 - 23): 12 - 5 pm

• Annie the Play at the Kroc Center (Aug 19 - 24): Times Vary

• North Idaho State Fair at Kootenai County Fairgrounds (Aug 19 - 24): Times Vary

 WEDNESDAY — AUGUST 20, 2025

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

• 5th St Farmers Market Downtown CdA: 4 - 7 pm

• Bands on Boats: Aaron Ball Band: 7 - 10 pm

• Scott Reid: Music at the Wednesday Market at Riverstone: 4 pm

• Art Fest at the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center (Aug 20 - 23): 12 - 5 pm

• Annie the Play at the Kroc Center (Aug 20 - 24): Times Vary

• North Idaho State Fair at Kootenai County Fairgrounds (Aug 20 - 24): Times Vary

 THURSDAY — AUGUST 21, 2025

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

• Gem State Stampede Rodeo at KC Fairgrounds: 6:30 pm

• Flower Pounding Workshop with Shelly: 5 pm

• Make North Idaho SAFE, free from violence: 3 - 4 pm

• Art Fest at the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center (Aug 21 - 23): 12 - 5 pm

• Annie the Play at the Kroc Center (Aug 21 - 24): Times Vary

• North Idaho State Fair at Kootenai County Fairgrounds (Aug 21 - 24): 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 🙏.

CDA Gutters Best is Coeur d'Alene’s newest locally owned gutter service company, founded by Garrett, a 28-year-old entrepreneur fresh from Lewis-Clark State College. With hands-on experience gained through years of working with family, the owner launched his first business to provide seamless gutter installation, cleaning, and old gutter removal. Focused on building a strong local reputation, the company emphasizes free estimates, local sourcing, and partnerships with other small businesses.

As part of its launch, CDA Gutters Best is offering special discount deals on all services through September 1st. By networking with business groups and supporting the community, the company is quickly becoming a trusted name in home services. With a commitment to reliability, affordability, and hometown pride, CDA Gutters Best is proving that when it comes to quality service, they’ve got more than gutters on their mind.

President Trump and Putin Hold High-Stakes Summit in Alaska Amid Global Tensions

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet this week in Anchorage, Alaska, for a closely watched diplomatic summit, marking a significant moment in U.S.–Russia relations. This high-level meeting comes as geopolitical tensions rise globally, particularly in the Arctic region. Learn More…

Sunset Fire Expands Rapidly, Prompting Evacuations Near Athol

The Sunset Fire burning northwest of Athol swelled dramatically overnight, growing to an estimated 1,400 acres by Wednesday morning. Fueled by high winds and dry conditions, the wildfire has moved aggressively through brush, pine, and timber in steep terrain, challenging firefighting efforts. Read More…

Celestial Showcase
Six Planets to Line the Morning Sky This Month

Early risers have a rare celestial treat this month as six planets make a dazzling appearance across the morning sky. Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune will all be visible in the pre-dawn hours—though not all will be easy to spot without a little help. Learn More…

Wallace Tourism Gets Boost From Thrilling 40th Huck Fest Weekend

Wallace’s 40th annual Huck Fest is marking a milestone this year, blending high-adrenaline biking with art, food, and music to draw visitors from across the region. The event, held in the historic mining town, has grown from a niche gathering of mountain biking enthusiasts into a multi-day festival showcasing local talent and culture. Read More...

North Idaho State Fair
August 15 - 24 Get there and Celebrate

The North Idaho State Fair is gearing up for another season of rides, food, and entertainment at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. The fair’s 2025 schedule is packed with family-friendly activities, from carnival thrills to live music, rodeo action, and hands-on exhibits.

This year’s Grandstand Entertainment Series will bring a mix of concerts, motorsports, and rodeo performances, offering something for every taste. Guests can also explore agricultural displays, visit the petting zoo, watch 4-H competitions, and sample classic fair treats like funnel cakes, corn dogs, and fresh-squeezed lemonade.

With its blend of tradition and new attractions, the North Idaho State Fair continues to be one of the region’s most anticipated summer events. Learn More…

Engines, Animals, and Opportunities: NIBCA Gears Up for Family-Friendly Career Fundraiser

The NIBCA will host the Cows, Cars, Careers event on September 6 in Coeur d’Alene, combining family fun with fundraising for local student scholarships. Featuring a car show, yard games, food trucks, and a $1,500 CowPie Drop prize, all proceeds will support workforce development and building industry careers in North Idaho. Learn More…

Fresh Tracks Ahead: Coeur d’Alene High School Unveils New Athletic Facility

Coeur d’Alene High School installed a new track over the summer, offering student-athletes an upgraded facility for training and competition. The improved surface enhances safety and performance and will serve both school and community use throughout the year. See More…