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CDA Local Buzz 🐝 | 🔥 Two Homes Damaged in Early Morning Post Falls Fire

Issue #306 ⚖️ HHS Directs Gender-Neutral Overhaul of Public School Sex Education | 🚨 Travis Decker Still at Large: FBI Tracks Fugitive Through Remote Forestland And Much Much More...

 

In This CDA Local Buzz Issue

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

🏈 Recreation, Sports, and the Outdoors 🛶

Record High (🔥): 1996 = 97°
Record Low (🥶): 1942 = 37°

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 🐝. 

 WEDNESDAY — AUGUST 27, 2025

 THURSDAY — AUGUST 28, 2025

 FRIDAY — AUGUST 29, 2025

 SATURDAY — AUGUST 30, 2025

 SUNDAY — AUGUST 31, 2025

 MONDAY — SEPTEMBER 1, 2025

 TUESDAY — SEPTEMBER 2, 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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Mountain Clarity Counseling in Hayden, Idaho, is a private mental health practice offering a calm and supportive space for individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, and personal growth. The practice draws on the founder’s deep experience in substance use and adolescent care to provide personalized, compassionate therapy rooted in trust and confidentiality. Services include EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and other evidence-based treatments designed to help clients heal and move forward with clarity.

What sets Mountain Clarity Counseling apart is its integrative approach to mental wellness, including a partnership with Hoof & Hope Healing to offer equine-assisted therapy. This unique modality allows clients to connect with horses in a therapeutic setting, promoting emotional insight and resilience. With a strong belief in each person’s inner strength, the practice supports clients in reaching their goals and living more balanced, meaningful lives.

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Two Homes Damaged in Early Morning
Post Falls Fire

A fire early Tuesday morning damaged two homes in Post Falls. One house was significantly burned while a neighboring property sustained heat damage. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation. Quick firefighting efforts prevented the blaze from spreading further. Read More…

Travis Decker Still at Large: FBI Tracks Fugitive Through Remote Forestland

The FBI and law enforcement teams are searching forested land in northeastern Washington for Travis Decker, who is wanted in connection with the deaths of his three daughters in Coeur d'Alene. Decker’s vehicle was found nearby, and authorities believe he may be hiding in the wilderness, although they do not have many active leads. He is considered armed and dangerous. Read More…

HHS Directs Gender-Neutral Overhaul of Public School Sex Education

In a sweeping policy shift, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has directed all states to revise their public school sex education programs by removing gender-specific language and concepts. The move is part of a broader effort by the federal agency to standardize health education across the nation with a focus on inclusivity and “medically accurate” content. Read More…

Fitness Watches Are Useful
But Not Always Welcome

Fitness wearables offer valuable health insights, but experts say they’re not always appropriate in social or professional settings. Overuse or frequent checking during conversations or meetings can appear rude or distracting. Professionals recommend being mindful of device etiquette, especially during in-person interactions. Learn More…

Cemetery Walking Tours Are Back!

Cemetery Walking Tours Are Back! 🌙⚰️

It’s that time of year—our most anticipated event has returned! Tickets are now on sale for the fall Cemetery Walking Tours, and they always sell out fast.

This season, explore the rich and shadowy history of Forest Cemetery with themed tours including Remarkable Residents, Rogues and Rebels, and Historic Murders. Plus, for the first time ever, we’re offering a brand-new tour of St. Thomas Cemetery.

Choose a daytime walk for a captivating journey through local history, or experience the past like never before with an after-dark tour by flashlight—if you dare.

🎟️ Don’t wait—tickets go fast! Grab them here….

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…

New CWD Rules for 2025: What Idaho Hunters Must Know This Season

For the 2025 hunting season in Idaho, new Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) rules are in place. Hunters in designated zones must test harvested deer, elk, or moose and properly dispose of high-risk carcass parts. Transport restrictions apply, and check stations will support compliance. The state urges voluntary testing outside of CWD areas and provides updated maps and guidelines online. Read More…

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