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It’s Friday, Coeur d’Alene! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Raising Cane’s opening with free Cane’s for a year, ER showdown with Blue Cross, and St. Patrick’s Day Parade + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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📰 In the news
Business openings and hiring news: Raising Cane’s will open in Coeur d’Alene on March 17, bringing the first North Idaho location. Twenty Caniacs at the grand opening will score free Cane’s for a year — get all the details.
Out-of-network payment showdown: Blue Cross of Idaho and Nutex Health clash over ER billing at Post Falls micro-hospital as CEO calls allegations categorically false and Blue Cross says numerous claims are in dispute — get all the details.
Golf season opening updates: Spokane County’s Liberty Lake and MeadowWood were set to open yesterday, March 11, conditions permitting. A March 2 range opening was planned, but Liberty Lake’s range remains closed for construction — get all the opening details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Brushes, yarns, and inspiration: Whether you’re restocking paints or finally learning to purl, All Things Art CdA keeps creativity humming with quality fine and fiber art supplies, plus welcoming classes for adults and kids in a cozy, community setting. A low-stress place to get what you need… and actually use it.
Make patio season last: Whether you’re fixing a wobbly platform or planning something worthy of CDA sunsets, Lakeview Decks crafts custom composite or wood decks, plus pergolas, railings, and solid covers. Veteran-owned and local, they build outdoor spaces that outlast our winters and elevate impromptu neighbor nights.
Dinner on the water: Fresh fish and seafood, prime rib, and a gloriously over-the-top 18-foot salad bar await at Cedars Floating Restaurant, where house-made New England clam chowder meets panoramic lake views. It’s an easy way to make a weeknight feel special, with comfort classics and a splash of lakefront charm.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🏡 2026 Home & Garden Show @ Kootenai County Fairgrounds (Coeur D’Alene) | Friday (3/13) at 12:00 PM – If your honey-do list is giving you side-eye, this is your sign to hit the NIBCA Home & Garden Show. Chat up North Idaho builders, landscapers, and suppliers, poke at new products and hands-on demos, and leave with ideas, contacts, and fewer excuses.
🧘 Tai Chi Walking @ Coeur d’Alene Public Library | Friday (3/13) at 12:00 PM – Tired of winter’s slip-and-slide routine? Swap icy sidewalks for an indoor Tai Chi Walking class, all gentle movement, better balance, and a calmer headspace while we wait for spring to get its act together. No gear needed, just comfy shoes and beginner-friendly vibes.
🚢 Scenic Hot Cocoa Cruises @ Boardwalk Marina (Coeur D’Alene) | Friday (3/13) at 12:30 PM – Bundle up and drift across Lake Coeur d’Alene on a 90-minute cruise, complete with a hot cocoa bar that respects childhood nostalgia and adult coping strategies. Kids get classic chocolate, you get Peppermint Patties, Ultimate Hot Chocolate, and Millionaire’s Coffee. Board at the Floating Boardwalk.
🧘 Lutherhaven Women’s Retreat @ Camp Lutherhaven (Coeur D’Alene) | Friday (3/13) at 4:00 PM – Ladies, a weekend at Camp Lutherhaven means you finally let someone else cook while you soak up meaningful messages, fresh lake air, and belly laughs with new friends. Think comfy cabins, quality time, and just enough activities to feel renewed, not wrung out.
🌸 Hello Spring Craft Show @ Rathdrum Craft and Farmers Market | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Hello Spring Craft Show is popping up with vendors indoors and out, so browse when the sun behaves, then duck inside when it throws a tantrum. It is fully accessible, with free parking, free admission, and vendor applications open at rathdrumcraftandfarmersmarket.blogspot.com.
🌷 Spring Faux Wreath @ Vanhoffs Garden Center & Gift Shop (Coeur D’Alene) | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Swap the winter blahs for a spring wreath class where you choose from faux blooms or snag a predesigned beauty. They guide you, and your plant-killing reputation stays intact. Call 208-930-4424 to reserve, $25 holds your spot, final cost depends on your blooms.
☘ 21st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade @ Sherman Avenue (Coeur D’Alene) | Saturday (3/14) at 3:00 PM – Ready to click your heels and call it community spirit? The St. Paddy’s parade rolls down Sherman with an Emerald City theme, marching bands, dancers, and festive floats, and it is gloriously free. Stake out your spot from 8th to 1st, bring layers.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Coeur d’Alene report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 41°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 86%
Snow before 5pm, then rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 41. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Later: Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 42°F – Low: 23°F – Precip: 72%
Snow likely before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
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