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Rise and shine, Coeur d’Alene!

In today’s planning-your-week edition: Gold hits record highs, a Stag’s Leap wine dinner, and an Easter event + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

📰 In the news

Local partners boost food education: Farm to Table at Kootenai County Fairgrounds marked a successful year, with a $2,500 gift from Kootenai Electric Cooperative and nearly 2,600 in 2025 introducing fifth graders to Idaho agriculture — get all the details.

Local affordability drive gains steam: Kootenai County’s attainable housing push continues as leaders confront a $182,000 gap, with 27,500 units needed by 2030 and more than 660 underway, including 104 proposed at Atlas — see what’s being planned.

Peer support roles available: Kootenai County Veterans Treatment Court is seeking veteran mentors to help fellow service members navigate the program, which works with VA, courts, and community treatment providers in Coeur d’Alene — learn how you can help.

Gold just hit record highs. What about your savings? While traditional IRAs have been treading water against inflation, gold has gained over 50% in three years. That gap is why more retirees are rolling a portion of their savings into gold IRAs (the kind that hold physical metal). We compared the top five options and broke down who they’re best for — check it out here.

Paying hundreds of dollars a month for car insurance? Switching providers could save you up to $600 a year, and shopping around is way faster than it used to be – free comparison tools like this one make it easy.*

Highlights this week:

• Sip tea, bid, and celebrate 25 years
• Create art honoring Trans Day of Visibility
• Target Roosevelt rainbows with Benita Galland
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home*

💎 Local business spotlight

For our senior neighbors: Serving Coeur d’Alene and nearby towns, Lake City Center, Inc keeps seniors fed and connected with Meals on Wheels deliveries, on-site congregate lunches, wellness checks, and a friendly activity hub. Ideal if a parent, neighbor, or you could use a little extra community this week.

Make that land build-ready: Whether you’re battling a balky drain field, eyeing timber where the house should go, or need an access road and gravel, K Bales Enterprises LLC delivers certified septic installs, land clearing, excavation, and materials hauling. Straight talk, solid work, and North Idaho know-how… without the runaround.

Keep our trail awesome: Whether you run, ride, or stroller-push the Centennial’s 23 miles from the state line to Higgins Point, North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation keeps it smooth and backs new Kootenai County trails. If you’ve logged miles this week, that joy rides on volunteers and donors who keep the path shining.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.

🫶 We got your back

Makeup that actually works: My sister and I were talking the other day about how the makeup we used in our 20s… just doesn’t work now that we’re in our 30s and 40s. Laura Geller’s entire makeup line addresses this shift, with formulas that smooth, brighten, and actually stay put. If you’re in the same boat, *their curated kits are worth a look →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as “normal wear and tear,” and they’re 100% on you. We looked into solutions that fill that gap. Here’s what we found →

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared five programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

In case you missed it: The CVS Epic Beauty Sale was officially extended through March 28th, giving you another chance to stack rewards on top of already-great deals across all sorts of treat-yourself products, including makeup, beauty tools, skin care, hair masks, moisturizers, and more from all your favorite brands. *Shop the sale →

Strangers can buy your personal data for $0.50: Data brokers sell your name, home address, phone number, estimated income, and other personal info to anyone willing to pay. Scammers and identity thieves use these databases to take advantage of you. There are dozens of affordable services that can help you protect yourself. These three are our favorites →

📆 Our favorite events this week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🐣 Easter Event @ Keller Williams Realty Coeur d’Alene (Coeur D’Alene) | Thursday (3/26) at 4:00 PM – Bring the crew to Keller Williams CDA for a low-key Easter hang with Bunny photos, kid crafts, a bunny bait station, and an egg hunt at 5. Client appreciation, CDA style, with friendly faces, sugared-up kids, and plenty of small-town spring charm.

🚢 Scenic Hot Cocoa Cruises @ Boardwalk Marina (Coeur D’Alene) | Friday (3/27) at 12:30 PM – Swap the slush for serenity on Lake Coeur d’Alene with a 90-minute cruise, winter views, a hot cocoa bar, and actual quiet. Kids get the classics, you get a Peppermint Pattie or Millionaire’s Coffee, then feel smug you skipped the ski lift line.

🌸 Looms & Blooms @ Copow Cafe, 312 N 4th St, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 (Coeur D’Alene) | Friday (3/27) at 6:00 PM – Downtown Coeur d’Alene at Cōpow, Roots & Ribbon hosts a cozy craft night where you loom up yarn flowers, then frame them into wall art you might actually hang. No experience, all supplies, and a spring menu treat included. Only 20 spots, so claim yours.

🌲 Identifying Idaho’s Native Trees @ Idaho Fish & Game Meeting Room (Coeur D’Alene) | Saturday (3/28) at 10:00 AM – Still calling every conifer a pine? This class will finally settle the larch vs tamarack debate, while covering key features, biology, and the ecology of Idaho’s usual suspects, taught by Idaho Master Forest Steward Frank Morado. Learn a lot, show off on the trail later.

🍵 Ladies Tea & Silent Auction @ Real Life Ministries (Post Falls) | Saturday (3/28) at 12:30 PM – Whether you’ve been supporting Open Arms since dial-up or you’re just here for the lemon bars, this ladies tea and silent auction serves fellowship, light fare, and 25 years of ministry to celebrate. Special guest Luann Kirkham speaks, and tickets are moving.

🍷 Stag’s Leap Wine Dinner @ Beverly’s (Coeur D’Alene) | Saturday (3/28) at 6:00 PM – Beverly’s is rolling out a five-course Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars dinner, all finesse, structure, and Lake Coeur d’Alene views doing their smug best. Expect pairings that actually elevate the glass, especially those storied Cabernets. Tickets are $150, seating is limited.

🧁 Fundraiser Bake Sale @ Northern Lakes Bible (Rathdrum) | Sunday (3/29) at 11:00 AM – Clear some room on the counter, the Awana crew at Northern Lakes Bible Church is hosting a bake sale fundraiser, and yes, your sweet tooth is invited. Expect grandma-level cookies, church-basement pies, and neighborly chatter. Bakers, report to Commander Nick with your best goods.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/27 Dog Bite Harris @ Knucklehead brewery (Hayden) – 7:00 PM
• 3/27 Pamela Benton Band @ Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center (Post Falls) – 7:00 PM
• 3/27 Test Event @ Levity Theatre: Improv Comedy in CDA – 7:00 PM
• 3/28 Comedy Night @ The Salvation Army Kroc Center (Coeur D’Alene) – 6:00 AM
• 3/28 Comedy Show @ The Salvation Army Kroc Center – 6:00 PM
• 3/28 Comin’ Home the Band and more @ Black Lodge – 7:30 PM
• 3/28 Sonic Groove @ The Moose Lounge (Coeur D’Alene) – 8:30 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Coeur d’Alene report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 58°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 1%

Mostly sunny. High near 58, with temperatures falling to around 56 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 3 mph. Later: A chance of rain after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 52°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 95%

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

This house is wild

This fully furnished Guy Dreier contemporary at The Terraces on Lake Coeur d’Alene spans 5,144 sq ft with panoramic lake views, three suites, a media room, and a chef-designed kitchen with sunken bar. Over 1,000 sq ft of decking expands indoor-outdoor living, plus a 30-foot boat slip, concierge services, and two lifetime memberships to the Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course.

Take a peek inside →