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Hi Coeur d’Alene, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: America250 monument debate, Raising Cane’s grand opening with freebies, and Alice tea party + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

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📰 Most-clicked stories this week

Honoring a historic milestone: Post Falls is weighing a patriotic monument for America250 after adopting the America 250 ID Proclamation, backed by a $2,500 grant and donations, city staff working with community groups on plans — see what’s being considered.

City council elections shakeup: A bill moving through the Idaho House would require cities of 25,000 or more to elect councils by district. That includes Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls if it becomes law — see which cities are affected.

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.

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.*

Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*

All the crowd favorites:

• Connect with women over dinner
• Socialize and stitch at community sew-in
• Create your own kokedama moss ball

💎 This week’s top finds

Pho cravings solved: Whether you’re team brisket, meatball, or tofu, Pho Le 1 delivers a rich, aromatic broth and keeps vermicelli bowls, egg rolls, and iced coffee on point. Ideal for a low-key weeknight catch-up when you want comfort without fuss, not to mention skipping the stove.

Fresh-baked bread energy: When cravings strike, Caruso’s Sandwiches & Artisan Pizza comes through with hand-crafted favorites like the Italian Stallion and Pardon-My-French Dip, stacked on warm, freshly baked bread. Locally owned, reliably tasty, and ideal for an easy weeknight bite that feels comforting, not phoned in.

Fresh slice alert: Coeur d’Alene’s Bean & Pie bakes from-scratch pies daily, with a crumb that hits toasty-meets-buttery. Choose sweet or savory, plus gluten-free and vegan, and serve it for dessert or dinner… either way, you’re right.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements — they’re the local spots your fellow readers clicked on most this week.

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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 three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →

Most people have no idea what’s happening inside their body: Not because the data doesn’t exist, but because no one’s collecting it. Routine annual checkups miss things like body composition, biological age, and the biomarkers that can help predict long-term patterns. The good news? HumeHealth offers tools to help you track all of that at home for less than the cost of a specialist visit. *Use code NEW20 to save 20% →

Something in your house is about to break: It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’ll be staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast. An AHS home warranty covers these types of surprises + *select plans are $150 off right now →

📆 Sneak peek at next 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.

☘ Irish Night St Paddy’s Day Public Dining @ Steven H. Nipp American Legion Post 143 (Post Falls) | Tuesday (3/17) at 5:00 PM – Skip the green dye and hit American Legion Post 143 in Post Falls for Irish Night on St. Paddy’s Day. Potato soup, whiskey-glazed corned beef, colcannon, and a Guinness brownie, all for $14. Grab drinks at Pops Lounge, and a member can sign you in.

🧵 Cuddle Up with Bernina 2-Day Workshop @ Becky’s Sewing Center- Coeur d’Alene (Coeur D’Alene) | Friday (3/20) at 9:00 AM – Because Coeur d’Alene loves cozy, spend two hands-on days at Becky’s Sewing Center with Cuddle Ambassador Karen Fuchs, learning the BERNINA L8 Series serger. You’ll whip up an infinity scarf, a plush throw, and a pillow, and leave feeling downright smug.

💃 Ladies’ Night Out @ Real Life Ministries – Coeur d’Alene Campus (Coeur D’Alene) | Friday (3/20) at 5:45 PM – Take a break from the grind and swing by this no-fuss Ladies’ Night Out, where the agenda is simple, connection, encouragement, and actual conversation you can hear. Bring $5 for dinner, pocket the savings for self-care, and meet women who get it, laughs included.

🖌 River Ladies Paint Party @ The River Church (Post Falls) | Saturday (3/21) at 9:00 AM – River Ladies Paint Party is a no-pressure, beginner-friendly, supplies-included class where Amy guides a cheerful spring scene, and you take home something you might hang. Register via the ticket link, bring $15 for supplies, cash or Venmo, and come for creativity, fellowship, and faith.

🎶 Saturday with the Symphony: A Children’s Program @ Coeur d’Alene Public Library (Coeur D’Alene) | Saturday (3/21) at 11:00 AM – Got a mini maestro at home? The library and Coeur d’Alene Symphony host a free, third-Saturday program for ages 3 and up with live tunes, an interactive activity, and a librarian storytime, spinning classical, jazz, pop, and world beats. Perfect grandparent outing.

👶 Community Car Seat Check & Safe Sleep Education @ Post Falls Volkswagen | Sunday (3/22) at 11:00 AM – If car seat wrangling feels like advanced origami, swing by Post Falls Volkswagen for a free check and safe sleep tips from CPSTs. They will fit it to your kid and car, answer questions, and, if eligible, help with a new seat; book at safestartnw.org.

☕ Adventures of Alice Tea Party @ La Tea Da – A Tea Room (Post Falls) | Sunday (3/22) at 1:00 PM – Feel like escaping to Wonderland without leaving town? This whimsical high tea brings five courses, the Queen’s menu, endless tea, and a cheeky Shrink Me potion, plus rooms decorated to the nines for photos, stories, and a little curated mischief. $45, worth the curiosity.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Coeur d’Alene report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 41°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 37%

A chance of snow after 5pm. Partly sunny. High near 41, with temperatures falling to around 39 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Snow before 5am, then rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 48°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 71%

Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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