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Hey Coeur d’Alene, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: America250 monument proposal, a wild smart home tour, and St. Patrick’s Day celebration + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

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.

Expanding community safety net: 3rd Avenue Marketplace is seeking funding to bolster programs for kids and seniors, from Backpack food support for over 250 students to hot lunches, enrichment activities, and bingo prizes — get all the details.

Courses in prime shape: Nearby Spokane County’s Liberty Lake, MeadowWood, and Latah Creek courses will open March 11 and 13. Book tee times up to 12 days ahead. Driving range stays closed for construction — see dates and booking info.

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.

Highlights this week:

• Bowl and network in 80s style
• Heal past traumas, build self-worth
• Play doubles to rebuild Timberbeast

🫶 We got your back

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.

Weekend park reset: McEuen Park packs a massive playground for the kids, pickleball and hoops if you’re feeling competitive, and a shady lawn for easy picnics. When you need a nature fix, Tubbs Hill and the Centennial Trail are steps away… your downtown backyard without the mowing.

Upgrade playtime, book-style: When the toy bin hits peak chaos, The Well-Read Moose offers kid-approved escapes with a dedicated children’s and YA section, lively author events, and that cozy browse-for-a-minute vibe. A good story might just buy you a little quiet this week, no magic required.

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 →

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

📆 Free events worth checking out

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

🔮 Tea & Tarot @ Talisman Soul (Coeur D’Alene) | Tuesday (3/10) at 6:30 PM – Feel like your intuition’s on airplane mode? Head to Tea & Tarot at Talisman Soul for a chill reading exchange with tarot, runes, pendulums, and ritual tea, no pressure, just good company and clarity. Bring a deck, or borrow one, and let the cards gossip.

🌟 Night of Hope @ The Club at Prairie Falls (Post Falls) | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Whether you’re in the thick of a hard season or cheering on someone who is, Night of Hope gathers neighbors to launch Unyielding Hope with real stories, purpose, and breathing room, no pep talks required. It’s free, RSVP required, and support is welcome, not expected.

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration @ Paddy’s Sports Bar, Coeur d’ Alene (Coeur D’Alene) | Friday (3/13) at 5:30 PM – St. Patrick’s Day calls for a pint, some green, and catching up with fellow Vandals and friends at Paddy’s in Coeur d’Alene, the Vandal-owned standby we end up at. Expect easy conversation, hometown pride, and maybe a t-shirt if your size hasn’t been claimed already.

🌸 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.

🌱 Houseplant Swap @ Coeur d’Alene Public Library | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Your pothos is plotting a takeover, so bring a few cuttings to the library and trade them with other plant nerds, ages 14 and up. No clippings, no shame, the library has extras, friendly advice, and new varieties to try.

🥞 Sunday All You Can Eat Breakfast @ Steven H. Nipp American Legion Post 143 (Post Falls) | Sunday (3/15) at 8:00 AM – Sunday all-you-can-eat breakfast, open to the public, with eggs cooked to order, bacon, pancakes, and bottomless coffee. It’s the kind of no-fuss feast your grandparents would approve of, families welcome, adults $11, kids 6 to 10 $6, little ones free. Come hungry, leave smug.

🎲 Bingo Night @ Vintage 77 (Post Falls) | Monday (3/16) at 6:00 PM – Call it bingo night without the church-basement perfume cloud. Head to Vintage 77 for free Plant Bingo, five easy games, great drinks, and adoptable greenery before and after. Donations are optional, seats are capped at 35, so RSVP, and start practicing your victory yell.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Coeur d’Alene report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 40°F – Low: 32°F – Precip: 40%

A chance of snow before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: Snow likely after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 45°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 95%

Snow likely before 11am, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Are you quietly overpaying for car insurance? 🚗

Premiums have been climbing across Idaho but most folks won’t notice until they’re hit with a higher bill when it’s time to renew.

That’s exactly what happened to me. I had the same policy for half a decade. Autopay was on, it was out of sight and out of mind. Turns out I was blindly paying way more than everyone else I knew.

If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too – here’s the comparison tool I used.

This house is wild

In Atlas Waterfront, Coeur d’Alene, this 3,708 sq ft three-level home pairs a private elevator with Control4 automation. An open main level centers on a linear marble fireplace. Third-floor retractable glass opens to covered patios and filtered river views. The chef’s kitchen has Allure quartzite, Sub-Zero, and Wolf. The primary suite adds heated floors and a curbless walk-in shower.

Take a peek inside →