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Good morning, Coeur d’Alene! In today’s edition: A site’s next chapter, record small-business lending, a twelfth night masquerade ball, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
A site’s next chapter: The Atlas Building Center, built in 1979 by the Richards family, was demolished following years of vacancy, paving the way for The Junction at Kathleen and stirring debate locally — read the full story.
Nationwide financing surge explained: The SBA announced record small-business lending in FY 2025, topping $44 billion across 84,000 loans, including $1.2 billion in the Seattle District, a 12 percent increase over the prior year — get the national and local breakdown.
Off-road clubs lend muscle: Seventy-five volunteers recently cleared nearly 500 fallen trees from Forest Service roads in North Idaho, opening miles of access and expected to save time and resources when heavy snow arrives — read the full story.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per 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.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
A family-infused baking journey: At 29, Taysia Matthias is among Coeur d’Alene’s youngest brick-and-mortar owners. She started baking at 19, grew a cottage operation, and recently opened a storefront at 291 E. Appleway Ave. Expect treats made with clean, natural ingredients, reflecting her healthy-living focus. Read the full story.
Small decor, big mood: If your living room needs a pick-me-up, Mix It Up Home stocks pillows, throws, lamps, wall art, mirrors, clocks, even a few furniture pieces. Everything feels considered, not big-box. Do a quick lap, snag a couple accents, and suddenly your couch looks intentional.
Cider without the fuss: If your fridge is low on crisp and bubbly, CDA Taphouse Unchained pours a rotating mix of ciders alongside local brews, in a chill, bike-themed setting where it’s easy to linger past one pour these days.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now, you’ll get three free gifts, AND you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
This week
❤ Random Acts of Kindness Spree @ Atticus Coffee & Gifts | Tuesday (1/6) at 11:00 AM – Trade errands for a feel-good Spokane safari. A cheerful host in your phone sends you on small kindness missions that uncover hidden gems, oddball history, and the kind of spots you forget to visit. Do good, explore, then treat yourself, no guilt.
🍷 Paint & Sip Party! @ Pinot’s Palette | Thursday (1/8) at 7:00 PM – Trade your snow shovel for a stemmed glass at Pinot’s Palette for the lunar Paint & Sip, now in its winter chapter with a frosty, icy palette. Paint the moon, sip something decent, and tack on a DIY candle for extra cozy. Register: https://www.pinotspalette.com/cda/event/870102
🖼 Art Walk @ Magpie | Friday (1/9) at 5:00 PM – Second Friday ArtWalk turns downtown CDA into a roving gallery, and Magpie’s the cozy hub with local art, unique gifts, and handcrafted jewelry. Swing by on Sherman for late-night browsing, summer vibes, and the kind of neighborly chatter you actually enjoy.
This weekend
📔 The Decorated Journal: Mini Vision Board Workshop @ Coeur d’Alene Public Library | Saturday (1/10) at 10:30 AM – Take a breather from resolution whiplash and build a mini vision board for 2026. They supply the art stuff, you bring your power words, big dreams, and a willingness to turn goals into actual steps. Expect visualization tricks, affirmations, and a clarity reboot.
🛍 $10 Bag Sale for Charity @ Kootenai County Fairgrounds | Saturday (1/10) at 2:00 PM – Clear some closet space, then hit Kootenai County Fairgrounds for Beau Monde’s $10 bag sale, where treasure hunting helps the neighbors. Fill a bag for ten bucks, all for local charities, and they’ve already raised over $190K. Bring comfy shoes, patience, and your bargain swagger.
⚾ Timebaby @ J Bones Musicland | Saturday (1/10) at 3:00 PM – Catch the hardworking Timebaby crew twice in one day, a double header with 3 pm and 7 pm shows. Grab the matinee for grooves, or come back after dinner for round two, same talent, fresh energy, and zero guilt about being home before the news.
🏆 Emma Fuchs Memorial Tournament @ River City Lanes | Sunday (1/11) at 9:00 AM – At the lanes, it’s the Emma Fuchs Memorial Tournament, a no tap showdown where nine is as good as ten, and bragging rights count double. Lace up, raise a glass to Emma, and let the bumpers stay down. Trash talk encouraged, wrist braces optional.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Coeur d’Alene report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 37°F – Low: 30°F – Precip: 93%
A chance of rain before 7am, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Rain and snow before 10pm, then rain and snow likely between 10pm and 1am, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 36°F – Low: 29°F – Precip: 66%
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Later: Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around one inch possible.
This house is wild
This Mill River home serves up unobstructed river and mountain vistas, plus access to a private gated community beach. An open concept layout anchors daily life, with a chef’s kitchen dressed in granite and stainless. Updates include refinished hardwoods, a new tiled entry, and a refreshed half bath. Three oversized bedrooms include a primary suite that frames the water, adding a stone gas fireplace and an oversized walk-in closet. Every fixture has been updated and the home shows meticulous care.
A three car garage with tall doors handles gear and toys. Above it, a separate living unit with its own entrance, kitchen, laundry, and bath suits multigenerational living or rental flexibility.
Take a peek inside →
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