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Hello Coeur d’Alene! Hope your coffee’s especially good this morning.

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Policing powers reinstated, gold at record highs, and a whimsical Alice tea party + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

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

Policy shift in local policing: Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris reinstated deputy powers for Spirit Lake Police in February after May 2023 suspension, citing law enforcement system security. Sensitive data access resumes under county oversight — see what changed and why.

Regional environmental efforts spotlighted: KEA’s North Idaho Green Summit will be March 21 at First Presbyterian Church in Coeur d’Alene, featuring speakers and conversations on aquifer protection and renewable energy. Tickets are $10 — see topics and ticket info.

Growth strains emergency services funding: Kootenai County Fire and Rescue approved placing a temporary levy on the May ballot to meet demand, which if approved would cost $37.77 per $100,000 in taxable assessed value — see cost and timeline details.

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:

• Learn to identify Idaho’s native trees
• Chat with Post Falls police over coffee
• Celebrate spring with an Easter egg hunt
• Unlock clinical-level wellness data from home*

💎 Local business spotlight

Steep a little sanity: When the midweek brain fog hits, pop into Revival Tea Company for a comforting lineup at their Coeur d’Alene tasting room—classic black and green teas, cozy herbals, and seriously good chai—brewed to sip slow and reset before you head back out into downtown life.

Add some Western flair: Coeur d’Alene Galleries specializes in Western, wildlife, and sporting art, but the vibe is anything but dusty—new works rotate in and the staff actually loves to talk shop. If your walls feel a little “meh,” this is your nudge to upgrade them locally.

Make it a sing-along night: When the week needs a jolt, Duelers Piano Bar turns your song requests into full-room choruses, cheeky banter, and shameless chair dancing. Grab your crew, toss a few requests in the tip jar, and let the pianists battle it out while you laugh too hard.

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 →

Own a piece of Apple for less than a coffee: Every time you buy something from Amazon or Starbucks, you’re putting money in their pocket. Fractional shares flip that: you can own a slice of those companies for as little as a dollar. Most investing apps make it incredibly easy, with zero commissions and no account minimums. See which ones we recommend →

Mom says she’s fine. You’re not so sure: “What if something happens when you’re home alone?” You’ve asked a hundred times, but the outcome’s always the same. I don’t need that. Life Alert’s for old people. The real struggle isn’t finding a medical alert system that’ll work… it’s finding one she won’t fight you on. We looked into five options designed to settle the standoff, from smartwatches to systems with nothing to wear at all. See which ones stood out →

Thinning hair? Your shampoo was never going to fix it: I’ve spent an embarrassing amount of money on hair-loss products, biotin, masks, sprays, you name it. Not one of them lasted. Turns out, most things target the strand, not the follicle (where thinning actually happens). Dermatologists have been prescribing treatments that work for years, but there are now plenty of options available with no office visits required. See our top picks for men and women →

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 →

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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🍵 Etiquette Class & Formal Tea Party @ La Tea Da – A Tea Room (Post Falls) | Wednesday (3/18) at 5:30 PM – Trading sweats for linen napkins at an etiquette class with a proper tea, because being civilized is still in. You’ll tackle table manners, tea service, hosting with poise, and the art of entering a room like you meant to. Pinkies down, conversation up.

🎳 Bowl-A-Rama @ River City Lanes (Post Falls) | Thursday (3/19) at 4:00 PM – Dust off the neon, crank up the synth, and meet me at River City Lanes for an 80s-flavored bowling throwback. Teams of friends, coworkers, or that neighbor who still owns leg warmers are welcome, members or not. Big hair encouraged, friendly trash talk, actual networking.

🍔 Food Truck Friday @ Lake City High School (Coeur D’Alene) | Friday (3/20) at 3:00 PM – Skip your usual Friday routine and roll into Lake City High for the first Food Truck Friday. Multiple vendors, local bites, and a Student Council fundraiser that helps fund the Valentine’s Dance and Senior Prom, no chaperone duty required. Eat well, feel virtuous.

🎶 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.

💖 Kindness Stone Workshop @ New Leaf Nursery (Hayden) | Saturday (3/21) at 11:00 AM – Whether your kid is a budding Picasso or just wants to splash some color, this free class has them painting kindness rocks to keep or hide around town for a surprise smile. Best for ages 7+, younger with help, and spots are limited, so RSVP.

🚗 Hot Rod and Classic Cruise @ Killer Burger Hayden | Saturday (3/21) at 1:00 PM – Every third Saturday, the Killer Burger parking lot transforms into a rolling time capsule, packed with hot rods, classics, and that unmistakable fry aroma. Swing by for chrome, chatter, and a burger, then swap stories you swear get better, and louder, every month.

☕ 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: 57°F – Low: 48°F – Precip: 39%

A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 57. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 62°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 25%

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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On the Spokane River near Lake Coeur d’Alene, this 2017 remodel spans two parcels with two docks and a covered boat lift. Wood floors, granite, and a skylit gourmet kitchen shine. The primary suite adds a soaker tub and heated floors. A walk-out basement, stone fireplace great room, covered deck, RV parking, and space for a shop.

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