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Rise and shine, Coeur d’Alene! In today’s edition: Sliding gas prices, a returning comedy night, a polar plunge fundraiser, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Pump prices keep sliding: North Idaho gas prices have been falling, with Coeur d’Alene averaging $2.44 and some stations near $2.18, according to AAA and GasBuddy, and relief is expected to continue into 2026 — read the full story.
Leadership changes and civic tributes: Dan Gookin was sworn in as Coeur d’Alene’s mayor, pledging to build bridges. He will help interview finalists for the vacant Seat 3 and honored retiring Police Chief Lee White — read the full meeting recap.
Quality comedy on tap: Coeur d’Alene Comedy Night will return Jan. 23-24 at the Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn, its first run since 2019, with organizer and comic Alvin Williams leading the laughs — get all the details.
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Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Chilly community tradition returns: The annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Idaho will take place on February 7 at Red Lion Templin’s Hotel in Post Falls. Hosted with the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, the icy dip raises money for local athletes with intellectual disabilities. Registration is $100 per person. See when and where.
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📆 Around town this week
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🌸 January Bloom & Build Night @ His Place Church | Monday (1/12) at 6:00 PM – Bloom & Build Night is the Kootenai homestead gals’ clubhouse, part class, part social. This round is all about Healthy Tonics with Amanda, plus a snack-share and a Shop & Swap, bartering encouraged. VIPs free, guests $5, RSVP to get in before doors click shut.
❤ Random Acts of Kindness Spree @ Atticus Coffee & Gifts | Tuesday (1/13) at 11:00 AM – Trade the usual errands for a feel-good kindness crawl through Spokane, guided by a clever voice in your phone. You will brighten strangers’ days, stumble on hidden gems, and feel smug in the best way. Bring a friend, comfy shoes, and your inner Mr. Rogers.
🧀 Cheese-Making @ The Chef’s Table | Tuesday (1/13) at 6:00 PM – Chef Lesa is turning milk into bragging rights with a hands-on cheese-making night. You’ll pull mozzarella, cradle burrata, and learn ricotta and cream cheese with fun flavors, plus a couple make-at-home tricks. Your charcuterie board and your grocery bill will thank you. All for $65.
✂ Vision Board Making @ Swank Boutique | Wednesday (1/14) at 5:00 PM – Whether you already have a color-coded five-year plan or you’re still manifesting a kid-free bathroom, this vision board get-together is your jam. Grab magazines, glue sticks, scissors, and a glass of something, and let’s collage our way to better mornings, bigger trips, and fewer meetings.
🍳 Kids in the Kitchen: Spring Rolls @ Scale House Market | Thursday (1/15) at 5:00 PM – Get the kids out of nugget mode with a hands-on spring roll class that teaches Vietnamese-inspired flavors, rolling technique, and dipping-sauce basics. They’ll chop, roll, and crunch their way through herbs, rice paper, and veggies. You’ll enjoy the quiet, the pride, and maybe the leftovers.
📚 Michael Bourne @ The Well-Read Moose | Thursday (1/15) at 6:00 PM – The Well~Read Moose is hosting thriller writer Michael Bourne and his chilling new novel, We Bring You an Hour of Darkness, perfect for winter nights. Think ski-town secrets, a lynx, eco-terror trouble, and a heroine with grit. Seats disappear faster than corduroy, so RSVP.
🍽 Sensory Dinner: A Feast for Your Senses @ Nectar Catering and Events | Friday (1/16) at 7:00 PM – Whether you’re courting a memorable date night or just tired of shouting over bar TVs, this exclusive four-course sensory dinner turns eating into an experience. Expect layered flavors, aromatic surprises, playful textures, and a few audible oohs. All five senses, fully awake.
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📻 Coeur d’Alene report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 47°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 18%
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy. High near 47, with temperatures falling to around 43 in the afternoon. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 49°F – Low: 32°F – Precip: 5%
Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Southeast wind around 3 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
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