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In today's newsletter:

  • What does Sheriff Norris’ move mean for Coeur d’Alene policing?
  • How new fentanyl-sniffing K-9s could affect drug busts here
  • How a Tubbs Hill painter reached the prestigious 2026 Prix de West

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A little rain, with a high of 51 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy, temps: high: 47, low: 42.
  • Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 50 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Sheriff Norris revokes cross-deputization of Cd'A, Rathdrum police chiefs (cdapress.com) — Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris has revoked countywide policing authority for Coeur d’Alene Police Chief Lee White and two other top officers, raising questions about how local agencies can operate across the county. The move follows an investigation into Norris’ conduct at a February town hall held at Coeur d’Alene High School, and other officers’ cross-deputization status remains uncertain.
   

2. Idaho State Police trains K-9s to detect fentanyl odor (fox28spokane.com) — Idaho State Police announced in Coeur d'Alene that its nine drug-detection K-9s are now certified to sniff out fentanyl, adding to their existing lineup of illegal drug odors. Handlers say the highly trained dogs can learn a new scent in under a week, and they carry Narcan to help keep both officers and animals safe during drug investigations statewide.
   

3. Natural world inspires Coeur d'Alene watercolor artist (cdapress.com) — Local watercolor artist Jessica Bryant, based in Coeur d’Alene, is gaining national recognition after a sold-out solo show at Coeur d’Alene Galleries and selection as a guest artist for the 2026 Prix de West. She draws much of her inspiration from nearby landscapes like Tubbs Hill, as well as past residencies in national parks across the West.
   

4. Special ed funding is the top priority for trustees in 2026 session (idahoednews.org) — School trustees who met recently in Coeur d'Alene made boosting special education funding their top priority for Idaho’s 2026 legislative session. Despite a tight state budget and a projected deficit, the Idaho School Boards Association and state superintendent are aligned on seeking $50 million in special ed block grants while resisting more tax credits for private schools.
   

5. ‘I love Criner.' Retiring at Rocky Mountain, this ‘special' coach changed lives (idahostatesman.com) — A longtime Idaho high school football coach with deep family coaching roots, including his father’s stint at Coeur d’Alene High in 1980, is retiring after 45 years on the sidelines. Former players describe how his mentorship extended far beyond the field, shaping their character and lives as much as their football skills.
   

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