Community Corner
🌱 Will your Kootenai Health care stay in-network next year?
And on the Coeur d'Alene Patch calendar - Sunset Falls
Good morning to you Coeur d'Alene! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Will your Kootenai Health care stay in-network next year?
- How fast are Coeur d’Alene-area home prices really climbing?
Also on today's calendar: Don't Drink The Water and 2 more events.
Find out what's happening in Coeur dAlenefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Coeur dAlenefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 45 and low of 34 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, a bit of snow, temps: high: 40, low: 24.
- Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 32 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Kootenai Health, Regence reach agreement to continue in-network healthcare (krem.com) — Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene has secured a new two-year contract with Regence BlueShield of Idaho, keeping the hospital and its 250-plus providers in-network for local Regence members. That means no disruption to appointments, referrals, or ongoing treatments, including for Idaho state employees. Coverage continues seamlessly starting Jan. 1, and patients don’t need to take any action. 
• Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Coeur d'Alene metro area (santafenewmexican.com) — Home values across the Coeur d’Alene metro area, including the city itself, have risen sharply over the past five years, with Coeur d’Alene’s typical home now around $579,000. Nearby communities like Hayden, Athol, Worley, and Hayden Lake have seen even steeper long-term gains, underscoring how competitive and expensive the broader regional market has become.
📸 Around Coeur d'Alene
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Coeur d'Alene
★ Featured events ★
- Sunset Falls
Pinot's Palette, 728 N 4th St, Coeur d'Alene
3:30 pm
Friday December 26
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Other local events
- Don't Drink The Water
Black Lodge , 206 N 3rd St , Coeur d'Alene
6:00 pm - Family Rec Swim @ KROC (FREE-$18)
1765 W Golf Course Rd , Coeur d'Alene
8:30 pm - BOCC: Status Update
Kootenai County Public Meetings , 451 Government Way , Coeur d'Alene
10:00 am - BOCC: Business Meeting
Kootenai County Public Meetings , 451 Government Way , Coeur d'Alene
2:00 pm
Saturday December 27
Tuesday December 30
📣 Coeur d'Alene Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- BOCC: Community Development
Kootenai County Public Meetings , 451 Government Way , Coeur d'Alene
10:00 am - SEE Into Our Future at Safe Passage
Safe Passage , 850 N. 4th St. , CDA
3:00 pm - Planning & Zoning Commission - 6:00 PM
Kootenai County Public Meetings , 451 Government Way , Coeur d'Alene
6:00 pm - Drop In & DIY
Pinot's Palette , 728 N 4th St , Coeur d'Alene
7:30 pm - Electric Winter
Pinot's Palette , 728 N 4th St , Coeur d'Alene
7:30 pm - Afterschool Adventures: Hayden (FREE)
8385 N Government Wy , Hayden Lake
10:30 pm - YogaFaith In Person Classes
Barre Length + Strength , 9040 Hess St , Hayden
11:00 am
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Papa John's - Dough Nation posted a job opening for Pizza Crew Member - Papa Johns - No Experience Required in Hayden. Apply here.
- FloForm Countertops posted a job opening for Experienced Polisher / Fabricator (Night Shift) in Post Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coeur d'Alene here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hayden
- Legals for December, 23 2025 (cdapress.com)
- Daughters of the American Revolution honor Newby-ginnings founder (cdapress.com)
- Numerica announces 'Five Days of Family Fun' (bonnersferryherald.com)
Hayden Lake
- Legals for December, 24 2025 (cdapress.com)
Ok Coeur d'Alene! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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