Ironman 70.3 Coeur d’Alene returns Sunday, June 22, 2025—and it’s one of the most scenic and athlete‑friendly races in North America. Set against the backdrop of pristine Lake Coeur d’Alene, the half‑Ironman challenges participants with a 1.2‑mile swim, a 56‑mile hilly bike and a 13.1‑mile run through historic lakeside neighborhoods.
2025 marks Autism Society of Idaho’s 13th annual Walk for Autism Acceptance, with this year’s event taking place from 9am to noon Saturday, April 19. Held at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds (4056 North Government Way) in Coeur d’Alene, the event includes a 5k Walk or Run, a Micro Walk (shorter distance), an Easter Egg Hunt, Resource Fair and raffles!
The CdA Backpack Program, part of the national Feeding America initiative, launched in November 2010 to address child hunger in Coeur d’Alene. Starting with just 16 students at Lakes Middle School, it now provides food kits to more than 550 students across 15 schools within the Coeur d’Alene School District each week — a number that continues to grow as community needs increase.
My name is Jillian, and I have been an editor and writer here in Coeur d’Alene since 2006, during which time I’ve had the opportunity to work for nine publications across North Idaho, into Spokane and as far as Gig Harbor, Washington. I am grateful to have the opportunity to now focus all my attention, energy and passion on my local community, finding and sharing heartfelt stories, spotlighting the incredible people, showcasing local businesses, organizations and nonprofits, and of course highlighting the many wonderful events our area has to offer.
