Progress and Peril in 1976 and 1926 | Spokane News

In 1976, Coeur d’Alene reinvented its lakefront by demolishing the historic Playland Pier and turning it into a sprawling sandy beach with stunning views — a major tourist upgrade. Meanwhile, in 1926, the region faced a wildfire emergency as forests burned out of control, firefighters collapsed under the strain, and a deadly train fire on the Inland Empire Railway forced passengers to leap from burning cars. Amidst this chaos, pilots like Nick Mamer risked their lives spotting new blazes — a wild mix of progress and peril that shaped the region’s past. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/39f51178ad329161