A first grader at Winton Elementary in Coeur d'Alene got a huge surprise today when the Fire Prevention Cooperative of North Idaho presented him with a brand new bike and helmet.

Daniel T. Valverde III was one of 500 students entered in a drawing for the bike after completing a special homework assignment for the Fire Prevention Cooperative. Following a school assembly on fire prevention the students were asked to go home and discuss fire prevention with their parents, create a fire plan and practice with a fire drill.

Once their parents signed a form saying they had done all those things as a family, the student's names were entered in the drawing. For Daniel, winning was extra special. His dad said that Daniel had recently given away his own bike to a neighbor because he thought his friend needed it more.

Coeur d'Alene has become the fifth city in Idaho to pass a law that bans discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

The City Council late Tuesday approved an anti-discrimination law by a 5-1 vote.

The ordinance protects people in areas of employment and public accommodations, such as restaurants and housing, by preventing discrimination solely based on "sexual orientation, gender identity and expression."

Opponents contended the rule discriminates against those with religious beliefs by forcing them to go against their conscience for the benefit of a select few.

Boise, Sandpoint, Ketchum and Moscow have already adopted similar rules.

The rule does not apply to churches or religious organizations or people who are renting a room in their home.

The City of Coeur d'Alene wants to give boaters one last reminder that the Third Street boat launch will be closing this Saturday, June 1st and will remain closed for the remainder of the season.

The closure is due to the construction being done on the west end of McEuen Field. The launch will be closed through September 30th. 

In addition to the boat launch closure, Sherman Ave. is also closed as part of the Third Street improvement project. Despite concerns that Sherman will not be ready for Car d'Alene, the city wants to assure residents that it will be completed in time for the annual event.