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Elder Hutch U. Fale Presides Over Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Coeur d’Alene Idaho Temple

Elder Hutch U. Fale presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the Coeur d’Alene Idaho Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The ceremony marked the official start of construction for the sacred edifice, which will be a single-story structure of approximately 29,630 square feet on a 10.9-acre site. Elder Hutch U. Fale noted that the temple will serve as a symbol of peace and a source of divine guidance for the local community. The new temple is expected to serve nearly 15,000 Latter-day Saints in the North Idaho region, significantly reducing travel time for members who currently travel to the Spokane Valley temple. Construction began two years after the temple was announced by then-Church President Russell M. Nelson during the October 2024 General Conference. The site is located at the corner of Hanley Avenue and Coeur Terre Boulevard. The project includes a meetinghouse and an ancillary building on the grounds.

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