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Post Falls
Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Good morning, Post Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Jan. 16, Lakeland High School held its annual Battle for the Paddle in Rathdrum — the Hawks clinched their seventh win over Sandpoint while raising nearly $27,000 for local causes with spirited competitions and teacher dares. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Local volunteers are gearing up for the upcoming Point in Time count to gather data on housing and service needs in Post Falls. The effort will support local agencies in planning community services. KXLY
- ➤ North Idaho Centennial Trail, used by nearly 800,000 visitors and bringing in $6 million for local businesses, is set to expand with new segments extending to Highway 41—linking Post Falls to Rathdrum. Officials say upcoming projects such as an underpass to Prairie Avenue will boost community activities and growth. Coeur d'Alene Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rustler's Roost in Hayden now has new owners following its sale by long-time co-owners Woody and Daren McEvers after 42 years. Mike and Chris Yost aim to preserve the eatery's legacy and continue serving customers seven days a week. Coeur d'Alene Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Anna-Rose Carleton—local book lover—has worked at the Well~Read Moose Bookstore for eight years, sharing her top reads with our community. She hosts a Valentine's Day romance sale with giveaways to celebrate local literature. Coeur d'Alene Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kootenai Health today hired former legislator Paul Amador as its government affairs and community relations manager to build partnerships and support local health care policies. He brings nearly two decades of experience in public service and health care advocacy. Coeur d'Alene Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A local veterinarian stepped in to treat a dog in need when its family couldn’t afford care, saving the pet’s life and bringing hope to the community. KXLY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coeur d’Alene's public works committee will review a memorandum on Monday calling for Ironman organizers to shift the finish line to City Park for the June 21 race and provide barricade support for the Car d’Lane event scheduled June 19-20 to avoid conflict. Coeur d'Alene Press
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