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Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Good morning, Post Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Longtime Safeway employee Jamie Walton retired after over three decades at the Fourth Street store and was celebrated on Tuesday with coworkers and customers who praised his warm service & community impact. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ The North Idaho History Club honored founder Syd Albright with a tribute meeting; the club shared memories of the man who died Dec. 1 at his Post Falls home after cancer - a celebration of life is set for Friday at 11 a.m. at the Altar Church in Coeur d’Alene. Coeur d'Alene Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Washington's higher tax on gold & silver is pushing customers to shop in Idaho as they seek better pricing. Local retailers report increased cross-border sales, which experts say could shift regional business dynamics. KXLY
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Consumer Reports (CR) says winter bargains abound this month with deals on dishwashers, mattresses, tablets, and space heaters as retailers clear out older inventory. Shoppers in Post Falls may find extra savings during Presidents’ Day sales (especially on models with safety features) and are advised to compare prices before buying. KXLY
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kootenai County Fire and Rescue crews rescued a small deer trapped on the ice at Fernan Lake on Monday and safely guided it to shore. KXLY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local officials announced new tax changes that will affect residents during this filing season—citizens are advised to review updated guidelines before filing returns. The change is implemented to simplify processes and ensure compliance. KXLY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Regional Planned Parenthood nonprofits disputed Bonner County officials' comments on women’s reproductive health care by noting that Planned Parenthood does not provide local services while Panhandle Health District remains the primary provider, and raised concerns over declining OB-GYN options. Coeur d'Alene Press
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