Good morning, Post Falls.

The 3rd Avenue Marketplace is working to boost funding for programs that serve vulnerable community members in Post Falls.

The effort supports a Backpack Program that discreetly provides food for more than 250 students + senior programs offering hot lunches and bingo prizes.

Inlander Restaurant Week kicks off tonight with over 100 restaurants offering three-course meals from $25 to $45.

The local initiative supports hospitality workers with matched donations (STCU will match all contributions) and runs through March 7.

The Bartender’s Ball returns at the Coeur d'Alene Casino at 6 p.m. Saturday with top mixologists and chefs offering handcrafted cocktails and appetizers – proceeds benefit Shoshone Pet Rescue.

Tickets cost $50 for singles, $90 for couples in advance, and $60 at the door.

Renowned clarinetist James Sullivan returns to the conservatory (after 25 years in Los Angeles) to lead its chamber music department and offer private lessons.

Beginning in May, the conservatory will host a series of chamber performances at the historic Hamilton House.

Idaho Fish and Game shot three wolves from a helicopter last weekend in Unit 4 of the Panhandle elk zone to reduce predation and improve elk survival as part of its wildlife management plan.

The move follows years of declining elk harvests and adds to ongoing debates over habitat concerns.

Crews will begin the final construction season on Monday to replace two I-90 bridges over the Coeur d’Alene River near Cataldo; lane reductions on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. will guide traffic until the project is completed by the end of 2026.

State officials report planned budget cuts may reduce funding for mental health courts serving our community.

A review is underway — officials say the changes could limit support services for those in need.

The Coeur d’Alene Design Review Commission approved a new five-story, 173-room Hilton Dual Brand Hotel design near Lee Court and Appleway Avenue yesterday.

Hilton’s project manager said the design will include additional trees — and permits are expected to be submitted by June.

Night of Hope

6:30-8 p.m. — Events at Prairie Falls — Free entry — Experience an uplifting community gathering sharing stories of resilience and hope.

March Sunday Social Dance for Active Adults

3-6 p.m. — Follow My Lead Dance Studio — Entry fee not specified — Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of diverse dance styles including Ballroom, Swing, and Latin amidst a casual environment.