Good morning, Post Falls.

The North Idaho Home and Garden Show is on today at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and returns Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; tickets are $7 ($5 with a food donation) and vendors will offer ideas for home improvement and landscaping.

Avista crews have restored power to about 93% of customers hit by Wednesday’s windstorm, with Coeur d’Alene expected to regain power by 6 p.m. today and repairs in Kellogg and St. Maries scheduled for Sunday at 4 p.m. and noon.

Since Wednesday, Avista crews restored power to most of 61,000 customers after a windstorm caused widespread outages.

As of 10:40 a.m. today, with 86% restored, crews continue working despite new snowfall and customers in the Silver Valley and Colville may not have power until Sunday.

Rylan Butera, a film composer from Coeur d’Alene, will show his sci-fi thriller Recollection with a live string quintet tomorrow in Coeur d’Alene; the film will stream March 19, offering a blend of electronic sounds and string sections (supported by his family production team).

North Idaho gardeners are starting seeds indoors this early March as they gear up for summer harvests — a process that shows how small, careful steps can lead to big growth.

Nearly 2,000 students from Coeur d’Alene High, Lake City High, and Venture Academy earned honor roll recognition for strong grades during the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year.

School leaders praised supportive teachers, engaged families, and committed communities (490 earned Highest Honors, 804 High Honors, and 648 received Honors).

Coeur d’Alene angler Kyle Hatrock caught a record 27-inch Westslope cutthroat trout on Feb.

1 in Lake Pend Oreille, beating the previous record by 2 inches (state records confirm) and solidifying the lake’s legacy as a top trophy fishery.

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.

Easter Egg Extravaganza

1-2:10 p.m. — Q'emiln Park — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon hunting for 20,000 eggs and meeting the Easter Bunny.