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Michelle Paxton and Wade Traphagen from Jewel Lake Ranch in rural Bonner County donate extra pork and beef from their 50 acre farm to local food banks to make healthy protein more affordable as meat prices rise.

They formed a nonprofit to expand their donations and give their livestock more space for grazing—offering a kinder option than cramped commercial farms.

Mom Prom will be held on April 12 at the Coeur d'Alene Eagles Ballroom from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and is hosted by A Parent’s Paradise Charities to give moms a night of dancing, music, games, and prizes — tickets start at $60.

SmartAsset’s study found that Idaho households earning between $49,956 and $149,884 are seen as middle class while Boise households are considered middle class if they earn between $53,313 and $159,954—figures based on the latest Census estimates and Pew Research; the study also notes that the state’s median income is around $75,000.

Families gathered at Ramsey Magnet School of Science on March 6 for Title Night — a superhero-themed celebration of student literary work — where they viewed classroom projects and enjoyed activities like slime making, trivia games, and pizza.

In 2024, Tubbs Hill saw 387,027 visitors with a record 6,474 on July 4, noted David Taylor of the Tubbs Hill Foundation.

The foundation improved trails by realigning 850 feet and trimming 1.2 miles of brush—actions that helped the Parks Department repair trails and add a new entry point.

The Idaho Department of Labor said that 44 counties gained over 30,497 people from July 2023 to July 2024—up 1.5% overall—and the state's 10 largest counties added most of the new residents, with Kootenai County growing by 1.7% while Nez Perce slowed down.

Roasty Toasty Potluck: Embrace Outdoor Living

This family-friendly outdoor gathering at Corbin Park offers a potluck meal, fire for roasting marshmallows, and activities like disc golf, all centered around the Nordic tradition of Friluftsliv.

Defensive Tactics ARCON Instructor Course - Post Falls

This course trains law enforcement personnel to instruct others in ARCON Defensive Tactics techniques, requiring prior experience and specific training prerequisites.