Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
Good morning, Post Falls.
🏘️ Community
DS Connections NW invites Post Falls residents to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day today with the 'Rock Your Socks' campaign—featuring sock sales at Genesee School and coffee pop-ups at Jitterz, Gourmet Bean on Government Way, and Outlaw Coffee in Hayden.
Families can also enjoy open gym, hot cocoa, dancing, and treats at The Little Gym.
🎭 Culture
Mary Lou Reed received the 2026 Women in American History Award at an event held Friday morning by the DAR Lt. George Farragut Chapter, honoring her decades of service protecting public lands & water.
She accepted the award with her son as local students were also recognized.
🎓 Education
Six NIC students won medals at the Idaho SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference held at the College of Western Idaho’s Micron Building in Nampa on March 5 and 6.
The three gold medalists will travel to Atlanta on June 1 to compete in the national event.
After a fire destroyed the building, staff and students at River Tech School of Performing Arts and Technology are planning a rebuild.
They will meet soon to discuss improvements + restoration to ensure the school supports future classes.
🌲 Environment
Gardeners in Post Falls are warned that Roundup now uses a mix of fast-acting herbicides instead of glyphosate so labels must be read carefully to avoid damage; products with diquat + triclopyr may affect soil and nearby plants.
🏥 Health
A measles exposure linked to an unvaccinated child from Kootenai County has led Providence Sacred Heart’s emergency department to implement screening protocols and continue contact tracing while health officials stress the importance of vaccination.
An unvaccinated child from Kootenai County confirmed with measles prompted Providence Sacred Heart to alert emergency patients over the weekend.
Health officials advise anyone exposed to call their provider promptly (the MMR vaccine remains effective if given within six days).
🎉 Post Falls Events
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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.
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