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Post Falls
Sunday, March 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Post Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers from the North Idaho Kindness Project delivered up to 2,600 appreciation cards to local organizations such as the public library, healthcare providers and schools — the campaign began with a community art contest. Nurse practitioner Lisa Breisacher, who received a card Friday morning, said the note honored her work — organizers say the effort will continue next week. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Gary Finney and Robert Roman were in a pickup that slid on an icy road during a snowmobile trip along the St. Joe River drainage; they checked the vehicle in a wintry evening and drove home safely. As leaders of the Coeur d’Alene chapter of the Foundation for Wildlife Management, they now seek volunteers and donations for their fundraiser on April 5 at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds — tickets cost $55 — to support wolf management and boost elk hunting opportunities. Coeur d'Alene Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 60-year-old man named Matthew Bowen threatened a neighbor with a gun on Gold Rush Road around 10:30 a.m. Saturday — his actions led to a temporary shelter-in-place and he was later arrested at his home after firing his gun and refusing to cooperate with deputies. KXLY
- ➤ Deputies arrested 60-year-old Matthew Bowen on Saturday at about 10:30 a.m. on Goldrush Road after he displayed a firearm and fired a shot that forced a resident to shelter in their home; officers later located him at his nearby residence where he surrendered after a brief standoff. Coeur d'Alene Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 5, the Kootenai Environmental Alliance will host the second annual Green Summit at the Coeur d’Alene First Presbyterian Church where local experts will share ways to preserve North Idaho’s green spaces and expand clean energy. The event will begin at 8 a.m.—with coffee, snacks, and discussions on protecting the aquifer and improving recycling practices. Coeur d'Alene Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Coeur d’Alene Fire Department is leading its education campaign on a $16.4 million, 10-year bond that voters will decide on May 20—funds will repair outdated facilities, replace aging fleet equipment and remodel, expand or upgrade three stations. Coeur d'Alene Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jeff Greene from Peck won a bronze medal in the Special Olympics World Games' 50-meter snowshoe race in late February — he was Idaho’s only athlete at the event and his family celebrated his lifelong dream fulfilled. KXLY
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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.
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Easter Egg Extravaganza
1-2:10 p.m. — Q'emiln Park — Free entry — Celebrate Easter with exciting egg hunts and a chance to meet the Easter Bunny.
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Easter Brunch Cruise
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises — Enjoy a delicious buffet while cruising on the serene lake waters this Easter.
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