Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of March.
Good morning, Post Falls.
One Site for Seniors is hosting CDA Bandstand at Lake City Center from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday—offering free live music, dancing, beverages, snacks and silent auctions to show its work helping those with Alzheimer’s and dementia while giving caregivers needed support, according to executive director Bill Muck.
Post Falls voters will soon decide on a replacement levy to fund after-school activities, sports, staff salaries and campus security.
The measure would extend the $44.69 rate already paid and cover nearly $6 million per year for two years—early in-person voting begins May 5.
Veterans and other claimants who disagree with a VA decision can choose from three review options (Supplemental Claim, Higher-Level Review, or Board Appeal) to re-assess their claims.
Starting next week, the Idaho Transportation Department will begin a two-year project to resurface an 8-mile section of I-90 from Wolf Lodge over Fourth of July Pass—upgrading lighting near the pass, drainage, and concrete barriers.
Drivers must expect single-lane travel in each direction and lowered speed limits during daytime work—with completion expected by fall.
The CDA Police Department will host two Internet Safety for Parents classes on April 10 and 24 at 6 p.m. at 3818 N.
Schreiber Way—cohosted by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force—to help parents learn about apps, gaming consoles, computers and other devices; registration is required for the limited spots.
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador issued a consumer protection alert after 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and stated the company may sell its assets—including stored genetic data—which raises privacy concerns.
Idaho residents can remove their genetic data by following the instructions provided on the company website.
A petition urging Senator Mike Crapo to protect Medicaid during budget talks was delivered to his offices, including one in Coeur d'Alene, by Idaho Voices for Children and Idaho Supports Medicaid with 8,548 signatures + the letter warns that cuts to Medicaid and food help would risk care for children, seniors, and people with disabilities and strain rural clinics.
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.
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.
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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