Good morning, Post Falls.

The Marcus Anderson Family Foundation rebranded to RETOVA and will operate as a self-advised fund under Schwab Charitable (focusing on religious initiatives, education, therapeutic facilities, outdoor recreation, veteran programs and affordable housing).

This change reflects an evolution of its mission to boost community impact.

On March 15, a fire damaged River Church and its attached preschool in Post Falls when a deteriorated natural gas regulator caused over-pressurization, leading firefighters to battle the flames for four hours while church leaders plan to find a new building for classes.

The Idaho Department of Education announced (March 18) that Alica Holthaus (former superintendent of the Mountain View and St. Maries Joint school districts) has been named deputy superintendent for the northern regions to support local education agencies in North Idaho.

Trustees of the Lakeland School Board placed Superintendent Rusty Taylor on paid leave on Monday and appointed Assistant Superintendent Jake Massey as interim, with plans to open applications for a permanent replacement soon to keep school operations steady.

Yesterday, the Senate Health and Welfare Committee voted Tuesday to send House Bill 928 for amendment – the legislation would ban DEI practices at Medicaid-funded facilities and faces pushback from health professionals and legislators who worry it may hinder patient care; lawmakers plan further revisions.

The Coeur d'Alene Design Review Commission will review plans for a new LDS temple and meeting house tomorrow at noon in the Community Room at the Public Library.

The project covers a 10.91-acre lot and includes nearly 30,000 sqft of worship and ancillary space.

Local city and county officials submitted a plan to address PFAS, outlining steps to monitor and remediate contamination (with input from environmental experts) aimed at protecting public health.

The proposal is set to guide future efforts in affected areas.

Kootenai Health & MultiCare broke ground on the Prairie Medical Campus on Tuesday afternoon at Highway 41 & Prairie Avenue.

The 30-acre facility with a micro-hospital, imaging center and office spaces will open in phases in 2028 as a new center for local health care.

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.

Me and Ken P: Jazz at the JACC

7-9 p.m. — The Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center — $25 plus tax & fees — Celebrate live jazz with the David Larsen Quartet and special guest Darryl Yokley.