Good morning, Post Falls.

3rd Avenue Marketplace announced Tuesday that executive director Leslie Orth is retiring after ten years of service and board chair Charlene Holbrook will take over as the new executive director on June 2.

Holbrook brings over 30 years of leadership experience (including 22 years as communications director at Post Falls Police Department) and recently won the Volunteer of the Year Award for her service at the nonprofit.

Yesterday, Hagadone Hospitality broke ground on the Sherman Tower in downtown Coeur d’Alene as part of a major expansion of the Coeur d’Alene Resort.

The project will add 139 rooms and new dining and social spaces—construction will begin immediately and is expected to finish in May 2027—creating local jobs and boosting business.

Prosecutors in Latah County stated they may call members of Bryan Kohberger’s family to testify in his trial for the first-degree murder of four students in November 2022—requesting that these relatives stay outside the courtroom until they speak and filing their witness list by April 21.

A north Idaho family reported two century-old horse saddles were stolen overnight from a locked area—one a prized big horn saddle passed down for 100 years—and the sheriff urged anyone with information to call.

Coeur d’Alene tribal member and language expert Cheffrey Sailto spoke today at North Idaho College’s Edminster Student Union Building for American Indian Heritage Week, giving his opening message twice — in Coeur d’Alene and in English.

He now teaches the Coeur d’Alene language at Lakeside High School and said that learning from tribal elder Lawrence Nicodemus — who helped create a Salish writing system — guides him as he shares his heritage with local youth.

Post Falls resident Michelle Lippert—who served 24 years on the School Board and was named Board Chair of the Year—announced her candidacy for the Community Library Network board of trustees in the May 20 election.

She said she will focus on restoring parental rights in library decisions and expanding library hours and services.

Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 304—cutting $100 million in taxes a year—to give property tax relief for primary residences; homeowners with an average tax bill of about $3,000 will save around $400 annually starting this fall.

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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.