Good morning, Post Falls.

At Wednesday's Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber Intergenerational Lunch and Learn at the Companions Animal Center in Hayden, leadership consultant Jeff Conroy explained that clear communication bridges gaps between generations.

He noted that employers benefit by adjusting management methods to respect individual needs.

A local supply drive to support Ronald McDonald House starts today; residents can drop off essential items at designated community centers (details provided by organizers).

The Foundation for Wildlife Management will host a fundraising banquet on April 4 at the Jacklin Building of the Kootenai County Fairgrounds in Coeur d’Alene, featuring dinner at 5 p.m., auctions, raffles and games with prizes like firearms and outdoor gear (tickets are available online).

Silverwood remains unchanged under new ownership by Herschend Family Entertainment; the theme park will offer unchanged season passes and ticket prices with its signature rides (Night of the Stars, Coaster Classic and Scarywood) beginning May 2 near Athol.

Local elementary teams from Coeur d'Alene and Lakeland districts competed in Idaho Battle of the Books tournaments on March 18 at Ramsey Magnet School and Twin Lakes Elementary; Atlas Elementary's Riptide Readers, Twin Lakes' Well-Read Moose, and Spirit Lake Elementary's Total Recall earned spots in the regionals on April 18.

The Bureau of Land Management approved three fuels management projects in Kootenai and Shoshone counties to improve forest health and reduce wildfire risk, with thinning set to begin this summer and timber harvest planned for the fall while prescribed burning starts in 2027.

Idaho Fish and Game announced that more than 25,000 catchable rainbow trout, ranging from 10 to 12 inches, will be released in various Panhandle lakes in April; schedules may change based on weather and most anglers need a fishing license (youth under 14 fish free).

Hayden Lake Marina withdrew its expansion application Friday after community concerns over the project's size and the lack of public consultation.

The public hearing planned for April 15 was canceled following a city council decision that denied support for the proposal.

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.