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Post Falls
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Post Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local firefighters in Post Falls are preparing for wildfire season by reviewing equipment and training with local partners; they will boost readiness when fire risks increase later. The measures aim to ensure a fast, coordinated emergency response. KXLY
- ➤ Local DAR chapters and community members planted nearly 600 trees on Saturday to create the U.S. Air Force Maj. Doral L. McGee Forest on 30 acres of private land — an effort to honor Caudle’s late father that involved about 40 volunteers and youth groups. Coeur d'Alene Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jean's Beans marks its one-year anniversary today in Post Falls & will offer special promotions during the celebration to thank local customers for their support. KXLY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dozens of students, teachers and parents gathered in the rain Wednesday at McEuen Park to see a new statue of local therapy dog Stewy, spotlighted in children’s books that have given away 16,000 copies to boost reading. Artist Terry Lee created the sculpture with support from Knudtsen Chevrolet. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Post Falls High School’s Trojan Theatre presents The Drowsy Chaperone Jr., a one-hour family musical opening tonight at 7 (tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults) that runs through April 24. Coeur d'Alene Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students are preparing for their annual plant sale, with school officials set to confirm time and location soon. KXLY
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A coalition of local conservation groups including the Kootenai Environmental Alliance and Trout Unlimited has asked the Canadian Environment Minister to form an independent review panel to examine Glencore’s proposed Fording River Mine expansion, since Idaho’s Kootenai River is already impaired — the minister has until April 23 to decide. Coeur d'Alene Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Forest Service announced a plan that will consolidate Idaho’s forest management into a single state office when the current fire season ends. The agency will move its headquarters to Salt Lake City and add a Boise facility — relocating about 500 employees while limiting public comment on projects. Coeur d'Alene Press
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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.
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Little Mania Wrestling Event
6-9 p.m. — Post Falls Pavilion — VIP tickets available — Experience an electrifying night of mini wrestling with exclusive access to legendary wrestlers.
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