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Post Falls
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Post Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Elton Turcotte — 72-year-old builder — has built about 10 birdhouses each year for 60 years to give bluebirds and wood ducks nesting spots in Post Falls and nearby areas. His annual work fills a local need as natural tree cavities decline. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Post Falls staff have taken over planning the parade after community ambassadors ended management last year. The staff used a $4,200 cost estimate from the previous event + are planning a downtown route, ensuring the parade will run in July and a new host will be found for future celebrations. Coeur d'Alene Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On April 10, the Lt. George Farragut Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored Kootenai Junior/Senior High freshman Dani Davidson for winning the Patriots of the American Revolution Essay Contest with her essay 'Hamilton’s Revolution' and awarded her a commemorative medal, certificate and $200. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Families in the Post Falls School District attended READY! for Kindergarten on Wednesday at Mullan Trail Elementary to learn play-based methods and receive $100 toy kits for early learning. The joint program by United Way and the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children prepared kids for kindergarten. Coeur d'Alene Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Scientists report that bee populations are declining mainly because of urban growth, rising temperatures and pesticides, not due to managed honey bees (vital for farming) outcompeting wild bees. Residents of Post Falls can help by planting flowering plants (available in local nurseries) in gardens and parks to support pollinators. Coeur d'Alene Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Idaho father Damian Cartiglia struggles after state cuts ended the Parents as Caregivers program nearly a year ago—he now faces an eviction notice Tuesday and is exploring a move to secure support for his autistic son. KXLY
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Idaho Master Gardener Candace Godwin is growing the first GMO vegetable seed available for home gardeners, the Purple Tomato (created by Norfolk Healthy Produce using snapdragon genes), in her greenhouse with six plants. She keeps them separate from her heirloom varieties to learn more about GMO gardening. 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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