Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
Good morning, Post Falls.
Community Recycle Day will take place this Saturday at City Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents can drop off electronics, unused prescriptions, and sensitive documents + pick up insulated grocery bags, recycling calendars, and other giveaways.
Shared Harvest Community Garden will open its 2026 growing season Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1004 E.
Foster Ave. in Coeur d'Alene — inviting community members to join for garden chores, live music by Kyle Swaffard, kids activities, and food sharing.
On April 15, Hayden Homes pledged $25M to charitable causes by 2030 plus launched its Every Home Gives program, donating $300 per new home to local nonprofits in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana; the initiative supports housing, education, food security, and youth programs.
Williams and Lynch spoke at the Women of Impact roundtable at HREI (Human Rights Education Institute) on Wednesday morning, discussing ways to boost accessibility and inclusion for disabled community members in North Idaho.
Williams urged everyone to seek improvements in local spaces.
A state grant is funding the expansion of child care spots at local centers to better serve working families.
Officials said the new funding will boost capacity, with centers expecting to welcome more children in the coming months.
On Tuesday, Apr. 22, U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon rallied Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy students in navy uniforms with history games and a choir performance, then held a press conference in which she proposed closing the Department of Education over concerns its funding did not improve test scores.
Nearly three years after an unattended campfire sparked the Parkway Fire on Aug.
4, 2023 — burning 80 acres — the Post Falls Community Forest is healing as volunteers and officials replant nearly 1,000 boxes of seedlings and maintain a 300-foot fuel break to reduce wildfire risk.
Local growers celebrated Earth Day yesterday & shared sustainable growing tips at community events around town.
Post Falls officials are reviewing proposals that may update local rules for food trucks later this week to improve safety and compliance.
Officials will meet soon to discuss the potential changes.
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.
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.
The Rusty Jackson Band Featuring Chrissy Summering
6-10 p.m. — Dam Bar & Restaurant — Check for entry costs — Enjoy a night of high-energy country and rock music with dynamic performances.
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