Good morning, Post Falls.

Gary Schneidmiller of Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty received the first Nonprofit Supporter Award from the Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber Tuesday morning at his office on Northwest Boulevard—recognizing his firm’s long-standing $100,000 yearly donations to local nonprofits.

He said he was humbled by the award and will continue to support organizations such as Homes of Hope and Hospice of North Idaho.

The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for leads on people pointing lasers at aircraft near Spokane and Seattle—incidents that rose since March 2024 at SeaTac and Spokane International Airports, with a Post Falls man already sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison.

The North Idaho State Fair, now 100 days away, will be held Aug.

15-24 at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds—featuring a rodeo, live country concerts, truck pulls and a demolition derby as part of its Keeping Tradition Alive theme.

Jake’s Landing in Porthill lost 80% of its Canadian customers after new tariffs cut the price gap on gas and raised costs.

Owner Lars Jacobsen said the business—still hurting from the COVID-19 hit—now faces an uncertain future.

Eighth graders at Lakes Middle School took part in a Civil War reenactment Monday—reenactors from the Washington Civil War Association led a hands-on demonstration where students marched and danced to learn about 1800s life.

Teachers plan to build on this live history event with follow-up lessons to deepen students’ understanding of the era.

Oregon-based Community Bank will integrate with Spokane-based STCU this weekend as its 10 branches close Friday at 3 p.m. for account transfers and reopen on Tuesday under the STCU name—retaining the same trusted local staff after months of planning.

Kootenai County commissioners approved a $10 landing fee for aircraft weighing 8,000 pounds or more to fund the year-round air traffic control tower at the Coeur d’Alene Airport—aircraft with existing exemptions and active firefighting status will not be billed—during a public hearing Tuesday afternoon.

Idaho legislators prepared 1,378 pieces of legislation in the 2025 session, the most in over 30 years—341 of which became law with most set to take effect July 1.

Kootenai County’s housing market is heating up as median home prices climbed to $543,021 in April and both sales and listings increased by 5.6% and 15.7% from last year.

Real estate experts expect more listings to hit the market between now and Memorial Day weekend — a sign that buyers are adjusting to current interest rates.

Coeur d'Alene Rock & Gem Show

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Kootenai County Fairgrounds — Admission fee may apply — Discover stunning gems, minerals, and jewelry at this vibrant showcase.