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Post Falls
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Post Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local organizers have begun fundraising for a new indoor baseball facility in Post Falls that will offer year-round sports and events; details on project plans and community involvement are expected soon. KXLY
- ➤ According to Best Friends Animal Society, Idaho and Montana achieved no-kill status after a full year saving every healthy and treatable shelter pet, with a 93% save rate in January and a 95% rate in February (the states also celebrate shelter animal days). KHQ
- ➤ Hospice of North Idaho accepts registrations for Camp Kaniksu, a free grief support camp for children and teens (ages 6 to 16). Running June 26-28 with a Camper and Parent Evening on June 26 at the hospice, the camp features grief support groups, swimming, archery, ziplining, and a luminary ceremony. Coeur d'Alene Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Coeur d’Alene Symphony Orchestra will close its season with 'America’s 250th,' a concert honoring American music at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Kroc Center’s Midge and Pepper Smock Family Theater — featuring works by Bernstein, Gershwin, and Copland. A free pre-concert lecture starts at 2 p.m. with Danh Pham. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ A local trumpeter celebrated 55 years with the symphony in Post Falls today. His milestone was marked by a tribute event that honored his long-standing impact on the region's arts + culture scene. KXLY
- ➤ Rusty Jackson will celebrate Merle Haggard’s legacy by hosting Hagfest Northwest at Lake City Center on May 16 with a full band and 30 tribute songs. Tickets cost $39 for general admission, with seniors ($29) and youth ($19) discounted. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Post Falls' Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center is hosting a Children's Art Show as part of the Heritage Food Festival. Youth artists must submit work by 6 p.m. May 21, with the outdoor exhibition shown noon & 6 p.m. May 30 while art remains available for pickup until June 11. Coeur d'Alene Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Coeur d’Alene author published a book called Non-Toxic, Not Perfect on March 31 to help readers learn healthier, balanced lifestyles. Megan Livingston details personal challenges and a faith-centered approach through simple product swaps & mindset shifts, and the book is sold at Sower Bible Bookstore and The Well-Read Moose. Coeur d'Alene Press
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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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