Good morning, Post Falls.

Local gardening resources offer free expert advice and social events that bring North Idaho gardeners together—programs like the Idaho Master Gardener Plant Clinic provide help on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the season, while clubs such as the 3Cs, River City, and Coeur d’Alene meet monthly for tours and workshops. These groups support both new and experienced gardeners with hands-on learning and community exchanges.

The Lake Coeur d’Alene Summit will be held Tuesday to Thursday at the Coeur d'Alene Resort.

Coeur d'Alene native Erik Rock has organized the event which will feature motivational speeches from Tim Tebow and Justin Gatlin as well as a networking cruise, a Shoot-Off Challenge for Cancer on the resort's golf course, a drone show and a lakeside concert that benefit local nonprofits.

A man was bitten by a gopher snake—an incident experts say is rare—when he stepped on it along Centennial Trail, with pest control expert Elmer Bensinger noting these bites seldom occur.

Abbie Waters is a special education teacher who has coached Project SEARCH interns at Kootenai Health since 2017—helping students with disabilities learn work skills alongside non-disabled peers.

She began her teaching role after her sister graduated from the program and the 15th class will celebrate graduation on Tuesday, June 3.

Coeur d’Alene High School sophomore Haggen Walker was named North Idaho’s mental health champion after four teachers praised his work to support fellow students—he will now serve as lieutenant governor of the regional Key Club.

Walker said he hopes his efforts will encourage more students to stand up and offer help when needed.

Two Post Falls Parks and Recreation staff members were honored by the Idaho Recreation and Parks Association.

Recreation Supervisor Jason Wiley received the Dr. Leon Green Fellowship Award+Parks Manager Bryan Myers earned the Professional of Excellence Award for Parks, Trails and Conservation+ in recognition of their sustained leadership.

Tremors roller coaster at Silverwood Theme Park reopens today with new Millennium Flyer trains and a second train to offer a smoother, quieter ride—upgraded with cutting-edge steel track, a 103-foot first drop, and a top speed of 63 mph.

Silverwood officials said the improvements will enhance the coaster’s reputation as one of the top-rated wooden coasters since 1999.

Grad Night - Open Wheel Sprints

4-10 p.m. — MØDE Stadium Stateline Speedway — Free for graduates — Celebrate graduation with high-speed racing and community festivities.

Prairie Fest 2025 with Shane Profitt

12:00 AM – 11:59 PM — The Club at Prairie Falls — $20 adults, $10 children — Celebrate the 2nd anniversary of The Club with music, food, and a cornhole tournament for a good cause.