Good morning, Post Falls.

Camp Lutherhaven on Lake Coeur d’Alene is hosting Lutherhaven Ministries' 80th anniversary celebration Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. where attendees will enjoy worship, thanksgiving and camp fun as a historical book by past executive director Bob Baker launches with copies selling for $46 each.

Today the Run Like the Winded Decathlon benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs and starts at 8 a.m. at Post Falls High School track and field—wrestling coaches’ friendly trash talk sparked the idea and raised $4,000 so far, with participants including Ryan Wood’s 10-year-old son Miles and local adult competitors.

Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office warned residents about a scam text falsely claiming to be from the DMV that threatened license suspension and legal action—scammers use a fake payment link to steal personal and financial data.

Robert Perry is a local artist who returned home after years in Seattle and Alaska and spent the last 10 years studying at NIC while helping grow the Aspiring Artists Club.

He shows his work at local galleries and will have pieces at Magpie gallery this summer—sharing his passion and guidance with fellow artists.

A report by the Idaho Office of Performance Evaluations found that children in residential treatment facilities received less abuse oversight than those in foster care, and it recommended reforms like unannounced visits and a formal investigation process.

Governor Brad Little and Health and Welfare officials said improvements are underway—although more work is needed to enhance child safety.

A report issued Friday found that children in residential treatment facilities face less oversight for abuse investigations than those in foster care—measures like unannounced visits and formal registration of staff with past abuse are lacking.

Lawmakers and state officials said the department will continue making reforms to better protect these vulnerable children.

Coeur d’Alene has pledged 3,000 dollars to help fund a new Special Assistant United States Attorney to fight drug trafficking in North Idaho starting July 1 & Governor Little’s office will contribute 75,000 dollars with the Oregon-Idaho High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area providing 50,000 dollars while local jurisdictions cover the remaining 15,000 dollars.

Candace Godwin, a certified Idaho Master Gardener, says it is time to plan fall vegetable gardens by starting cool-season seeds indoors now because summer heat makes direct sowing less effective—this gives plants like lettuce, radishes, and kale enough time to grow before the first frost on Oct. 5. Gardeners are advised to check frost dates and plan indoor seedings early to extend their harvest season.

At the University of Idaho 4-H state championships held at the Coeur d’Alene Skeet and Trap Club on Friday, junior Kynizon Campbell (83 of 100 clay pigeons) set a personal best and aims to move on to nationals like her brothers.

The event also held air rifle and pistol contests at Kootenai County Fairgrounds and will feature archery and small-bore rifle shooting today at Farragut Public Shooting Range.

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.