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Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Post Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police fatally shot a suspect in Kootenai County early Sunday who was accused of killing good Samaritan Gary Hill during a carjacking spree that began when he stole a vehicle from Spokane Valley and reached speeds up to 140 mph—he hit a motorcyclist and fled toward Washington before officers shot him after he crashed his car. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ A Post Falls man identified as Micah Cramer, 35, was arrested at Black Bay Park Monday after a citizen confronted him on East Third Avenue around 11:30 a.m. when he advanced with a lead pipe, prompting the armed citizen to fire a warning shot—police say he faces charges of felony malicious injury to property and aggravated assault. Coeur d'Alene Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Spokane have edged up this week as the average reached $3.85 a gallon and Idaho prices rose to $3.25, with experts noting the increase of 3.7 cents in Spokane. Analysts expect further hikes—10 to 20 cents for gas and 15 to 25 cents for diesel—due to rising Middle East tensions. KXLY
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Local financial expert Buffy Nustad from STCU advises parents to start teaching money management early by explaining basic concepts in pre-K and building lessons into everyday budgeting. She recommends that kids aged 10 to 12 open a checking account with parental guidance and use tools like the money jar system to track spending. KXLY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local voters in Post Falls will decide on a 0.1% sales tax measure to fund public safety—officials say the change will provide extra funding for essential services. The measure appears on the ballot and its outcome will directly affect local public safety efforts. KXLY
- ➤ The Post Falls Post 143 Honor Guard held a military funeral honors demonstration Monday evening at the American Legion lawn to show families the respect their loved ones will receive. Honor Guard Commander Ken Johnson—whose wife played a mourning widow—said the event has spurred local volunteer interest. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Post Falls is hosting a workshop today at 5 p.m. at City Hall to review its comprehensive plan for land use, development, and infrastructure decisions for the next 20 years—public input will help shape the city’s future priorities. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Casey E. Drews will begin serving as the new city prosecutor on June 24 in Post Falls. She is a seasoned litigator with nearly a decade of public service experience—having worked as a deputy prosecutor in Kootenai County—and will focus on fairness and accountability in the legal system. KHQ
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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.
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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.
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Post Falls Festival 2025
11 a.m.-8 p.m. — Q'emiln Park — Free entry — Celebrate summer with live music, local food, and family-friendly entertainment at the biggest event of the season.
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