Good morning, Post Falls.

Golfers teed off at the Coeur d'Alene Resort — part of the annual Christmas Wish Golf Tournament organized by KXLY radio — to raise funds for holiday donations that help families in need.

Northern Lakes Fire Protection District honored eight SWAT team members with Medals of Bravery and honorary memberships Tuesday evening in Hayden for safely bringing first responders off Canfield Mountain last year.

Fire Chief Kevin Croffoot expressed deep gratitude for the team’s courageous service.

North Idaho communities raised $776,603 for 112 nonprofits during Idaho Gives 2026 (3,033 donors) and saw an increase of over $317,000 from last year, showing strong local support for community needs.

Educators from across Idaho gather at NIC this week for the 2026 i-STEM Summer Institute.

The four-day event offers hands-on STEM training — including project-based and technology-driven sessions — and provides classroom materials to boost teaching skills.

The U.S. District Court announced winners of the 2026 high school civics contest last week (including Kootenai County students such as Emma Shafer, who earned first place in essays, and the Post Falls High School video team, awarded third place).

First-place winners advance to the Ninth Circuit contest.

Post Falls Festival

11 AM - 8 PM, July 10-11; 11 AM - 4 PM, July 12 — Q'emiln Park — Free entry — Celebrate the best of Post Falls with live music, food, crafts, and a parade for the whole family.

Northwest Classic Car, Bike & Hot Rod Show

10 a.m. — The Club at Prairie Falls — Free admission — Witness an impressive showcase of classic cars and bikes while enjoying food and drinks.

Idaho 200 Kickoff Concert

5:30-9:00 p.m. — The Club at Prairie Falls — Free entry — Kick off summer with an outdoor concert featuring Copper Mountain Band and Sam Leyde.