Good morning, Post Falls.

The CDA air show and expo will be held this weekend with planned aircraft displays and interactive exhibits.

Organizers say the event will feature live demonstrations and community activities for visitors to enjoy.

Local groups will offer free movie screenings for kids at local parks this summer—families can enjoy outdoor entertainment at no cost.

The Idaho Food Bank Fund will open its 2025 grant process from July 1 to July 31 for nonprofits working to reduce hunger and improve access to healthy food.

Most grants will range between $2,500 and $5,000—groups can apply online or request hard copies, and winners will be announced in early November.

North Idaho businessman Gene Bans— a former teacher— released his novel Sips of Hemlock, which imagines a future where schools are run like corporations and teachers earn celebrity-level salaries.

The book draws on local changes in education policy and rapid classroom technology and is now available at local bookstores.

A new study found elevated PFAS chemicals in the Spokane River and researchers plan more tests to see if the pollution will affect water safety.

North Idaho homes face poor air quality this summer as wildfire smoke from the U.S. and Canada raises dangerous PM 2.5 levels that can harm health.

Idaho DEQ airshed coordinator Emily Flores advises residents to seal windows and use particle filters (like the Corsi–Rosenthal Box) to keep indoor air safe on smoky days.

The Rathdrum City Council approved the rezoning of a 127-acre property off West Boekel and North Meyer roads on Tuesday, allowing developer Hayden Homes to move closer to a 500-home project.

Some longtime residents worry the rapid growth may strain water, power, sewage+school systems.

Adam Schluter started Off-Monday Night Dinner (a smaller dinner experience at his Coeur d’Alene home) to provide an intimate alternative to the crowded Monday Night Dinner.

The event will run every Monday through October with guests expected to bring a side dish and a $10 donation, and Pivot will perform live storytelling at the next dinner this Monday.

The Indians beat the Hops 12-2 in a game — the team led from the start — and the final score shows a dominant effort — a win that thrilled local fans.

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.

Classic Cruise In at Killer Burger

1-5 p.m. — Killer Burger Hayden — Free entry — Enjoy classic cars, good food, and camaraderie at this vibrant cruise-in event.