Good morning, Post Falls.

Village of Hope CDA received a $10,000 grant — randomly chosen from over 2,200 entries during Idaho Community Foundation’s '$200M Moment' campaign — to expand its programs to help vulnerable children and prevent more foster care placements.

They will host a community celebration from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 13 at 1318 W. Hanley Ave.

For the second year, Post Falls School District led the state in early literacy as more than 84% of its 1,729 K-3 students met or exceeded grade-level benchmarks (well above the statewide average of about 71%), based on the 2024-25 Idaho Reading Indicator.

District officials credited targeted teacher training and curriculum adjustments from switching to a four-day school week for the success.

Pat Riley, the longtime chief of Northern Lakes Fire District, retired after more than 30 years of service and began his first Monday as a civilian—he had responded on June 29 to a shooting on Canfield Mountain that killed two firefighters and left a third paralyzed while saying his decision was planned long in advance, with Kevin Croffoot named interim chief.

A new Idaho legislative task force—formed after complaints from parents and advocates—is studying child custody laws and met on July 7 and July 31 in Hayden to hear detailed testimony from law enforcement, judges, and stakeholders.

Co-chairs Nichols and Scott say the group will meet monthly through October and may propose changes during the 2026 session to provide clearer guidelines for custody decisions.

The Idaho Health Department said measles was detected in wastewater from Coeur d’Alene — warning Post Falls residents to prepare for a possible outbreak.

Officials noted the virus spreads by coughs and sneezes and they urged vaccination as cases have increased in other areas.

Post Falls Food Truck Festival

11 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Post Falls Pavilion — Free entry — Celebrate culinary delights with 16 food trucks and local vendors at this three-day festival.

Killer Hot Rod and Classic Cruise

1-4 p.m. — Killer Burger Hayden — Free entry — Celebrate classic cars and hot rods in a vibrant community gathering.

Northwest Classic Car & Hot Rod Show

10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — The Club at Prairie Falls — Free entry — Admire stunning muscle cars and rare classics while enjoying food and drinks.