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Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Post Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Numerica Credit Union donated $380,000 from its 2025 Charitable Fund to 22 local nonprofits that help kids and families, including three in North Idaho. The funds will support programs for safe housing, child care and ending youth poverty, and the credit union said the donation reflects its commitment to improving lives in the region. KXLY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A special investigation continues into leaked details from the 'Dateline' episode about the Bryan Kohberger case, which aired before prosecutors closed the murders of four University students, as investigators work to pinpoint the source of the leak — the inquiry remains confidential. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ A 70-year-old man, Dean R. Dufault, was jailed on felony charges for forging checks worth more than $13,000—police said his charges include counts of burglary, forgery and grand theft after a funeral home in Pasco reported altered checks deposited at local banks and he now remains behind bars on $50,000 bail. Coeur d'Alene Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters are battling the lightning-caused Lightning Creek Fire near Hope that has spread to over 2,100 acres with no containment. Crews continued building containment lines Tuesday and closed Lightning Creek Road between Trestle Creek Road and Regal Creek—smoke is still visible in the Clark Fork area. KXLY
- ➤ A federal judge in Missoula ruled Tuesday that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wrongly denied Endangered Species Act protections to western gray wolves last year, finding the agency relied on flawed state data and assumptions—prompting federal regulators to reconsider its decision—while environmental groups welcomed the ruling. Coeur d'Alene Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials met Tuesday night with about 30 local residents to discuss the case of Jinny and Lloyd Wayne Dorsey, who live in an RV after tearing down their doublewide on a county island and now face a permit issue over joining Post Falls to access the sewer system—officials and the family are working to find a solution that keeps annexation optional. Coeur d'Alene Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Idaho health officials detected measles virus in wastewater from Coeur d’Alene (sampled on July 29), which suggests someone in the area was likely infected though officials are unsure if the person was local or traveling. Authorities urged residents and medical providers to review immunization records (noting low vaccination rates in young children) to help prevent an outbreak. Coeur d'Alene Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Spike and Dig drew thousands to play volleyball in Post Falls + local teams and fans joined the event to celebrate community sports. Organizers said the turnout exceeded expectations and highlighted strong local support. KXLY
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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.
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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.
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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.
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