Good morning, Post Falls.

Local officials confirmed that sheriff’s sergeant Kenneth Salas passed away—community members are grieving his loss.

Police won the bragging rights at the Kootenai County Fire and Rescue blood drive on Thursday—donors including Amy Valdez from the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department helped collect 25 units, which can assist up to 75 patients, while police led with a 31 to 9 tally among participating groups.

Idaho State Police investigated a fatal crash that happened Sunday afternoon on State Highway 41 south of Spirit Lake when a 21-year-old man from Priest River, not wearing a seatbelt, drove his silver Ford F250 northbound into a black Ford F350—evidence suggests alcohol may have been a factor.

Dave and Buster's opens today offering local families a new venue for games, food, and drinks + the establishment will add another option for entertainment in the area.

A man was found dead Monday afternoon in Hayden and the KCSO said officers treated his death as a homicide—police using K-9s and drones searched the scene and surrounding area but found no additional victims or suspects.

Deputies are investigating a homicide in Hayden today after a caller discovered an injured man with blood on his porch at an intersection near Hayden Lake and pronounced him dead at the scene—officers including a K-9 unit, drone, and SWAT team have searched the home and surrounding area for any suspect—but no arrest has been made.

The I-90 widening project began Monday — crews have started work on improving the highway as planned.

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.