Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Post Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews rescued dogs today at the Sunset Fire as emergency responders worked quickly to secure the animals and limit the blaze—officials said further checks will follow to ensure safety. KXLY
- ➤ On Aug. 14, volunteer firefighters using fireboats and air support battled the rapidly spreading Sunset Fire in Bonner County — crews doused flames at a boat-accessible structure near Lake Pend Oreille as strong winds and whitecaps challenged their efforts. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ A TikTok video showed the SpinCycle ride at Silverwood Theme Park stopping upside down at its peak—its safety systems recalibrated the ride after a brief 2-3 minute pause and no injuries were reported. KHQ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, locals observed the 115th anniversary of The Big Burn, the 1910 forest fire that burned 3 million acres and took 87 lives across Washington, Idaho, and Montana. The fire devastated communities like Wallace—its impact endures as recent research linked the smoke to higher childhood deaths. KXLY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bonner County officials confirmed a third measles case on Wednesday and urged residents to check vaccination records—no link was found to a recent case in Kootenai County as another case emerged in Eastern Idaho earlier this month. KHQ
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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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