Thursday, August 22nd, 2024

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Good morning, Post Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Community Library Network's board plans to adopt a 1% operating budget increase, beneath the 3% legal maximum, during a special meeting at the Post Falls Library. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ The right-hand lane on W. Seltice Way in Post Falls will be closed for exploratory work and asphalt coring, causing potential delays. Coeur d'Alene Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Post Falls resident won a $1.1 million defamation case against blogger Summer Bushnell for falsely accusing him of misconduct, and the judge denied Bushnell's request to delay payment while she appeals. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Two teenagers were arrested in Post Falls, ID, after a foot pursuit for auto burglary, possession of stolen property, and other charges, with police recovering additional stolen items, including firearms, from their homes. KHQ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ William J. Lyons is running for the North Idaho College board of trustees in Zone 3, aiming to keep the college focused on local community success. Coeur d'Alene Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Idaho suspends new admissions to a child care program facing a $15.5M budget deficit due to expanded eligibility and rising day care costs. Coeur d'Alene Press
- ➤ Post Falls City Council approved a $42.8 million general fund budget for 2025, marking the first property tax increase in 15 years to address inflation and revenue shortfalls. Coeur d'Alene Press
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jacob Paul, a Post Falls native and rodeo competitor, aims for victory in tiedown roping at the Gem State Stampede PRCA Rodeo, balancing his passion with family life and his fabrication business. Coeur d'Alene Press
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