Good morning, Post Falls.

Local school districts have put up online menus for student meals while senior centers in Post Falls require reservations by phone—schedules include specific daily offerings, Labor Day closures, and transportation options for seniors.

Residents should follow the detailed instructions provided to receive the correct meal at the right time.

Avista customers in Idaho will face utility rate increases starting September 1 due to a settlement with regulators (electricity will rise 6.3% and natural gas 9.2%), and electricity will increase by 4.5% next September to help fund aging infrastructure upgrades and manage rising costs.

Local officials announced that school zone speed limits will be reinstated as students return to school to enhance safety and reduce speeding near schools—rules that will be enforced during the upcoming academic term.

Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador said parents play a key role in keeping children safe online while a dedicated Internet Crimes Against Children task force reviewed over 2,000 cyber tips, executed 136 search warrants, and completed 350 forensic examinations (data from 2025), showing that focused leadership and teamwork matter.

Kelly Amos is a board-certified health coach who helps residents in Coeur d’Alene and clients nationwide simplify confusing health advice and build routines for better well-being—she leads seminars and group programs with a direct, personalized approach.

Drawing on over 30 years in fitness, nutrition and education, she offers practical guidance and support through her No Sugar Coating with Kelly method.

A community candlelight vigil will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday at Independence Point to honor those lost to overdose and offer support for healing—an event marking International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug.

31. Advocates believe the gathering will help fight the stigma of addiction and show that no one is alone in recovery.

The new parental consent law has made it hard for 988 Crisis Hotline staff to continue helping kids when a parent must be on the call—hotline workers are forced to end important conversations and miss follow-up chances while lawmakers plan to revisit the law.

Idaho Master Gardener Candace Godwin advises local gardeners to plant garlic this fall to enjoy fresh, flavorful bulbs next summer — garlic needs a cold period to form properly and also helps keep pests away.

Jazz Brunch at Ten/6

9 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Ten/6 — $10.06 cover — Enjoy a flavorful Creole-inspired brunch while listening to captivating jazz performances.

Bo Johnson Comedy Show

8-10 p.m. — The Draft Zone — $ — Prepare for a night of side-splitting comedy, unexpected twists, and nonstop fun.