Good morning, Post Falls.

The CDA Chess Club will host the Barn Burner Chess Tournament on Saturday at New Leaf Nursery on N Government Way.

Check-in is from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m.—tournament play starts at 10 a.m. with $20 registration at the door and prizes awarded.

The Venardos Circus returns to town today—bringing fun shows with rides, games and live acts that will entertain local families.

Idaho Fish and Game will hold a free bear safety training event on Sept 27 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Bonner County Fairgrounds.

Residents will learn hands-on bear spray techniques, use a remote-controlled charging grizzly bear, and receive free canisters while supplies last + enjoy food, prize drawings, and apple cider demonstrations.

The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office upgraded its marine unit with a new sonar system—funded by a $40,000 donation from the Mahogany Boaters Education Association along with $22,000 each from boater registration fees and taxpayers—to provide clearer images and faster underwater searches. The system was deployed to assist in a search on Flathead Lake in Montana for a missing victim.

Local residents voiced concerns about worsening traffic and rapid growth at a public meeting held by the Idaho Transportation Department at the Trailhead Event Center in Post Falls—public comments for the Rathdrum Prairie Area Transportation Study remain open until October 1.

Today at 7 a.m. the westbound Huetter Rest Area on I-90 between Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene will close for a year to support staging for the I-90 expansion project; drivers in non-commercial vehicles must plan ahead and use nearby services while the eastbound rest area stays open.

Local doctors in Post Falls advise residents on managing fall allergies by avoiding dust and pollen and using over-the-counter remedies.

They suggest keeping windows closed and cleaning air filters—steps that help ease symptoms during the season.

The Storm lost by one point to the Aces in their season-ending game—this narrow defeat marked the close of their season.

Bo Johnson Comedy Show

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

Climbing Basics Classes Registration

10 a.m. to noon — Coeur Climbing Company — $130 per session — Youths aged 7 to 14 can learn essential climbing skills and safety in a fun and engaging setting.