Good morning, Post Falls.

Local schools and senior centers offer weekly meal menus with orders for school meals due by 11 a.m. and seniors needing to call the centers for reservations; available in Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, Lake City, Rathdrum & Spirit Lake.

Kady Aamot, the Activity & Volunteer Coordinator at the Idaho State Veterans Home, uses her strong military family background to design engaging programs for local veterans.

She builds group activities and forms community partnerships to enhance residents' quality of life (updates available weekly).

The Rhythm Dawgs, led by former middle school principal Jim Lien, have performed for 40 years and will perform next on Oct.

3 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Prost (Oktoberfest) in Q’emiln Park in Post Falls.

New educators gathered Wednesday evening at the Human Rights Education Institute for the annual reception hosted by the Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber Education Committee; local leaders offered welcome remarks and practical teaching advice as teachers prepared for the new school year (supporting teamwork).

Wildlife experts reported that salmon recovery is surpassing expectations in nearby river areas & ongoing restoration projects are credited with improved fish counts.

Officials plan to continue monitoring the trends to ensure the recovery remains strong.

The ITD has extended the closure of the westbound Northwest Boulevard on-ramp to I-90 for up to two more weeks while crews fix a connection issue — the ramp is now expected to reopen around Oct.

12.

Emerge Clinic has opened its doors to offer accessible health services to community members in Post Falls.

The clinic welcomes walk-in appointments and operates in a modern facility nearby.

Certified Idaho Master Gardener Candace Godwin explains that fall offers warm soil and cool air to help many perennials, trees, and shrubs grow roots before winter.

Gardeners should pick hardy plants and consider heel-in options for potted perennials that may not survive if planted too late.

Rising mortgage rates near 7.125% and a median home price of about $570K are squeezing buyers from Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, and Hayden into more affordable markets like Rathdrum or the Silver Valley (local experts say this shift is straining monthly budgets).

Sellers are now offering concessions to help move homes faster.

Central Valley and University will face off in the Game of the Week, giving local fans a chance to support their teams (details on timing and venue are pending).

The Lakeside Eagles beat the Deer Park Stags 22—14 in a local game that brought strong plays from both teams, demonstrating competitive spirit on the field.