Good morning, Post Falls.

10-year-old Grant Mullen, a Specialized Needs Recreation volunteer from Hayden, earned a Kindness 911 Citation at the Gems and Jeans event at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds—he was honored for inviting all SNR participants to his birthday party to build community.

Post Falls School District trustees responded to a planned walkout protest by a group of parents scheduled for today after a disciplinary action followed an investigation of a concerning photograph on school property — the board stressed it must keep disciplinary details confidential under Idaho law.

Greg Espe, a veteran driver’s ed teacher who nearly crashed in a snowy freeway incident early in his career, will retire after his final six-week class begins today and ends in November—marking 33 years of teaching more than 10,000 students.

The work to cap the CIA sludge pond has finished with a liner system and clean fill to promote drainage—inspections are planned into early 2026 to verify the seeding, and onsite materials were used to keep access for the Central Treatment Plant.

The Velocity team punched its playoff ticket with a decisive win in their recent game—earning them a spot in postseason play as they prepare for the next round.

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.