Good morning, Post Falls.

A family reported that a local restaurant refused to accept pizza brought from home for an autistic child, stating the decision was based on state food code rules — the case highlights that the rules do not clearly ban outside food and advises families to call ahead for accommodations.

Gozzer Ranch Golf and Club donates leftover meals to the Real Life Ministries Community Assistance Program in Post Falls so volunteers serve about 100 meals three days a week for local neighbors - the donations help the program cut food-purchasing costs.

Northern Lights Electric Cooperative says a transmission power outage from Bonneville Power Administration is affecting over 5,000 customers in northern Idaho and western Montana today.

The cooperative is working to provide further updates as the situation develops.

An exhibit showcasing Kootenai County history is now on display at the Justice Building, featuring murals and photos curated by public historian Courtney Beebe and museum professional Liz Boutin — a project developed during an 18‐month effort following courthouse expansion plans.

Models will strut at the Eagles Club, 209 Sherman Ave., on Saturday, Oct.

10 at 7 p.m., wearing outfits made from trash that support Kootenai Environmental Alliance conservation efforts. At least 25 unique recycled designs will debut at the 14th annual Junk2Funk fashion show.

Before her passing Sept.

30, Phillips and her group, Wee Ones Quilts, donated 1,649 handmade quilts—including 269 by Phillips—to Kootenai Health's NICU, comforting families. Her daughter says she will continue the group so her legacy of warm giving lives on.