Good morning, Post Falls.

A local mother bought a home with help from a nonprofit that guided her through the financial process—making the purchase smoother.

The organization said it will assist more families in the future.

Local organizers said several Halloween events will be held in Post Falls later this month to offer safe celebrations for families.

The events include trick-or-treating stops and neighborhood gatherings—ensuring a festive atmosphere across town.

Local officials announced Fall Clean Week will take place soon—residents are invited to join neighborhood cleanup efforts.

Farm Fest will debut tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds—over 40 vendors and local presenters will share farming insights and education while attendees can also join a locally sourced dinner and dance later in the day.

Idaho Fish and Game officers are investigating the illegal killing of four moose—this incident occurred earlier this month on timberlands owned by PotlatchDeltic in remote southern Shoshone County—and authorities are seeking tips on those involved.

The Shotwell Family will return for 'Let It Snow: Coeur d’Alene’s Christmas Show 2025' at The Coeur d’Alene Resort from Nov.

28 to Dec. 21 where they will sing carols and share holiday stories at set times—tickets cost $35 and are now on sale.

Inland Northwest Opera will present a free performance of 'The Human Spirit Demands to Be Heard' at 3 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church on E.

Lakeside Ave in Coeur d'Alene, where singers including Nicole Sonbert and local artists will perform pieces by Gian Carlo Menotti that explore themes of resilience and justice—seating is limited.

Ellen Travolta stars in Haul Out the Halloween, a movie that is fun and light on scares — the film mixes romance, tradition and laughs while setting the stage on Evergreen Lane — and it premieres at 8 p.m. Saturday on Hallmark Channel before streaming the next day on Hallmark Plus.

Lakeland High School remains at No. 4 with 237,278 votes in T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights contest for a chance to win a $1M football field makeover.

If it wins, the school will receive a renovated weight room, stadium consultation, an all-expense-paid trip for 16 representatives, and a tailgate party revealing finalized upgrades in 2026—boosting hopes for the contest.

Local city council candidates discussed public safety at a recent forum, plus they outlined plans to improve safety for local residents.

Local lawmakers are debating whether to extend healthcare tax credits for low-income families as the government shutdown risks letting these subsidies expire December 31—retired teacher Bob McMichael already faces a monthly insurance premium increase of over $250 and warns that care will become less affordable without the credits.

Crews removed Ponderosa pines from the I-90 median between State Highway 41 and Northwest Boulevard in Post Falls as part of a highway expansion that will add two lanes in both directions — the trees will be sold to a mill to offset project costs.

Local residents expressed mixed feelings about the change while the work will continue for several years.

Kootenai County Assessor Bèla Kovacs announced on Tuesday that he intended to tax a 4.11-acre parking lot owned by the city near Cabela’s—property that has been tax-exempt since 2012—and his comments raised concerns about the estimated $360K in lost revenue, with Mayor Ron Jacobson disputing the move. County officials noted past legal challenges and low funding for defense in tax assessment disputes as factors behind Kovacs’ decision.

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.