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The Post Falls American Legion Post 143 and Time of Your Life Media have launched Operation Legacy to create veteran legacy videos.

The project, which will produce three videos monthly and includes veteran Gary Dagastine, offers a way for families to preserve service stories (apply at Post 143 or online).

Coeur d’Alene Area Economic Development Corporation will hold its annual meeting Tuesday at The Coeur d’Alene Resort where new executive director Mysty Rusk will outline the organization’s future plans (including officer elections, a panel with local college leaders, and a ticket giveaway by Alaska Airlines).

Coeur d'Alene runner Ethan Garner won the Hayden Lake Marathon on Saturday at Honeysuckle Beach in 2 hours, 48 minutes and 6 seconds + he finished nearly 15 minutes ahead of the other competitors.

North Idaho residents are celebrating fall by visiting orchards and pumpkin patches, enjoying scenic drives like Spokane Street Bridge + Riverview Drive, and watching Friday night high school competitions, with forecasts calling for sunny skies and highs in the 30s next week.

French bulldog Lucy has been the beloved ambassador at Lakeside CrossFit in downtown for years, greeting members and brightening early workouts.

Co-owner Matt Anderson said Lucy — adopted from a friend with light training — remains a key part of the gym’s daily routine.

Idaho Rivers United is hosting its community cleanup on Saturday, Oct.

10 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at City Park & East Tubbs Hill parking lot to remove litter from shorelines & trails. Volunteers are invited to a social at Vantage Point Brewing Co. from 1 to 3 p.m.

Runners will take part in the Hayden Lake Marathon Saturday with a full 26.2-mile race at 7:30 a.m. and other races starting at 8, 8:05, 8:30, and 8:45 at Honeysuckle Beach boat launch—donations will support the local high school cross-country team.

Seniors attended a town hall at Dalton Gardens City Hall on Thursday night to learn how scams work and get advice from officials (including Mayor Curt Jernigan and a community banker) on protecting their money.