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Community members gathered in City Park Wednesday evening for United Way of North Idaho’s Longest Table potluck, where 45 RSVPs grew into many walk-ups.

The event featured a variety of dishes, picnic table setup & photo exhibits to foster connection.

The Goddard School in Post Falls is building a new early childhood education center with a 12,000-sqft facility for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for spring 2027 to mark the center's opening.

Dr. Alan Wolfelt, a grief counselor with 40 years of experience, spoke to over 160 community members Wednesday night at Hospice of North Idaho, showing them how to express true mourning + support each other in loss.

Timothy Scott of Solid Ground Ministry and Altar Church are hosting Neighborhood Rib-Fest this Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. in the church’s North parking lot; neighbors can enjoy two types of ribs, traditional sides + the chance to share pre-cooked dishes and meet ministry members.

Sixty-one NLFD staff forgo raises this year to secure 21 jobs as they await a tax levy vote that could provide $4.5 million over two years for salaries and equipment.

The levy would add $5.99 per $100,000 to property taxes for stations in Hayden, Rathdrum, and the airport.

Heritage Health will host a career open house at the Center for Healthy Living on Sept.

15 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. — job seekers can tour the facility and learn about openings for medical, dental, behavioral health and administrative roles.

The Museum of North Idaho is hosting War at Home, an exhibit that highlights local military history with seven uniforms, artifacts, and letters showing how service deployments affect families.

The exhibit is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Nov. 21 (admission is $6 for adults).

Local and state educators met Tuesday morning at The Coeur d'Alene Resort to discuss how Idaho’s outdated funding formula may cause revenue loss when students are absent — they explained how planned levies will support salaries and early learning as districts urge voters to contact representatives for change.