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The North Idaho State Fair opened Friday and runs through Aug.

30 + offering food, rides, and arts that bring neighbors together and celebrate the spirit of our community.

The North Idaho State Fair opened Friday at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds and runs through Aug.

30, drawing thousands with food + music, rides and exhibits that honor over a century of tradition. The event offers family-friendly activities and special ceremonies for fairgoers of all ages.

On Monday, the Coeur d’Alene School Board passed a resolution to send two portables—each with two classrooms—to the Inchelium School District to help students after fire damage, with Inchelium covering transport costs and removal set before the new school year.

Spirit Lake held its first Coffee with the Chief at City Hall on Wednesday — a new forum for residents to share concerns with Police Chief Michael Morlan.

City leaders plan to hold these sessions quarterly to address local issues like speeding and neighborhood safety.

Silver Valley CARES will host its fourth annual Mental Health Fair on Saturday at Gene Day Park in Osburn from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.—a free event where local organizations offer mental health resources, live music, workshops, and free transportation through Silver Valley Shuttle.

Karl Higgins is organizing a donation drive in Hayden for fire victims in Spokane.

Donations of kitchen supplies and personal hygiene items can be dropped off Saturday at 11137 N. Cattle Drive, with a neighborhood collection scheduled for Sunday morning.

Nelson Garcia returns after a decade to perform the Sea Lion Splash on Thursday at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds featuring rescued sea lions Stella, Gouda & Kitty.

His show is part of the fair’s family events under the 'Fun is in the Mix' theme.

The Flying Pickle in Post Falls has opened on Beck Road with 24 professional pickleball courts in an 83,000 sqft facility.

The center offers a bar, restaurant and recovery zone and will host its first tournament on Oct. 18.