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The Youth Collective program uses input from the Coeur d'Alene Street Fair to launch a youth leadership series that will let high school students use the Youth Empowerment Solutions Curriculum to design community projects.

The program will begin in September with meetings hosted by social worker Rachael Chappell.

At the North Idaho State Fair in Coeur d'Alene on Saturday, local kids took part in a best mullet contest where Athol’s Jered Belgarde (9) and Hauser’s Charles Winterer (7) showcased their unique styles, with about 20 spectators applauding their hairdo artistry.

Local readers can explore a curated list of 14 fall books with titles like The Hanford Necklace coming Oct.

6 and other narratives set in the Inland Northwest + promising diverse stories from family sagas to speculative fiction.

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.