Good morning, Coeur d'Alene.

Leaders from local human rights groups paid tribute to civil rights icon Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at 84.

Tony Stewart of the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations (marking its 45th anniversary) said Jackson inspired change by speaking out against injustice and inequality.

Post Falls officials announced Tuesday afternoon that N.

Greensferry Road between E. 12th Ave. and E. Horsehaven Ave. closed after a vehicle collided with a power pole and knocked down lines + traffic is detoured via N. Cecil Road.

The frozen yogurt shop on Main Street is featuring froyo cups with Charlie Kirk’s image to share a Christian message & donating 25% of proceeds to Turning Point USA until Oct.

14. Foot traffic has increased since the cups were introduced.

Coeur d'Alene leads Idaho in job growth with rising employment and wages, as noted by Sam Wolkenhauer from the Idaho Department of Labor during a recent regional presentation.

The local labor market performed strongly despite national challenges.

Idaho plans to expand local medical school seats through partnerships with the University of Washington and University of Utah—which follow House Bill 368 passed last year—to help local graduates train as future physicians and ease the state’s shortage.

Aylis Manley, an eighth grader at River City Middle School in Post Falls, won the DAR American History Essay Contest on Feb.

12 and received a bronze medal, certificate and prize; she will enter the state contest next – her essay recalled a lunch with long-deceased relative John Hart.

Idaho Panhandle National Forests is recruiting seasonal employees to support public lands by performing recreation and visitor service, trail and facility maintenance and active resource management.

The agency encourages local residents to apply and gain hands-on experience on the treasured lands.

Blake Buchanan, a former Lake City star now playing for the Cyclones, helped seal a win against Houston on Monday at Hilton Coliseum in Ames (his family has cheered him on during recent visits).

He is enjoying the home crowd and rebuilding ties with coach T.J. Otzelberger after transferring from Virginia.

Jazz Ambassadors Concert by the U.S. Army

7:30-9 p.m. — NIC Boswell Hall / Schuler Performing Arts Center — Free entry — Experience an evening of diverse jazz performances from America's premier military band.

NIBCA Home and Garden Show

Fri 12-6 p.m. — New Leaf Nursery — Free entry — Explore the latest trends in home and garden design with expert seminars and hands-on activities.