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🌱 How Post Falls’ rehab hospital just boosted its patient capacity overnight

Post Falls, Idaho Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Post Falls! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Post Falls’ rehab hospital just boosted its patient capacity overnight
  • Meet the 20-year-old Post Falls entrepreneur already running her own business.
  • How did Post Falls golfers stack up against Idaho’s top programs?

Also on today's calendar: Post Falls - Veteran's Club Patriot Pour PF2 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 68, low: 48.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Rehabilitation Hospital of the Northwest meets growing demand for inpatient rehab services by adding 40 additional beds (spokesman.com) — A major Post Falls healthcare facility just added 40 inpatient rehabilitation beds, consolidating 70 rehab beds in one expanded hospital to better serve local and regional patients. Leaders from Ernest Health and Kootenai Health say the move responds to growing demand from stroke, trauma, and amputation patients, and keeps more intensive rehab care close to home for Post Falls residents.
   

2. OCT NIBJ: Leading the way into North Idaho's future (cdapress.com) — A young Post Falls cosmetologist, Joyceta Chacon, has already launched her own nail business inside a local salon after earning her license from a Post Falls cosmetology school. She’s part of a broader group of North Idaho women business leaders highlighted for growing companies, supporting nonprofits, and strengthening communities from Coeur d’Alene to Sandpoint. Their stories spotlight ambition, philanthropy, and everyday leadership.
   

3. PREP ROUNDUP: Viking girls win own tourney by one shot over five-time champion Rocky Mountain (cdapress.com) — Post Falls golfers had a strong showing at the Jim Kraus Invitational, with the boys placing third and Hunter Topie shooting a 72 to lead the Trojans. The Post Falls girls also competed at the Susan Mitchell Invitational, gaining valuable experience against top programs from Meridian and Coeur d’Alene. Local soccer and volleyball scores round out a busy prep sports day.
   

4. Best private high schools in Idaho (ncwlife.com) — Two Post Falls schools make this statewide list of Idaho’s top private high schools, with Immaculate Conception Academy and Genesis Preparatory Academy both earning strong Niche grades. The ranking compares student-teacher ratios, enrollment, and overall performance across 25 schools, giving Post Falls families a quick snapshot of how local options stack up against others from Boise to Sun Valley.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors!
    This cat was found up at our property in Osburn and has apparently been hanging out there for a few months. Looks a little malnourished, but is a… (Nextdoor E Seltice Wy)
  • These dogs are on Riverview Drive going up from Spokane Street they are walking very slow.
    So many cars going by I hope somebody recognizes these dogs.!! (Nextdoor Carpenter Loop)
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Overnight Team Member-McDonald's in Post Falls. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Restaurant Shift Manager in Post Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Post Falls here.

Ok Post Falls! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Post Falls

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.