🌱 Why the county coroner wants Post Falls to consider banning kratom

Good morning Post Falls! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why the county coroner wants Post Falls to consider banning kratom
• How Post Falls volleyball powered through tight sets for a statement sweep
• What Post Falls Police's ICE partnership means for local immigration enforcement

Also on today's calendar: Lauren Daigle and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A passing morning shower, with a high of 68 and low of 53 degrees.
• Friday: Cool with clouds and sun, temps: high: 64, low: 47.
• Saturday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 72 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Post Falls council hears coroner's argument against kratom (krem.com) — Post Falls residents should know their city council just heard a stark warning from the Kootenai County coroner about kratom, a drug he says was linked to four county deaths in 2025. He urged councilors to consider an outright local ban, arguing regulation is ineffective and that kratom can be far more potent than morphine.
   

• PREP VOLLEYBALL: Post Falls battles to sweep of Coeur d'Alene (cdapress.com) — Post Falls volleyball fans can celebrate a straight-set league win over Coeur d'Alene, powered by standout performances from freshman Peyton Barclift and senior Teresa Smith. The Trojans stay unbeaten and now look ahead to an away match at Mt. Spokane, while Kootenai Classical of Post Falls also earned its first-ever volleyball victory.
   

• Idaho Department of Correction signs federal 287(g) immigration agreement (spokesman.com) — Post Falls residents should know their police department is the only city agency in Idaho participating in ICE's 287(g) program, which lets certain local officers help with immigration enforcement. A new agreement by the state prison system expands Idaho's role in these partnerships, even as some sheriffs and lawmakers debate whether broader participation should be mandatory.
   

📸 Around Post Falls

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Post Falls

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Riverstone Block Party & Brewfest →
  The Village at Riverstone, 2151 N Main St, Coeur d'Alene
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 7
• Labor Day (No School Students & Staff)
  Post Falls District #273 Post Falls, ID 83877
Tuesday September 8
• 1st day of school (2026-2027)
  Post Falls District #273 Post Falls, ID 83877
Saturday September 19
• Lauren Daigle →
  MØDE Stadium Stateline Speedway, 1349 N Beck Rd, Post Falls
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• Stateline Speedway Weekly Racing →
  MØDE Stadium Stateline Speedway, 1349 N Beck Rd, Post Falls
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 3
• SEE Into Our Future at Safe Passage
  Hayden Chamber of Commerce Safe Passage: 850 N. 4th St., CDA
  3:00 pm
• GE - Open House
  Garwood Elementary Rathdrum, ID 83858
  5:00 pm
• Elementary Open Houses
  Post Falls District #273 all PFSD elementary schools
  5:00 pm
• JBE Back to School Night
  John Brown Elementary Rathdrum, ID 83858
  6:00 pm
Friday September 4
• The Hayden Market →
  Hayden Canyon Charter, 13590 N Government Wy, Hayden
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• CLASSIC CAR SHOW & LUNCH
  Human Resource Network of North Idaho 506 W Appleway Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
  10:30 am
Monday September 7
• Labor Day (No School Students & Staff)
  Post Falls District #273 Post Falls, ID 83877

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Quick question for the neighborhood—has anyone used Purely Polished for house cleaning?
  A friend mentioned they're a small 2-person team, which sounds ideal since I prefer having the same people in my home every time. Would love to hear… (Nextdoor Idahline Valley)
• Julio was very professional and responded to all text in a timely manner.
  Trimmed multiple trees and shrubs. Would highly recommend him to others (Nextdoor Singing Hills Beyond)

🗞 Nearby News

Rathdrum

• Legals for September, 2 2026 (cdapress.com)
• PREP SOCCER: Lake City pulls away in second half (cdapress.com)
• PUBLIC LANDS: Don't trust Fulcher (cdapress.com)

Coeur d'Alene

• Coeur d'Alene homeowner takes experience from deadly February windstorm to carve new life into old tree (krem.com)
• Coeur d'Alene authorities seek help in arson investigation (cdapress.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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