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🌱 Which clever Post Falls snowplow name just won statewide bragging rights?
Make time for HO HO HOmicide Murder Mystery on the Post Falls Patch calendar

Good day Post Falls! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which clever Post Falls snowplow name just won statewide bragging rights?
- How a Post Falls neighborhood became Idaho’s blueprint for attainable housing
Also on today's calendar: Post Falls Pavilion Christmas Baking Competition!.
Find out what's happening in Post Fallsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Post Fallsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: A little rain, with a high of 53 and low of 43 degrees.
- Friday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 50, low: 40.
- Saturday: Periods of sun, with a high of 51 and low of 35 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ITD announces winners for Name a Snowplow contest (eastidahonews.com) — A Post Falls High School class helped name one of Idaho’s snowplows “SnowbiWanKenobi,” earning a spot among 12 winning entries in a statewide Idaho Transportation Department contest. The plow names will appear on equipment across Idaho, and ITD plans classroom visits to teach students about snowplow operations and winter driving safety.
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• Alliance promotes attainable housing through local policy (cdapress.com) — Post Falls is home to “Miracle on Britton,” a 28-lot deed-restricted neighborhood highlighted as a model for attainable homeownership for local workers. Housing advocates say this Post Falls project and similar efforts statewide depend on city-level policy changes, like allowing smaller lots and more diverse housing types, to keep homes affordable for Idaho families.
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📸 Around Post Falls
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Post Falls
★ Featured events ★
- HO HO HOmicide Murder Mystery
Crime Scene Entertainment, 3960 W 5th Ave Suite B2, Post Falls
6:00 pm
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Post Falls Pavilion Christmas Baking Competition!
3758 E Horsehaven Ave , Post Falls
7:00 pm - Connect4Lunch
The Club at Prairie Falls , 3200 N Spokane St #101 , Post Falls
11:15 am
Saturday December 13
Tuesday December 16
📣 Post Falls Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Waterways Advisory Board Meeting
Kootenai County Public Meetings , 10865 N Ramsey Rd , Hayden
9:00 am - BOCC: Community Development - AM
Kootenai County Public Meetings , 451 Government Way , Coeur d'Alene
10:00 am - Planning & Zoning Commission - 1:30 PM
Kootenai County Public Meetings , 451 Government Way , Coeur d'Alene
1:30 pm - SEE Into Our Future at Safe Passage
Safe Passage , 850 N. 4th St. , CDA
3:00 pm - 2025 Gone Wild Recap Meeting
Capone's Pub & Grill , 751 N 4th St , Coeur d'Alene
3:30 pm - FREE Code d'Alene Workshop: It's All About the Vibe--AI HackStack-Vibe Coding Lab! (Ages 14+)
Gizmo-CdA : Coeur d'Alene's Community Makerspace , 283 Hubbard Ave NIC , Coeur d'Alene
3:30 pm - Monthly Silent Book Club Meeting (Kindred & Co)
Kindred & Co , 851 E 4th Ave , Post Falls
4:30 pm - BINGO NIGHT / Make-A-Wish Idaho & North Idaho Fair and Rodeo Foundation
Kootenai County Fairgrounds - JACKLIN BUILDING
5:00 pm - BOCC: Community Development - PM
Kootenai County Public Meetings , 451 Government Way , Coeur d'Alene
6:00 pm
Thursday December 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Your Spokane Valley Fire Department wants to remind everyone to give those outdoor Christmas lights a quick check before you plug them in.
Look for cracked wires, broken bulbs, or damage from last year’s storage. If you spot any damage, skip the repair attempt, swap the lights out, and… (Nextdoor ) - Hi I am Dale
retired welder/fabricator. I custom weld projects or do repairs. Anything welding or mechanical (Nextdoor Prairie Ridge)
- Denny's Corporation posted a job opening for Service Assistant - Franchise in Post Falls. Apply here.
- MetalQuest posted a job opening for Production Manager in Post Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Post Falls here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rathdrum
- PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Lake City bounces back, tops North Central (cdapress.com)
- Legals for December, 9 2025 (cdapress.com)
- Legals for December, 10 2025 (cdapress.com)
Coeur d'Alene
- Natural world inspires Coeur d'Alene watercolor artist (cdapress.com)
- Turn in Lake Pend Oreille Fishing Logbooks by Dec. 12 for a Chance to Win Prizes and Swag (theoutdoorwire.com)
- High winds return today while rain floods local rivers (kxly.com)
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
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