🌱 Could the next windstorm cut power to vital medical equipment?

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In today's newsletter:

• Could the next windstorm cut power to vital medical equipment?
• Why did Sheriff Norris pull countywide powers from Rathdrum’s police chief?

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A little rain, with a high of 51 and low of 41 degrees.
• Friday: Remaining cloudy, temps: high: 47, low: 42.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 50 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Power outages concern cancer patient in North Idaho (khq.com) — A Rathdrum cancer patient who depends on powered physical-therapy equipment is increasingly worried about sporadic regional power outages and how they could disrupt her care and home-based work. Local utilities explain that high winds and falling trees are driving the interruptions, and they urge residents to report downed lines, keep contact information updated, and follow safety guidance when the lights go out.
   

• Sheriff Norris revokes cross-deputization of Cd'A, Rathdrum police chiefs (cdapress.com) — Rathdrum residents should know that Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris has revoked the countywide cross-deputy authority of Rathdrum Police Chief Daniel Haley, along with Coeur d’Alene’s chief and a captain. The move appears tied to an investigation into Norris’ conduct at a February legislative town hall, and it’s unclear whether other Rathdrum officers still hold cross-deputization.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rathdrum

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Friday December 12

• Christmas on Prairie at Northland Nursery
  Northland Nursery , 8093 W. Prairie Ave , Post Falls

Saturday December 13

• Park n Rec 3rd-4th Basketball - GYM
  Lakeland Junior High Rathdrum, ID 83858
  7:30 am

Sunday December 14

• Christmas on Prairie at Northland Nursery
  Northland Nursery , 8093 W. Prairie Ave , Post Falls

Tuesday December 16

• Christmas program
  Spirit Lake Elementary Rathdrum, ID 83858
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Christmas on Prairie at Northland Nursery
  Northland Nursery , 8093 W. Prairie Ave , Post Falls

Thursday December 18

• Chamber Monthly Networking Luncheon (December 2025)
  Shepherd of the Hills Church , 13541 W Hwy, 53 , Rathdrum
  11:30 am
• LHS Winter Concert
  LHS Commons
  5:30 pm

Friday December 19

• Christmas on Prairie at Northland Nursery
  Northland Nursery , 8093 W. Prairie Ave , Post Falls

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• SEE Into Our Future at Safe Passage
  Safe Passage , 850 N. 4th St. , CDA
  3:00 pm
• BINGO NIGHT / Make-A-Wish Idaho & North Idaho Fair and Rodeo Foundation
  Kootenai County Fairgrounds - JACKLIN BUILDING
  5:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Christmas on Prairie at Northland Nursery
  Northland Nursery , 8093 W. Prairie Ave , Post Falls
• The Ahi Experience: Featuring Chef Jeremy
  The Boathouse , 3799 E Hayden Lake Rd , Hayden
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Hayden Arts Commission is looking for a new logo!
  Local students K–12 are invited to submit a design that shows their creativity and community pride. Open to individuals, groups, and/or classes. One… (Nextdoor )
• Let’s start a trading post chain !
  I’ve got an empty 10 gallon fish tank to give I’m in search of baby toys thank you ! Pls post your item to trade to continue the post! Let’s get a… (Nextdoor Wright St)

• Window Genie SPV, LLC posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Rathdrum. Apply here.
• Denny's Corporation posted a job opening for Service Assistant - Franchise in Post Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rathdrum here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hayden

• A testament to commitment, legacy (cdapress.com)
• Fallon's Flight aiding Inland Northwest families navigating NICU health crises (krem.com)
• AREA ROUNDUP: Bengal best Buckaroos in basketball doubleheader (lmtribune.com)

Post Falls

• ITD announces winners for Name a Snowplow contest (eastidahonews.com)
• Alliance promotes attainable housing through local policy (cdapress.com)
• Pratt and Stony Brook earn 77-73 OT win over Columbia (postregister.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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