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In today's newsletter:
- Why are dozens demanding Lakeland school trustees step down now?
- How high can Rathdrum’s Brandon Palaniuk climb in Arkansas River action?
Also on today's calendar: One Street Over at the Post Falls Brewing Co. Anniversary Party! and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 53 and low of 29 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 61, low: 35.
- Sunday: Warmer with some sun, with a high of 72 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Former employees, district leaders, families call for resignation of Lakeland School Board (krem.com) — Rathdrum’s Lakeland Joint School District is facing intense pressure as 84 former employees, leaders, and community members publicly urged school board trustees to resign after placing Superintendent Rusty Taylor on paid leave. Speakers at a packed Wednesday meeting criticized the board’s judgment, warned of taxpayer costs, and said recent actions risk damaging support for an upcoming plant facilities levy. 
• Anaya's adjustment delivers Day 1 lead in Bassmaster Elite at Arkansas River (anglerschannel.com) — Rathdrum resident Brandon Palaniuk is sitting in third place after Day 1 of the Bassmaster Elite tournament on the Arkansas River, weighing in a strong 19-pound limit. The event continues through the weekend in Muskogee, Oklahoma, with live coverage available on Bassmaster.com and FS1 for those following Palaniuk’s run.
📸 Around Rathdrum
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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BEE SMART: Build a Wild Bee Hotel (FREE CLASS) — New Leaf Nursery
New Leaf Nursery, 12655 N Government Wy, Hayden
11:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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One Street Over at the Post Falls Brewing Co. Anniversary Party!
Post Falls Brewing Company , 112 N Spokane St , Post Falls
2:00 pm -
Monica Nevi LIVE!
The Draft Zone , 4430 W Riverbend Ave , Post Falls
7:00 pm -
Karaoke Night
The Club at Prairie Falls , 3200 N Spokane St #101 , Post Falls
7:00 pm -
Summer Market (Rathdrum Craft and Farmers Market)
16114 N Meyer Rd , Rathdrum
4:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Saturday May 2
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🗓 Events Nearby
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SEE Into Our Future at Safe Passage
Safe Passage , 850 N. 4th St. , CDA
3:00 pm -
Strawberry Fields Forever — New Leaf Nursery
New Leaf Nursery , 12655 N Government Wy , Hayden
11:00 am -
Family Promise Dinner Auction – Save the Date
Best Western CDA Inn
5:30 pm -
Plant a Hanging Porch Basket — New Leaf Nursery
New Leaf Nursery , 12655 N Government Wy , Hayden
5:30 pm -
ID | Hayden | Testing Triumph Movie Bash!
Hayden Discount Cinema , 300 W Centa Ave , Hayden
10:00 am -
Tomato Craze Weekend! — New Leaf Nursery
New Leaf Nursery , 12655 N Government Wy , Hayden
11:00 am -
Mother's Day Terrarium — New Leaf Nursery
New Leaf Nursery , 12655 N Government Wy , Hayden
11:00 am
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Wednesday April 29
Thursday April 30
Friday May 1
Saturday May 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- What a fun project
Reach out and let's talk about your projects for 2026. ArtistryNorthwest.com John 509-821-0824. Talk soon and have a good week everybody. (Nextdoor North Edwards) - Trying to find swim lessons for my granddaughter- everywhere is booked.
Have I missed any? New to the area! She will be two in May. Please advise. (Nextdoor Wright St)
- Window Genie SPV, LLC posted a job opening for Window Cleaner in Rathdrum. Apply here.
- CRH plc posted a job opening for Asphalt Plant Operator in Rathdrum. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rathdrum here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hayden
- Hayden Meadows Elementary students prepare for annual plant sale (kxly.com)
- MY TURN: Where do our political decisions come from? (cdapress.com)
- A dog, a mission, and 16,000 books (cdapress.com)
Post Falls
- 'Drowsy Chaperone Jr.' opens tonight at Post Falls High school (cdapress.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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