🌱 How a Rathdrum family is turning tragedy into cold-case breakthroughs

Coffee in hand, Rathdrum? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Rathdrum family is turning tragedy into cold-case breakthroughs

Also on today's calendar: Annual Meeting and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 76 and low of 50 degrees.
• Saturday: Sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 77, low: 48.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 51 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Parents of Idaho murder victim launch foundation to help solve cold cases (kxly.com) — From their home in Rathdrum, Kaylee Goncalves’ parents have launched the “Murder Has a Name” foundation to help solve cold cases using advanced DNA tools. Working with law enforcement and specialized labs, they hope to fund investigations stalled by limited resources and turn their daughter’s legacy into answers for other grieving families.
   

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📸 Around Rathdrum

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rathdrum

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday June 13

• Twin Lakes School House – Tea →
  Twin Lakes Community Schoolhouse, 10017 W Twin Lakes Rd, Rathdrum
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday June 17

• Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
  Lakeland Joint District #272 Lakeland School District, 15506 Washington Ave, Rathdrum, ID 83858, USA
  6:00 pm

Thursday June 18

• Chamber Monthly Networking Luncheon (June 2026)
  Rathdrum Area Chamber of Commerce Shepherd of the Hills Church 13541 W Hwy, 53 Rathdrum, Idaho
  11:30 am

Saturday July 11

• Annual Meeting →
  Twin Lakes Elementary School, 5326 W Rice Rd, Rathdrum
  9:30 am

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📣 Rathdrum Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 12

• The Hayden Market →
  Hayden Canyon Charter, 13590 N Government Wy, Hayden
  12:00 pm

Tuesday June 16

• Security Workshop
  Hayden Chamber of Commerce Virtual

Thursday June 18

• SEE Into Our Future at Safe Passage
  Hayden Chamber of Commerce Safe Passage: 850 N. 4th St., CDA
  3:00 pm

Tuesday June 23

• Hayden – Veterans Coffee Hour →
  Kaffee Meister - Hayden, 9212 N Government Wy, Hayden
  2:00 pm

Thursday June 25

• Hayden Chamber ‘After Hours’ at New Leaf — New... →
  New Leaf Nursery, 12655 N Government Wy, Hayden
  5:00 pm

Friday July 3

• Woofstock | A Music Festival →
  Companions Animal Center, 10275 N Atlas Rd, Hayden
  12:00 pm

Friday July 10

• Sydney Dale →
  Parallel 47, 9021 N Government Wy, Hayden
  5:00 pm

Thursday July 16

• HLM Youth Learn To Surf →
  Hayden Lake Marina, 3830 E Hayden Lake Rd, Hayden
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Rathdrum. Apply here.
• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Hayden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rathdrum here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Hayden

• Mary Ann Gnagy, 85 (cdapress.com)
• Hayden to host town hall to gather input on policing needs (cdapress.com)
• 'National Trails Day' brings 100 volunteers to Canfield Mountain (cdapress.com)

Post Falls

• Post Falls ID Single Family Homes (zillow.com)
• Newby-ginnings gets boost for new Post Falls location (cdapress.com)
• What was the Leata Cabalero? (consumerguide.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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