Rathdrum updates slated

RATHDRUM — The public is invited to Rathdrum Mayor Vic Holmes’ free annual State of the City address next Thursday at 6 p.m. at Lakeland High School.

This is the first time the year in review and look-ahead speech will be held at night, in hopes of making it available to more residents, city officials said.

City departments will have information available, including on the Rathdrum Mountain project that is expected to open this summer. Citizen questionnaires will also be available for residents to comment on city-related matters.

The address was formerly held at a chamber of commerce luncheon.

The chamber’s State of the Community luncheon will be Feb. 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. The lunch costs $15 for chamber members, $100 for a table of six and $22 for non-members. Tickets for non-members go on sale next Thursday.

Speakers include: Holmes; Kootenai County Commissioner Bob Bingham; Academy Mortgage’s Teresa Metz; Lakeland School Superintendent Becky Meyer; and Chamber President Matt Smith.

Lunch will be catered by Chartwell's Dining Services in Rathdrum.