Cd’A considers putting lid on short-term rentals

The Coeur d’Alene City Council may soon discuss putting a moratorium on new permits for short-term rentals. Councilwoman Christie Wood floated the possibility during Monday’s General Services/Public Works Committee meeting, where half the body considered a city proposal to better regulate short-term rentals, or STRs. Wood said she thinks a moratorium will be necessary if the council puts a cap on how many STR permits are issued annually.

NIC: Search obstruction alleged

Trustee believes board chair trying to impede presidential search

A North Idaho College Trustee said she believes the board chair is trying to detain the process for the search for a permanent president.

File a lawsuit, probe response suggests

Attorney General’s Office won't decide NIC trustee residency debate

The Attorney General’s Office suggests filing an action seeking to have the seat declared vacant in order to answer the trustee residency requirement concerns for North Idaho College trustees.

Housing key for CDA council

Several members highlight need for affordable places to live

Housing key to CDA's future

15 centuries at NIC sound off

Group's letter joins chorus of voices worried about college leadership

Former and retired NIC affiliates share concerns

State issues NIC warning

With accreditation jeopardized, college could lose local control, funding

State Board of Education urges NIC to take action

NIC under accreditation microscope

Experts coming to CDA next month to investigate leadership concerns

After a second complaint, the accrediting organization for North Idaho College is planning an onsite inquiry to the college to review the situation in January. The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities said in a letter to the college that based on the analysis of alleged facts, “NIC’s ability to maintain compliance with the United States Department of Education’s regulations, and Accreditation Procedures is of concern.”

Plot thickens at NIC

Human rights task forces to file second complaint

North Idaho College Acting President Lita Burns warned the Board of Trustees at the board meeting Wednesday night that unless swift action was taken, NIC’s accreditation may be affected. Burns said while NIC’s accreditation currently remains in good standing, without a pattern of evidence of change in the board’s behavior, that could change. “You may think I am speaking as an alarmist,” Burns said. “Let me assure you I am not.”