REGAN: Not rational about NIC

I would like to voice extreme exception to Brent Regan’s opinion column “Rational thinking” in the May 31 edition of the Coeur d’Alene Press. I wonder if the swamp gas floating over Coeur d’Alene also includes the systematic partial destruction of North Idaho College?

Legals for June, 21 2024

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Should your oldest child be in charge of your estate?

When I meet with clients to set up estate plans, I find that a surprising number of people mistakenly believe that they must name their eldest child in their will or their trust as the person in charge of their estate. Even those who understand that they are not legally required to do this may think they are supposed to nominate their eldest child for this duty. There may have been a time when social norms dictated this outcome, but those days are long past, and today I speak to my clients in detail about who the right type of person is to be left in charge of their estate. Let’s review some of the factors that should be considered.

Legals for June, 11 2024

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OPINION: Privatizing North Idaho College is a misguided approach

A few months ago, I highlighted the crucial role federal funds play at North Idaho College (NIC). Now, the Idaho GOP, with Trustee Todd Banducci's support, aims to defund higher education across Idaho, including NIC.

Legals for June, 4 2024

Longtime Community Library Network board member resigns

Katie Blank served library district for over 30 years

Katie Blank, a longtime Community Library Network trustee, has resigned from the board. Blank served on the board for more than 30 years. She submitted her resignation Sunday. "Recently some very challenging health concerns have been brought to my attention," Blank said in the resignation letter.

Legals for June, 19 2024

Moon reelected Idaho GOP Chair, party now opposes funding higher education

Republican party platform opposes higher ed funding

West Bonner ponders school closures

Community hopes to fund extracurricular programs on its own

Several elementary schools will likely be closed as part of an effort to close a $4.68 million shortfall brought about by the failure of a West Bonner County levy.

Keep your estate plan simple(ish)

It may seem obvious that when planning for what should happen after your death, more detail is better. Indeed, the problems I see with many estate plans have to do with ignoring some aspect of planning that should be addressed. However, the opposite problem is also possible. Let’s take a look...

Legals for May, 28 2024

EDITORIAL: One year, three very disturbing incidents

Disturbing trend means we must ask — and answer — a very difficult question

MY TURN: Project 2025 — Presidential Transition Project

I see from Mr. Regan’s most recent article that he thinks the Coeur d’ Alene Press should be a mouthpiece for his perspective, rather than a voice for the broader views of the community. That doesn’t surprise me. The first thing authoritarians want to do is take over a free press. Democracy dies in darkness, and that’s the whole goal, isn’t it Mr. Regan? You’d hate to have Idahoans know what the IFF and the KCRCC are really up to. Speaking of that, every citizen should know about Project 2025 — The Presidential Transition Project.