LIBRARIES: Blank’s resignation was a true loss

Community Library Network Trustee Katie Blank resigned — a true loss of leadership and institutional knowledge. She’s been a protector of the free exchange of ideas and information and a shining example of citizen participation. Ask why.

Community Library Network trustees to present board vacancy nominations today

Special meeting at Post Falls Library begins at 2 p.m.

Trustees of the Community Library Network will present nominations today to fill the board vacancy left after former trustee Katie Blank resigned June 16.

CLN board appoints new trustee

Campbell sworn in at today's meeting

The Community Library Network board appointed and swore in a new trustee during today's special meeting. Karen Campbell, of Hayden, was selected in a 3-1 vote to fill the board vacancy left by longtime board member Katie Blank, who resigned June 16.

Legals for June, 22 2024

EDITORIAL: Bad news gets worse for CLN patrons

Trustee Katie Blank's departure a devastating blow to all who love their local library

Coeur d'Alene School Board adopts budgets, begins levy talks

Next meetings are July 8, Aug. 12

Trustees of the Coeur d'Alene School Board adopted budgets and began talks of the next supplemental levy election Monday during a budget adoption and board workshop. The amended $109,247,177 2023-2024 budget and proposed $107,274,030 2024-2025 budget were both unanimously adopted. The discussion then led to when the Coeur d'Alene School District should hold its next levy election and for what amount.

MY TURN: NIC trustees fail athletic program

During my 10 years as a university president, I had the good fortune to work with exceptional boards of trustees who were fiercely loyal to the mission of the university, forward-looking, fiscally responsible, and great partners with university administration. They always acted in the best interests of the university and not their personal preferences.

Legals for June, 21 2024

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Legals for June, 28 2024

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, 27 2024

North Idaho College enrollment rising

Summer enrollment is up at North Idaho College and the rising numbers bode well for the fall.

Coeur d'Alene library director resigns

Michael Priest to take equivalent role in New Zealand

Michael Priest's last day with the city will be July 12.

Legals for June, 26 2024