Legals for October, 20 2023

Legals for April, 30 2024

EDITORIAL: Library board opts for ignorance, so far

But there's still time to avoid disaster.

MY TURN: If you can't stand the heat ...

Ya just gotta feel sorry for poor old attorney Art Macomber who said as quoted in a recent Press article, that because he had faced sharp criticism from the public over his work at North Idaho College, he raised his fee to $400 an hour. He is quoted as saying he just can’t do his very questionable legal work for $325 an hour.

Selecting an Estate Executor or a Trustee of a Family Trust

When I meet with clients to set up estate plans, we discuss in detail who should be left in charge of their estate. I want my clients to focus on the qualities of the right type of person to leave in charge. Let’s review some of the factors that should be considered.

NIC board grants board chair authority on lawsuits

North Idaho College trustees granted board chair Mike Waggoner blanket authority to make decisions about litigation on behalf of the college, two days before a hearing where a judge will consider whether to compel the college to turn over an investigative report to NIC President Nick Swayne.

West Bonner OKs vacancies in truncated meeting

Shortly before it was scheduled to start, the West Bonner school board meeting was paused for a phone call. Superintendent Branden Durst and trustees Margy Hall and Carlyn Barton then broke from a huddle near the front of the almost-full room and left the cafeteria.

Longtime Community Library Network trustee 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 library board for more than 30 years and as chair for more than 10 of those years. She submitted her resignation Sunday. "Recently some very challenging health concerns have been brought to my attention," Blank said in the resignation letter. "This has caused me to look carefully at the priorities in my life. I am realizing that it is no longer sustainable for me to serve on this board. It is negatively affecting my health. It is negatively affecting our livelihood. It is negatively affecting my relationships with my family and friends."

North Idaho College attorney bills approach $100K

Since his hiring last August, North Idaho College attorney Colton Boyles has billed NIC more than $98,000.

Legals for January, 10 2024

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Legals for January, 31 2024

EDITORIAL: Library board follows NIC's fateful footsteps

At root of bad governance is organization that weeds out qualified candidates

OPINION: Let’s talk about endorsements

Just over six weeks from today, on Nov. 7, you will be asked to elect (or re-elect) city council members, school board trustees, and fire district commissioners.

NIC settles Gridley lawsuit

Trustees announce they have no intention of removing Swayne

North Idaho College appears to have settled a lawsuit alleging violations of Idaho’s open meeting laws and intends to fight a separate case which contends the college violated public records laws.

CLN board to continue Sunday closure, insurance discussions

Regular meeting set for 9 a.m. Thursday in Pinehurst

Trustees of the Community Library Network board are expected to drop the discussion about Sunday closures when they meet at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Pinehurst Library.

Legals for April, 6 2024