Reform bolsters tech workforce

Having a steady supply of tech professionals is essential to growing Idaho technology companies. The Idaho Technology Council (ITC) understands the urgent need to grow a strong future workforce - and that starts by bolstering Idaho's education system. Students Come First is the series of education reform initiatives on the ballot for voters, and the ITC Board of Trustees recommend a vote of "yes" on all three initiatives.

Labrador announces service academy nominations

Military academy nominations listed

U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, has announced his nominations to the United States military academies for 2014.

Students clean up at math contest

High school students from Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy and Classical Christian Academy cleaned up last Tuesday at North Idaho's College's math department's annual Math Contest.

Kootenai County students inducted into U.S. Naval Academy

The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., will induct three students from Kootenai County into the academy's Class of 2019.

Service Academy Day in Hayden is April 13

The Idaho Congressional Delegation will present Service Academy Day in Hayden on April 13

The chosen few

Five area high school seniors receive appointments to service academies

Securing appointment to a United States Federal Service Academy is a rigorous process of academics, physical fitness, applications and congressional nominations.

Fulcher announces service academy nominations

Congressman Fulcher has announced the candidates nominated for appointment to U.S. service academies.

U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen to visit area, discuss life at academy

U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman Steven Hallgren and Midshipman Gil Givens will be in Coeur d'Alene to provide an introduction to the naval academy at Annapolis, Md.

North Idaho Reserve Police Academy goes online in 2012

The North Idaho Reserve Academy, typically hosted by the Coeur d'Alene Police Department (CDAPD), has undergone some technological updates designed to make it easier, and less expensive, for reserve officers to attend classes. This year, the CDAPD partnered with the Idaho Peace Officers Standards & Training (POST) Academy and all classes for the North Idaho Reserve Academy will be broadcast over the Idaho Education Network (IEN). The IEN is a secure, online network that can be accessed in every community through local, public high schools.

A police academy for the people

Local law enforcement agencies are now accepting applications for the 2017 Multi-Agency Citizens Academy.

CHS senior heads for Naval Academy

Sarah Kladar knew she wanted to attend the United States Naval Academy since sixth grade, but her desire to help others dates back more than 10 years.

Risch announces service academy nominations

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) announced 60 nominations of Idaho students to the United States service

NIC Basic Patrol Academy graduates 12 students

NIC held a graduation ceremony for 12 Basic Patrol Academy students on Thursday, May 4 at the Lake Coeur d’Alene Room in the Edminster Student Union Building on NIC’s Coeur d’Alene campus.

Local students nominated to military service academies

Idaho’s congressional representatives announced their nominations of young Idahoans to the nation’s military academies. The nominees by U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and James Risch, and Congressman Russ Fulcher, have demonstrated a strong commitment to leadership and service, showing that they have the potential to be the next generation of leaders.

LETTER: Fodder for fury

In Sunday’s letters, Mr. Charlie Branch referred to the military academy nominees as “cannon fodder.” My son-in-law graduated from the Naval Academy at Annapolis in 1987, our granddaughter graduated in 2016 and we have a grandson who wants to attend the Naval Academy, and you have the gall to call them cannon fodder! Those who are chosen to attend the military academies, be it Navy, Army, Air Force or Coast Guard, are the best of the best and they are the ones who protect you and have guaranteed you the freedom of speech that you so carelessly exercised in your letter.

Labrador announces military academy nominations

Rep. Raúl Labrador, R-Idaho, announced his office’s nominations to the U.S. service academies.

Where the classroom surrounds you

Lakeland Online Academy transforms into Reach Academy hybrid school, applications being accepted

Lakeland Online Academy transforms into Reach Academy hybrid school

Labrador's service academy nominations

Several area residents are on the the list of students nominated by Idaho Rep. Raul Labrador's office to enter the United States Service Academies.

Law enforcement agencies plan citizens academy

COEUR d’ALENE — Area law enforcement agencies are preparing to offer a free academy where citizens can learn how law enforcement agencies work in their community.