Meet your candidates Monday and Tuesday

Moderated by two business leaders, Helo Hancock, CEO of Beacon Clinics, and Tyrel Stevenson, the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s legislative director, the forums provide citizens an opportunity to meet the candidates seeking election in their cities and school districts.

Legals for September, 23 2023

CLN: No Sunday closures

Work continues on insurance, materials collection policy, disaffiliation from American Library Association

It's official: No libraries in the Community Library Network will close Sundays. "If the CLN board of trustees did in fact have a valid approval vote of closing on Sundays, it is now rescinded," Chair Rachelle Ottosen said Thursday morning in a motion during a regular meeting of the board at the Pinehurst Library. The motion was unanimously approved by trustees.

OPINION: KCRCC’s 'vetting' scam

Yes, I’m back at it after a wonderful summer of family celebrations and travel. It has been great to ignore the political angst and focus on what is truly important in life. We are so blessed to live in Idaho!

OPINION: Pattern of deception

A large portion of what we call “intelligence” is pattern recognition. Patterns of sounds are recognized as words or music. Patterns of symbols are written language. Patterns of features are faces. Captcha asks you to recognize items that fit a pattern to prove you are human. Intelligence tests rely heavily on pattern recognition by asking you to find the next number or symbol of a set or to determine which word does not fit with others.

OPINION: Be wary of confrontational politics

Discussing politics with friends often elicits a common refrain: "It's so ugly! I hate politics! It doesn't even matter if I vote. Yuck." Unfortunately, this sentiment is not accidental; it's a byproduct of a communication style known as 'confrontational politics.' This approach is corrosive and aggressive, aimed at discouraging participation in both social media and voting.

REDMAN INSURANCE: RFP process, competition welcome

In response to the Sept. 15 editorial mentioning Redman Insurance, I want to clarify a couple things. First, we appreciate the suggestion from a trustee for the Community Library Network board proposing our insurance agency as an option to provide insurance for the Library, and we hope that the suggestion was because of our heart for serving our local community, our 30 years in business in Kootenai County, our products available for public entities, and the exceptional service our experienced team provides.

Lakeland receives $180K grant for new welding booths

Connor Carvajal is the one with the torch and Chase Petersen took the photos for us.

Calling all candidates: League of Women Voters wants to hear from you

Submit info for league's voter guide

The League of Women Voters of Kootenai County is asking all Nov. 7 election candidates to submit information, free of charge, in their own words, with their own photos, links and videos, to the Vote411.org public voter guide. Invitations are being sent to all candidates in contested races.

West Bonner trustee skips meeting

As the clock ticked closer to 6 p.m., the murmuring started as West Bonner County School Board trustee Troy Reinbold's seat remained empty. "Is he here?" someone whispered at a table near the middle of the room? "Is he coming?" asked another. Without Reinhold's presence, the remaining board members of Hall and Carlyn Barton did not constitute a quorum and were forced to cancel the meeting.

Legals for September, 21 2023

Lakeland continues dual credit through NIC, NNU

The Lakeland Joint School District will continue offering dual credit courses with North Idaho College for the 2023/2024 school year.

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.

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 September, 20 2023

'The perfect fit'

Meet the new principal at Kellogg Middle School

20-plus years teaching in the Coeur d’Alene area, including stops at Coeur d’Alene High School, Lake City High School, and Kootenai Behavioral Center, has sharpened Arman’s ability to connect and interact with the students she leads in a positive, hands-on way that feels perfect for middle school-aged students.

Legals for September, 19 2023

HUCKLEBERRIES: Off the air, but in our hearts

Bob 'Bubblehead' Hough's rock 'n' roll melody lives on

“Bubblehead” ordinarily isn’t a term of affection.

CLN accepts URD money, decreases base by same amount

Community Library Network trustees unanimously approved accepting $42,256.90 in urban renewal district funds during a special meeting Friday at the Post Falls Library. At the same meeting, the board majority — Chair Rachelle Ottoson, Vice Chair Tom Hanley and Tim Plass — diminished funding for the network by the same amount, despite objections from Trustees Katie Blank and Vanessa Robinson and several words of caution from Library Director Alexa Eccles.

NIC releases special report to accreditor

North Idaho College published a special report Friday to its accrediting body.