EDUCATION: The great teacher inspires

As a retired teacher, I’m thankful The Press includes trends in learning and education. Recent articles, “My Turn” by John Jenson, and a reprint from Idaho Education News caught my attention. Both offered insights on benefits and challenges in learning, however, with differing views. Mr. Jenson focused on “The Flaw in Education,” while the other on interpersonal communication, “A Human Touch.” Mr. Jenson compared teaching history with the learning benefits of playing soccer. The excitement his son received in sports through identity, recognition, group reinforcement and especially, he emphasized repetition which Mr. Jenson believes should be happening in the classroom, but doesn’t. Instead teachers focus on memorizing facts for tests, soon forgotten. Mr. Jenson’s son’s history teacher used “the smoke-and-mirrors switch”(?) instilling answers for the final so he would look good and his students’ grades would too. Yes, it is unfortunate, and sad, if Mr. Jenson’s memory accurately characterized his history teacher’s method. My hope is this employee didn’t make teaching a career. Unfortunately, a few “bad” teachers do survive, very few. Students can make it difficult for those unsuited for the job.

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League of Women Voters offering info on candidates

This guide is published by the League of Women Voters, with over 100 years of experience in assisting voters with all aspects of registering and voting, the release said.

Kootenai County commissioners agree to sign Lakes Highway District lease

Kootenai County Commissioners agreed unanimously Tuesday to sign a lease proposed by Lakes Highway District. “This is an agreement for one year,” Commissioner Leslie Duncan said.

Historic church and school in the spotlight

Twice a year, in May and September, the Pleasantview Community Association holds a public breakfast at the historic Pleasantview School to help fund restoration projects. The school, opened in 1910, is a registered historical site in Idaho as well as on the National Register of Historic Places.

Legals for May, 7 2025

Associated Press finds 'no definitive evidence' to change credit for famous Vietnam War photo

The AP concluded that it was “possible” Ut took the photo, but it was unable to be proven conclusively due to the passage of time, absence of key evidence, limitations of technology and the deaths of several key people involved. At the same time, AP found no proof that Nguyen took the photo, the report said.

How Utah dentists are preparing patients for the first statewide fluoride ban

Florida is poised to become the second state to ban fluoride under a bill that Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday he would sign soon. The Ohio and South Carolina legislatures are considering similar measures. Supporters of states’ efforts to ban fluoride said they did not dispute that it could have some benefits but thought people should not be given it by the government without their informed consent.

Homeland Security chief says travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps

The Transportation Security Administration warned people who don’t have the REAL ID to show up early and be prepared for advanced screening to avoid causing delays. “I do not have a belief that this will cause people to miss their flights if they take that additional time in," said Thomas Carter, the TSA's Federal Security Director in New Jersey. "I think there’s that self-responsibility of the law that they need to know, give themselves that extra time, and if they do that, they shouldn’t have an issue.”

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Seahawks made right choice with Milroe — if I did say so myself

See, I wrote a column before the NFL draft that turned out to be spectacularly correct. I have bundles of emails here containing congratulations, and instead of beating my chest, I just need to say thank you.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: April 28 - May 4

Kellogg golf, Wallace's Miller headed to state; Wildcat softball wins loser-out; Track athletes compete at district all-star meet; Kellogg baseball ends season.

PREP SOFTBALL: Timberlake wins sixth straight district title

Timberlake won its sixth straight district title, and 18th district title since 2000, when the Tigers won their first.

Sgt. Greg Moore remembered for giving his life to protect Coeur d'Alene

Sgt. Greg Moore remembered for giving his life to protect Coeur d'Alene

A small crowd lined the sidewalks as the police vehicles made their way to the K27 Forever Memorial at McEuen Park, marked by a waterfall and boulders. About 75 police officers and firefighters, city officials and about 50 residents attended the 30-minute event. Moore’s widow, Lindy, and their daughter Genna sat together in the front.

Gov. Little touts public safety policies during Hayden stop

Public safety and drug trafficking across Idaho’s borders was foremost on Governor Brad Little’s mind Monday during a press conference at the StanCraft Jet Center. While trying to crack down on cellphones and drug paraphernalia in the prison system, Little noted a common theme in intercepted drug trafficking communications which made him proud of the state's progress: “Stay over the state line.”

Northwest Notes May 6, 2025

News on a Vandal golf scramble, Bloomsday and Gonzaga women's basketball.

City accepting grant applications

Any for profit or nonprofit organization, or business may apply for the CDBG’s Community Opportunity Grant for qualifying projects and services that benefit low- and moderate- income people or neighborhoods in Coeur d’Alene.

Gas prices dropping

“Significant drops in the cost of crude oil are keeping pump prices in check, but fuel demand is expected to surge as we approach the Memorial Day weekend,” said AAA Idaho public affairs director Matthew Conde. “We’ll happily save what we can for as long as we can.”

Chip Shots May 6, 2025

Scores, news, etc., from local golf courses, leagues.

Legals for May, 6 2025