Legals for June, 20 2023

NIC, Macomber ask judge to dismiss lawsuit

North Idaho College and attorney Art Macomber have asked the court to dismiss a lawsuit that alleges fraud.

Mission accomplished

Cd'A Tribe, state parks department receive award for work at Cataldo Mission

The Coeur d'Alene Tribe and the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation are the recipients of the Idaho Heritage Trust's first-ever Frederick Walters Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation.

OPINION: When political lines become curves

One of the central distinctions in mathematics is the difference between linearity and nonlinearity. The difference between lines and curves. Commenters on life and politics generally talk incessantly about today’s story as if it were a line. So, if the news is bad, the story is that it is destined to continue in that direction forever until we all crash and burn. The religion built on theories (and failed computer simulations) of man-made climate change is a great proponent of linear thinking. We only have x number of years to act. Give up your freedom and send us your money or we are all doomed.

Cassidy sworn in as Kellogg schools trustee

Felicia Cassidy was sworn in as a trustee for the Kellogg School District Board earlier this week. Cassidy is filling the Zone 5 trustee’s seat, formerly occupied by Carolyn Turner.

Legals for June, 16 2023

WBCSD adjourns meeting without decision

Board members booed out of auditorium after tabling Durst's contract negotiation.

Legals for June, 15 2023

Lakeland teachers to receive raises

Trustees approve $51 million budget for next fiscal year

Teachers in the Lakeland Joint School District, and most of the staff, will receive raises of about 5% for the next school year.

Four steps to check up on your own estate plan

We should all aim to have our legal planning in order, but how do you know if you have what you need in place? Spending a little time reviewing your estate plan every so often is a must. What should you look for? Let’s take it step by step.

WBCSD postpones decision on Durst contract

Durst's drafted contract and qualifications questioned.

EDITORIAL: UI president sees higher-ed phoenix rising

Controversial purchase of University of Phoenix raises eyebrows - and ire

Keeping public comment on topic

Cd'A School Board considers tightening policy

During a meeting when public comment policy was on the agenda Monday evening, not one community member signed up to speak.

Legals for June, 13 2023

Huckleberries

'Overwhelming delight': Chris Guggemos' legacy, summer music live on

It’s easy to imagine how Chris Guggemos would introduce his follow-up act. Wearing white summer shorts, a tucked-in Hawaiian shirt and a wide smile, Coeur d’Alene’s Music Man would urge the crowd: “Let’s have a big round of applause — for Michael Koep.”

EDITORIAL: Once again, trustees fall through floor

Hold off on hiring qualified legal counsel

NIC ATHLETICS: Decision needs to based on data

At the June 7 NIC Board meeting Todd Banducci admitted he is the primary person pushing to change NIC’s athletic conference. As usual, he didn’t provide reasons.

NIC board adopts 2024 budget

North Idaho College trustees voted Wednesday night to adopt the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 but are leaving open the possibility of amending it further.

Legals for June, 9 2023

NIC board adopts 2024 budget

North Idaho College trustees voted Wednesday night to adopt the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 but are leaving open the possibility of amending it further.