MEYER AND McCREA: Gratitude for service; respect for integrity

I attended the Community Library Network board meeting where Judy Meyer and Regina McCrea received public comment as board trustees for the last time. It was important for me to show support for these two amazing individuals who were sadly unseated in the recent election. I wanted to make sure I personally thanked them for their years of service and continued desire to fight for our community’s freedom of choice and for the honesty and integrity they displayed during the entire election despite being faced with evil lies and persistent insults.

Lakeland looks to tighten budget

Levy results prompt hard look at spending

The Lakeland Joint School District trustees were grateful to the community for passing two levies in an election Tuesday that will fund the district for the next two years, but were reverent while they reviewed the district’s budget in a meeting Wednesday to prepare for the upcoming school year.

MY TURN: 'Have you no decency?

In 1954, after years of successfully smearing innocent people, ruining lives and careers, Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy launched a new attack against an unlikely target — the United States Army. Unlike his other victims, the Army had the power and influence to fight back.

Shoshone County election results

It wasn’t a busy election day in Shoshone County, but several key elections took place Tuesday. Among the five elections that were held, one was decided by a single vote, one of them changed the way the city of Kellogg will tax guests, and one of them will be decided by coin flip.

Dorothy Thielman, 85

Dorothy E. Thielman May 4, 1937 - April 29, 2023

Legals for May, 19 2023

NIC publishes accreditor’s report

Evaluation notes positive steps taken and areas in need of improvement

A team representing North Idaho College’s accreditor found that the college has made some progress since receiving a show cause sanction but cautioned that only time will tell if effective change can continue.

Details emerge in battery of trustee

The former North Idaho College employee who allegedly dumped a bucket of soapy water on Trustee Todd Banducci told police he blamed Banducci for the loss of his job.

Movers & Shakers

Movers & Shakers: May 18

Legals for May, 18 2023

NIC won’t fight Swayne lawsuit

North Idaho College trustees voted unanimously Wednesday night not to oppose NIC President Nick Swayne’s request that the court grant him permanent reinstatement without going to trial.

Challengers win library board race

After a contentious race, challengers Tim Plass and Tom Hanley were elected to the Community Library Network Board of Trustees.

Highway and hospital district election results

Residents cast votes Tuesday for commissioner candidates in highway district races across Kootenai County.

Should Your Trust be Revocable?

While trusts are not necessary for all my clients, many of them are interested in avoiding probate and after exploring all the options find that a trust will be the best way to do that. A common question comes up once a client decides to use a trust: should the trust be revocable or irrevocable? There is a lot of confusion out there about the difference between a revocable and an irrevocable trust. Let’s look at the differences and discover why for most people, a revocable trust is the way to go.

OPINION: Republicans for health care

If you are a regular reader of the Coeur d’Alene Press, you are well aware of the divisive politics railing our community. As a long-standing North Idaho Republican, it was this division and subsequent damage to our community that motivated me and more than 80 other local longtime Republicans to form the North Idaho Republicans group. It’s our belief that we will do more good for our community by developing thoughtful ways to improve our local institutions and quality of life rather than inciting fear and bringing institutions like our community college, schools and libraries to the brink of destruction.

Lakeland board to consider child care price increase

Before Leaving the Lakeland Joint School District at the end of April, Director of Finance Brian Wallace recommended price increases to the board of trustees for a Before and After School Enrichment program.

William 'Bill' Burdett Hemenway, 83

William “Bill” Burdett Hemenway was born in Presho, South Dakota on April 14, 1940, the second child of Carl and Grace (nee Mueller) Hemenway. He went home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2023.

OPINION: What did we learn, and how will it change Kootenai County?

The run-up to yesterday’s election was unlike anything we have witnessed in recent Kootenai County political history. We saw and learned a lot over these past months.

Former NIC employee charged with battery on trustee

A former North Idaho College employee was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly threw a bucket of liquid onto a college trustee.

NIC special meeting Wednesday

North Idaho College trustees will convene tomorrow night for a special meeting.