Analysis: Idahoans rallied against library bill, but the debate is far from over

Library staffers and trustees from across the state described House Bill 314 in existential terms — a threat to public institutions, and to their livelihood

Gov. Brad Little heard from librarians from Rexburg to Riggins, from Donnelly to Bonners Ferry. He heard from lawyers. From students and homeschoolers. From teachers past and present — including two of Idaho’s past teachers of the year. And in the end, Little came down on their side. He vetoed a bill mandating that school and public libraries keep “harmful” materials out of the hands of minors, or risk a $2,500 civil fine.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: The impact of Jody Allen on next week's Seahawks draft

We know that Jody has faith in Carroll and Schneider — she backed them forcefully and immediately in the mess with Wilson — but she may want to look a little further ahead than every day, boots-on-the-ground football people tend to do.

Lakeland board changes Heritage Health decision

A crowd of roughly 60 people erupted into applause and some burst into tears of joy Thursday when the Lakeland Joint School District Board of Trustees reversed its decision to end an agreement between the district and Heritage Health.

Emails show NIC trustees, lawyer planned meetings in private

Emails reveal that North Idaho College attorney Art Macomber and trustees Greg McKenzie, Todd Banducci and Mike Waggoner used personal email addresses to secretly prepare for the public meetings where the board majority hired Macomber and ousted NIC President Nick Swayne.

LIBRARY NETWORK ELECTION: Vote for Meyer and McCrea

North Idaho voters are urged to elect Judy Meyer and Regina McCrea for the two positions on the Library Board of Trustees.

Legals for April, 21 2023

Lakeland school trustees to discuss Heritage Health contract

Special meeting tonight at 6

Heritage Health is on the agenda for discussion when Lakeland Joint School District trustees gather for a special meeting today at 6 p.m.

Legals for April, 20 2023

Legals

Community weighs in on levy solutions

The Coeur d'Alene School Board held a special listening session Tuesday to hear possible solutions from community members as it prepares to declare a financial emergency, per Idaho Code, in light of the March 14 supplemental levy failure.

LIBRARY TRUSTEES: Vote for Meyer and McCrea

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “If any parent objects to a book in the public school library, that book should be removed, even if other parents like the book.”

'Living in two worlds'

Long-range planning committee looks ahead for Cd'A Schools

The loss of the Coeur d'Alene School District's March levies heavily weighed on the minds of those who are tasked with looking at future endeavors during a Monday meeting of the district's long-range planning committee.

Cd'A schools seeking comment on financial emergency

The impending financial crisis the Coeur d'Alene School District will face if the upcoming $25 million-per-year, two-year supplemental levy fails will be the main subject Tuesday at a special meeting of the school board.

Legals for April, 15 2023

Lakeland ends counseling contract with Heritage Health

Heritage can no longer use district space to provide mental health services to kids

The Lakeland Joint School District Board of Trustees decided Monday not to renew a no-cost contract with Heritage Health that allows students to meet with counselors on Lakeland campuses.

'A coordinated attack on our libraries’

Panel event explores challenges libraries are facing

The misinformation, harassment and negativity surrounding libraries and their collections are not unique to Kootenai County or Idaho.

Legals for April, 14 2023

Legals for April, 13 2023

Legals

Post Falls schools to move to four-day week

Pilot year starts this fall

Students in the Post Falls School District will go to school four days a week rather than the traditional five starting this fall.

Cd'A trustees approve draft bathroom policy

A draft policy regarding school restroom and changing facility access and overnight lodging will soon go out for public comment in the Coeur d'Alene School District.

Candidates invited to submit info to 411 voter guide

League of Women Voters asks all seeking offices to participate

Members of the League of Women Voters of Kootenai County (LWVKC) are asking all May 16 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.