Swayne asks court for injunction

Legal counsel representing North Idaho College President Nick Swayne has asked a Kootenai County court to prevent the college from making major changes until Swayne’s lawsuit, which seeks his reinstatement, is resolved.

NIC attorney billed nearly $25K in December

North Idaho College attorney Art Macomber billed nearly $25,000 in December 2022 and the interim president’s consultant will receive more than $15,000 for 20 days of work, newly revealed public records show.

Community members speak volumes about library books

Several voice opinions regarding materials, intellectual freedom

In a place normally known for its quietude, many voices were heard Thursday afternoon in the Hayden Library when the Community Library Network board of trustees held its regular meeting.

OPINION: Blame Game Fear

“Fear is the mind killer.” Frank Herbert Fear is a powerful motivator, which is why fear is often deployed as a tool for persuasion, particularly in politics where blame is assigned to past events and future predictions.

NIC: What are the three trustees up to?

How do these members of the NIC school board have the right to make all their poor and ruinous decisions for North Idaho College without the rest of the board members agreeing?

NIC trustees to consider student representation

Enrollment drops 9%

The North Idaho College board of trustees voted unanimously Wednesday night to explore giving the student body president a seat at their table.

Legals for January, 19 2023

Materials, director search on library network meeting agenda

Community Library Network board to meet Thursday

The Community Library Network Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting from 2-5 p.m. Thursday in the Hayden Library.

NIC has three new leadership team members

Newly hired interim president brought on interim employees

The North Idaho College Board of Trustees will convene tonight at 6 p.m. in the Student Union Building on the main NIC campus. Interim President Greg South is expected to introduce two of three new NIC employees: Peggy Bradford, NIC’s interim provost, and Debbie DiThomas, who the college confirmed Tuesday is “in a consulting role as Special Assistant to the President.” A third new hire, James Forkum, NIC’s interim Dean of Student Life. Forkum is reportedly working remotely and will be on campus next week.

EDITORIAL: Let's hear from NIC student trustee

Proposal is a good one if student voice is independent.

OPINION: State GOP leaders are complicit in NIC's downfall

“...we’ve given a lot of ground to the enemy…” - Ron Mendive, House Representative, District 3 “…for one of the few times that I can remember, we have an opportunity to take back control of the NIC Board. And so you need, your responsibility is, to make sure every one of your friends knows that they need to get out and vote for Greg McKenzie and Michael Barnes.” - Steve Vick, State Senator, District 2 These sentiments and support of the current North Idaho College board majority were shared during a September 2020 KCGOP Town Hall focused on education.

KCRCC: Agenda to destroy and disrupt

What in the world are the leaders of the local GOP up to?

Legals for January, 18 2023

Legals for January, 17 2023

NIC trustees will meet Wednesday

Board to consider student representation

The North Idaho College Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Edminster Student Union Building, Lake Coeur d’Alene Room on the main campus. It will be the first meeting since the board hired Interim President Greg South, who will present a report. Also on the agenda is a motion for South to “evaluate ASNIC representation” on the board. The item will reportedly call for a nonvoting representative from NIC’s student

Little discusses 2023 priorities in Post Falls

Education, combating fentanyl among top issues

Education, the fentanyl epidemic, surplus funds and property taxes were among topics Gov. Brad Little discussed Friday morning as he presented his 2023 legislative priorities during a press conference in the Idaho Department of Labor in Post Falls.

Lakeland schools continue dual enrollment at NIC

North Idaho College’s accreditation status was addressed Wednesday evening during a regular meeting of the Lakeland Joint School Board. “I received an email from a constituent who is extremely concerned about our district being on top of the concern over NIC,” Board Chair Michelle Thompson said.

NIC amends accreditation response letter

North Idaho College sent an amended response to a warning letter issued last month by its accrediting organization in order to correct an error.

Cracking down on kids vaping

The Lakeland Joint School District Board of Trustees considered a plan to install vaping detectors with silent alarms in school bathrooms during its regular meeting Wednesday.

NIC: Sign me up for recall

I read The Press editorial of Jan. 11 and fully support a recall of NIC Trustee Waggoner.