NIC: ‘Clown car races’

The voters of Kootenai County have spoken and now we get to watch the clown car races at NIC as the newly installed trustees renew their quest to destroy our North Idaho education jewel.

NIC board places President Swayne on immediate leave; votes to ask former interim president, Mike Sebaaly, to return

The North Idaho College board of trustees voted Thursday to place President Nick Swayne on immediate administrative leave and ask Michael Sebaaly, the former interim president, to return as acting president.

NIC board meeting raises questions

Trustees had not met, but deliberations may have occurred

When the North Idaho College Board of Trustees convened Monday night, one trustee arrived with copies of a resolution to hire a new attorney and a fee agreement related to that hiring.

North Idaho College releases new resolutions

Through a public records request, the Coeur d’Alene Press obtained copies of the resolutions considered by the North Idaho College Board of Trustees during the Dec. 5 meeting.

Kootenai Health trustees contemplate nonprofit conversion

Kootenai Health trustees met Tuesday to discuss whether the hospital district should transition from being government-owned to a nonprofit organization. The group examined a white paper published last week by Kootenai Health, which outlines the benefits, drawbacks and considerations for transition to a 501(c)3. The white paper is available at KH.org/501c3.

Legals for December, 7 2022

New NIC board elects McKenzie chair, hires Macomber

North Idaho College trustees voted 3-2 Monday night to select a new board chairman, hire a new college attorney on the spot and freeze the hiring for new and vacant positions within the president’s cabinet.

PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: Hardworking family thankful to be together

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Despite their hardships, this family has plenty to be thankful for during the holidays. “Marcia” works two jobs to make ends meet, waking at the crack of dawn each day to get to her first job. Her husband has been a stonemason since he was 16 years old, but his body can’t tolerate the hard work like it used to.

Legals for December, 6 2022

EDITORIAL: NIC at edge of thin legal ice

Marc Lyons' resignation a big loss to NIC, community

Has Kootenai Health outgrown the hospital district model?

Hospital releases white paper, plans forum on possible conversion to a nonprofit

Kootenai Health’s leadership is poised to decide whether the hospital district should transition from being government-owned to a nonprofit organization. But some feel the decision may be too hasty.

Legals for December, 3 2022

On board with good behavior

ICRMP rep reviews board conduct, policy with Community Library Network

Idaho Counties Risk Management Program risk management specialist Jim McNall on Thursday spoke to the Community Library Network Board of Trustees during a special meeting held in the Post Falls Library.

MY TURN: Discernment

Do you cultivate discernment? I discovered many don’t when a group of “liberty” minded people on a Facebook page stated how they decided who to vote for in the NIC trustee races. “When in doubt vote them out” was their rally cry. These folks clearly show that a lack of discernment impacts election day.

Legals for December, 2 2022

EDITORIAL: You've got questions; hear KH answers

Public informational session an opportunity to understand bigger picture of major issue hospital's considering.

Legals for November, 30 2022

Legals for November, 29 2022

Lyons resigns as North Idaho College attorney

After 23 years of service, Marc Lyons has resigned as the attorney for North Idaho College. Lyons tendered his resignation Friday, effective when accepted by NIC President Nick Swayne and the board of trustees.

Kootenai Health 501(c)(3) info session Dec. 8

This informational session will be Thursday, Dec. 8, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn, 506 West Appleway Ave., Coeur d'Alene. The session is free and open to the public.