Teacher pay problems

Idaho Education Association official addresses career ladder

COEUR d’ALENE — Teacher pay and the new way Idaho is dealing with it was the topic of discussion at the Kootenai County Democrat luncheon at the Iron Horse Bar and Grill Friday.

In the zone

Cd’A School District to address possible zoning changes

COEUR d'ALENE — It's easy to tinker with the multitude of dots on the Coeur d'Alene School District's attendance zone map.

Legislation 101: How to track bills

Last Tuesday’s column outlined the Idaho legislative process. Today, a look at bill types and how to track them.

Stage set for building code debate

COEUR d’ALENE — In the options corner of the Kootenai County building code debate, there’s Marc Eberlein.

Lisa A. Lewis, 62

Lisa Lewis passed away Friday morning, Dec. 11, 2020, after a lengthy

Creation Conference is today

It might be that humans are the result of evolution.

City backs off cell phone ban, for now

COEUR d'ALENE - The city of Coeur d'Alene is tapping the brakes on any proposed cell phone ban.

Religious freedom topic of expert's talk tonight

Constitutional scholar and author Dr. David Adler will speak tonight at 7 on "The Constitution and Religion: Origins, Challenges and Accommodations" during a program at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library.

CDA: Over-charging county?

I could not be more disappointed with the Coeur d’Alene city staff. Charging the county $264,000 for permit fees is excessive at best. Article seven paragraph 10 of the Idaho Constitution clearly states that one taxing district cannot profit from another taxing district.

Retired Educators group to begin meeting

Retired educators to resume meetings Mudgy and Millie birthday party today in Cd’A Idaho first lady promotes new school security initiative

EBERLEIN: On top of his game

I have known Marc for several years prior to his election to the Kootenai County Board of Commissioners. I have had enough recent conversations with him to know there is nothing wrong with his mental health.

UI ranked as 'Best Value' by Forbes

The University of Idaho was ranked 25th in the newly released Forbes Magazine's list of "Best Value" colleges across the country.

SQUIRRELS: Having a difficult summer

I live in a forested area of Kootenai County. Around my house are many coniferous trees. Every year I have seen the four or so types of conifers put out many cones. The squirrels cut the cones down off the trees and store them for food for the winter.

AMADOR: Bright star shining

Everywhere I go in town I hear variations of the same theme: “This has got to be the zaniest election our country has experienced in my lifetime.”

Thought of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail?

Distance hiking workshop coming to Coeur d'Alene

COEUR d'ALENE - A long-distance backpacking workshop is scheduled for Feb. 21, sponsored by the American Long Distance Hiking Association-West.

The people speak

Lawmakers hear citizen input at budget hearing

BOISE - State budget writers on Friday listened to what 44 Idaho citizens had to say on budget matters.

ONLINE: A fine education

Many people don’t realize the process that takes place to get food from the farm to our tables, but my son Ethan is learning just that thanks to his career readiness classes at his online high school, Idaho Technical Career Academy (ITCA). These classes are exposing Ethan to new skills to help him find the perfect career path.

NUKES: Who's responsible?

I get all the criticisms of President Trump. I really do. Some justified. Some true. Some not true.

Fish and Game wants anglers to weigh in

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game wants to know what anglers think about fishing opportunities in Idaho and has posted an angler opinion survey online.

Democratic Club elects new officers

The Kootenai County Democratic Club elected new officers for 2017: Shem Hanks, president; Tom Hearn, vice-president; Peggy Cedros, secretary; and incumbent Shirley McFaddan; treasurer. They take over for David Porter, Suzanne Marshall, and Patty Beyer, respectively.