DEVIN WEEKS
Devin Weeks is a third-generation North Idaho resident. She holds an associate degree in journalism from North Idaho College and a bachelor's in communication arts from Lewis-Clark State College Coeur d'Alene. Devin embarked on her journalism career at the Coeur d'Alene Press in 2013. She worked weekends for several years, covering a wide variety of events and issues throughout Kootenai County. Devin now mainly covers K-12 education and the city of Post Falls. She enjoys delivering daily chuckles through the Ghastly Groaner and loves highlighting local people in the Fast Five segment that runs in CoeurVoice. Devin lives in Post Falls with her husband and their three eccentric and very needy cats.
Recent Stories
Couer d'Alene woman's potholder collection is filled with history, joy
Retired educator's collection of over 500 potholders is filled with history, joy
Watching Ginger Wright go through her collection of at least 500 potholders is as much fun as watching little ones open presents on Christmas morning. "Look at this one, isn't it fun?" she said while going through storage tubs in her basement Friday afternoon. She picked up an intricately textured and colorfully crocheted flower potholder. "It's just wild," she said. "I just love this one."
FAST FIVE Terri Johnson celebrates people of all abilities
Meet Terri Johnson, CEO of Chrysalis. Terri has been working in nonprofit management as well as with children and adults with developmental disabilities for almost 26 years.
Lakeland trustees under pressure for levy answers
A lot was said, but not much was accomplished Wednesday evening during a special meeting of the Lakeland School Board that turned adversarial at times.
Lake City High seniors combine financial literacy, philanthropy for annual Give Back Project
Lake City High seniors combine financial literacy, philanthropy for annual Give Back Project
The Christmas spirit was alive and well Wednesday morning as Lake City High School seniors took over the Hayden Walmart for a festive adventure in financial literacy and philanthropy.
PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: 'Wounded healer' overcomes painful past to serve others
As part of the annual Press Christmas for All campaign, we share with readers the stories of those who have received help from the program. This is one of them. Tragedy and trauma enveloped Shawn Sansaver in the wake of his 16-year-old daughter's death on New Year's Day nearly 18 years ago. Lyndsy Marie Sansaver went to a dance but never made it home. She was killed by a drunk driver. “She was pronounced dead instantly,” Sansaver said in a Youtube video shared by Heritage Health.
Spud-tastic children's book characters come to life at parades, community events
Spud-tastic children's book characters come to life at parades, community events
The tubular tuber characters created by local author Rhonda Newton have only grown in their a-peel.
FAST FIVE Manifest your best life with Cari Hoffman
Meet Cari Hoffman, who owns a crystal shop named Clarity Center, which is stocked with high-frequency healing tools like crystals, essential oils, teas and other items that can assist in your healing journey.
Divaz' last dance
Final day for local performance group will be Dec. 31
The first parade when members of the Blazen Divaz danced and sashayed along Sherman Avenue with props and costumes adorned with festive lights, they became instant celebrities. "I heard so many people say, 'Oh my gosh, it’s almost like Disneyland!'" longtime Blazen Diva Jean Slagel said Thursday. "That’s the thought in my mind." Colorful costumes, innovative illuminations, creative dance routines and smiles from ear to ear have all been staples of the Blazen Divaz performance group, which has brought joy to the community since it was founded in 2009. The Divaz have danced their final dance. During a meeting Wednesday evening, CEO John Parmann and President Karen Conlon announced to members the final day of the Blazen Divaz will be Dec. 31. “We’re retiring the organization,” Conlon said.
Tesh donates blankets to Lake City High for All for AWL campaign
Tesh donates blankets to Lake City High for All for AWL campaign
The smiles immediately turned on as about 20 Lake City High School students poured into the Tesh, Inc. lunchroom Tuesday morning. Fast friends were made as Tesh clients and students introduced themselves and high-fived. Some communicated in sign language as Tesh clients enthusiastically handed the students over 100 bundled up blankets they had been collecting to assist with Lake City's annual All for AWL blanket drive. "We're helping people out," Tesh client Tammy Netzer said and when people don't have a home they're living in a shelter, and they need a blanket."
Lakeland school board to explore budget cut options
School Board to explore budget cut options
Repurposing an elementary school, a four-day school week, a modified workday schedule and re-running the supplemental levy ballot measure for a lower amount are among options Lakeland School Board trustees will examine in the wake of the levy's failure at the polls in November.