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
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.
University of Idaho elementary education students present projects during annual fair
University of Idaho elementary education students present projects during annual fair
From pennies to plants and from crystals to chromatography, University of Idaho elementary education students presented a colorful spectrum of projects Tuesday during a science fair in the DeArmond Building at North Idaho College.
'Nutcracker' will waltz onto Schuler stage Dec. 21
'Nutcracker' will waltz onto Schuler stage Dec. 21
What begins with a broken toy unfolds into a fantastical production of music, movement and magic in "The Nutcracker," a 19th century tale that has evolved into a Christmas staple around the world. "It’s special – it brings to life magic, and you can see that throughout every character,” said Brandon Holder, 19, who plays the titular Nutcracker in the upcoming production presented by Dance Theatre Northwest in collaboration with the Music Conservatory of Coeur d'Alene.
Post Falls American Legion offering free Christmas trees for veterans
A small stand of Christmas trees arrived Monday morning at Post Falls American Legion Post 143, ready to spruce up living rooms and help make the holidays merry and bright for those who have served their country. The free trees are being offered first come, first served to local veterans and American Legion members in need. "It's just adding to our list of services for our veteran community," Post 143 Adjutant Tim Shaw said Monday. "We're constantly looking for different things we can do, if it's small, big, impactful."
Lakeland student shares experience abroad
Lakeland student shares experience abroad
Switzerland is known for its majestic views, cheeses, chocolates, watches and a flag that some have punnily observed is "a big plus." Puns aside, Lakeland High School junior Gallus experienced a taste of what this European nation has to offer when she participated in the Rotary Youth Exchange through the Coeur d'Alene Rotary Club and visited Switzerland from July to August. "I always wanted to travel," she said Tuesday. "There's not a lot to do in North Idaho."
Kootenai Health Foundation's 2024 Festival of Trees to benefit women, babies
Kootenai Health Foundation's 2024 Festival of Trees to benefit women, babies
Early Friday morning, Nicole Jacklin was waiting in a Black Friday line with her daughter to grab specific and highly sought after items. "Taylor Swift released 'The Anthology' album on vinyl (Friday) morning at 6 a.m. as well as her 'Eras Tour' book. She released it only at Target," Jacklin said. "My daughter and I stood at 5:30 and we were the first ones in the door. We went and got both of them — the vinyl had sold out but I ran into a guy who had five and he gave me two, so I got one for myself."
Funding source denies grant application over technicality
Funding source denies grant application over technicality
Downtown Coeur d'Alene arts nonprofit Emerge has launched a crowdfunding campaign after being denied grant money this budget season due to an application technicality. "We did feel we really did need to put it out there to the community and let them know we're struggling right now," Emerge Executive Director Jeni Hegsted said Thursday.
FAST FIVE The musical Family Shotwell
Meet the Shotwell Family — Jenny, Dalton, Clark and Skye — who are residents of Dalton Gardens. If you were to visit their house at any given time, you would very likely be subjected to a bombardment of live music from somewhere in the house. Between Jenny’s daily vocal and piano lessons, preparation for music at church each Sunday, the frequent tickling of the keys by both Clark and Skye on one of their pianos and the thunderous drumming of Dalton out in their workshop, music is almost a constant presence in their lives.
Venture Academy students complete Eat Smart Idaho unit
Venture Academy students complete Eat Smart Idaho unit
White chicken chili, energy bites, hummus, water infused with strawberries and jalapeños (yes, jalapeños!). When it comes to culinary creativity, the world is Venture Academy students' oyster.