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Control of West Bonner board in question as election nears
Six candidates are vying for three spots. Events are planned throughout the month in churches, community centers and local restaurants.
Lake Pend Oreille seniors get to experience ‘adulting’
A finance fair brings together businesses and dozens of volunteers to introduce seniors to budgeting, taxes and retirement topics.
Lakeland superintendent explains decisions to parents
Superintendent Lisa Arnold is hosting monthly meetings with parents to ensure they receive accurate information.
Lake Pend Oreille officers rely on mentorship to avert acts of violence
In addition to ensuring the safety of employees and students, armed security officers spend considerable time building relationships with students.
Trustee avoids censure — but not without drama
True to form, trustees quarreled amongst themselves Wednesday before tabling the motion against Tarie Zimmerman.
West Bonner trustees meet briefly to declare two board vacancies
The search for replacements can now begin. Durst’s resignation was removed from the agenda. Parents voiced their concerns over the ongoing turmoil.
West Bonner parents say they saved their school district
Volunteers knocked on hundreds of doors and called thousands of voters to successfully recall two trustees.
Branden Durst to resign from West Bonner district
“It may not be entirely fair, but life rarely is,” Durst wrote in a resignation notice posted on social media.
U of I downplays risks from Phoenix student loan writeoffs
“It is expected that the University of Phoenix would be able to meet its own obligations,” U of I officials say. But last week, the feds said they would write off $37 million in Phoenix student loan debt.
West Bonner board stymied by trustee Reinbold’s absence
Three trustees are needed to do school business, including appointing two trustees to seats vacated by recalls.