Coeur d’Alene School District reported a drop in chronic absenteeism to 1% after launching programs that improved record-keeping, incentivized attendance and educated families about funding impacts.
The new effort followed rates above 20% in previous years and is expected to boost student learning.
Coeur d’Alene and Kootenai County officials urge residents to sign up for ALERT Kootenai and prepare a go bag after Spokane fires.
They advise using the Ready, Set, Go evacuation plan and note that local agencies are reducing fire risk with mitigation projects — steps that help keep communities safe.
15-year-old Michael Gallus from Troop 911 is refurbishing the directory building at Pinegrove Cemetery in Rathdrum as his Eagle Scout project to honor his late sister Dorothy.
He began work on Sunday with donations from local businesses — soon an informational sign will mark the Chinese Cemetery.
Local organizations partner to help Spokane fire victims by collecting donation items at HREI (414 W.
Fort Grounds Drive), where volunteers have gathered thousands of clothes, kitchenware, and more since Monday; donations will be accepted until 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
At Monday’s meeting, the Coeur d’Alene School Board approved ballot language for a $30.25M levy appearing on Nov.
3 and clarified that the levy will cost an annual $19 per taxpayer (not monthly). The board also noted improved student performance and will use $7.1M for academic programs.
A fallen tree caused a two-hour power outage for KEC customers in Hayden on Sunday afternoon.
Crews and fire personnel responded quickly and restored service by 4 p.m. while managing a nearby brush fire.
The Rathdrum City Council will consider an emergency moratorium for water system issues tied to rapid growth as the North Idaho Building Contractors Association warns the measure could stall jobs and raise housing costs.
The council meets Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the proposal.
Gonzaga grads Nick and Gabby Briggs faced wildfire disruptions on Aug.
1 when their planned wedding at the Lighthouse on Long Lake quickly moved indoors. With help from family and a last minute call, the couple married at Barrister Winery downtown amidst challenging road closures and smoky skies.
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