Cd'A school district hires chief operating officer

The Coeur d'Alene School District has hired Wendell Wardell as its chief operating officer.

Movers and Shakers November 7, 2012

Windermere/Coeur d'Alene Realty adds new Post Falls office associate

COUNTY: Don't buy the Bullitt

The Kootenai County Planning Commission is tasked with producing a Comprehensive Plan that puts in writing what the county residents want for their future. This plan is then used as a guiding document for future land use codes.

HAYDEN Awards scheduled for March 24

The Hayden Chamber of Commerce's fourth annual HAYDEN Awards to recognize individuals for their distinguished community service to the Hayden community is set for March 24.

HAYDEN Awards nominees sought

The Hayden Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the fourth annual HAYDEN Awards, to recognize individuals for community service.

REGAN: You have a big job to do

To Brent Regan:

Tickets on sale for 'Conversations with Exceptional Women'

Registration and ticket sales are underway for The Alturas Institute’s annual “Conversations with Exceptional Women,” Sept. 21 and 22, at the Community Library in Ketchum. Tickets for the two-day event, which includes lunches with guest speakers, as well as coffee and muffins, are $100. Scholarships are available. Students who pre-register may attend for free. www.alturasinstitute.com

RIGGS: Good for growth

Peter Riggs is unmistakably the best choice for Idaho in District 3B. A native North Idahoan, he clearly understands the issues we face, having faced them his entire life. His parents, former Senator and Lt. Governor Jack Riggs and Rachel Riggs, are also North Idaho natives and the entire family has contributed to the economic growth and development of our region and state, as well as through their community volunteerism.

Burnett appointed to Idaho Travel Council

Gov. Butch Otter has appointed Doug Burnett to serve as the Region I representative on the Idaho Travel Council. Burnett was appointed to replace J.J. Jaeger, who served two terms on the travel council, most recently serving as chairman.

Stocks edge higher despite economic data

NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. stock market inched modestly higher Wednesday, recovering more than half of what it lost the day before, as investors were able to set aside two disappointing economic reports.

MILLER: Service to the community

I was delighted to learn that Kiki Miller was running for Coeur d’Alene City Council, because I know her to be passionate, fair and totally committed to our community. And we need her there now! She has the ability to listen with an open mind to all sides and not just run the agenda of any particular interest group. She has spent decades in service to our community by promoting our region, civic leadership and community activism.

Consumer confidence jumps

WASHINGTON - U.S. consumers welcomed the new year with a surge in confidence.

U.S. oil prices climb again after Thursday's big jump

Groups celebrate day with trail project

In celebration of National Public Lands Day, the Sandpoint Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests partnered with the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness and the National Forest Foundation to complete the final stretch of the Scotchman Peak Trail (Forest Service Trail No. 65) reroute.

SIMS: Understands issues thoroughly

In opposition to some of the comments on the Cd’A Press site, I believe that most people don’t really understand why Kathy Sims and other legislators voted against the Behavior Health Crisis Center.

And the nominees are ...

Local agencies in the running for Nonprofit Excellence Award

The list of nominees for this year's Idaho Nonprofit Excellence Award includes 18 local agencies.

MacLennan named JACC executive director

Leader previously worked for trail foundation

Obama would make us a Third World country

After the first presidential debate the difference between Mitt Romney’s plan for America and President Obama’s should be obvious.

State's long-term job growth expected to outpace nation

While the worst recession in generations siphoned 55,000 jobs from the Idaho economy over the past three years, Idaho's job growth should exceed the national rate through 2018, according to long-term job projections released Tuesday by the Idaho Department of Labor.

Helping the sick is the right thing to do

I am writing in support of President Obama’s national health care proposals.