Staff Writer
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 education, entertainment, human interest stories and serves as the editor of North Idaho Live Well magazine. 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 two eccentric and very needy cats.
ARTICLES BY DEVIN WEEKS
DEVIN WRITING Local robotics team claims victory at FIRST Tech Challenge
A fairly new community team is in celebration mode after winning the FIRST Tech Challenge Idaho State Championship. "I'm as proud as I can be," said Kaden Rice, 17, of Post Falls. Kaden is captain of the Steelheads, team No. 25776. The Steelheads nabbed the top spot at the competition, …
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Healthy Harvest brings colorful carrots to New Vision High
Everyone knows carrots are orange. Right? “I’m a little bit scared,” New Vision High School senior Adrein Riddle said, glancing down at the purple baby carrot in his cup. “I’m not sure about it yet, but I’ll probably take a bite.” Mustering the courage, he took a nibble and reported …
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Adult education to be funded another year
After spending his working life watching the clock, punching in and out and living paycheck to paycheck, Paul Swanson is back in school. Swanson is 62 years old, a disabled veteran, who is beginning to collect Social Security while simultaneously brushing up on algebra so he can earn an associate …
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Students lead rally against federal immigration enforcement
Students gathered beneath the gazebo in Bluegrass Park in Coeur d'Alene on a sunny but frigid Friday, holding signs and cheering as their peers stood one at a time atop a picnic table to speak out against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. "We are here today because the Constitution does …
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Eighth grader with familial ties to Revolution wins essay contest
It started with a daydream as Aylis Manley drifted off in science class and found herself in the kitchen of a generations-old farmhouse.
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Lakeland senior shares update from Boise
Lakeland High School senior Amanda Olson is keeping plenty busy as an Idaho Senate page.
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Women's Gift Alliance spends evening at St. Vincent de Paul H.E.L.P. Center
A few members of the Women's Gift Alliance stood one at a time in the St. Vincent de Paul H.E.L.P. Center, housed in the old Coeur d'Alene Library building. Each reading aloud of short stories during this heartfelt Heart to Heart event, ahead of Valentine's Day. Although their names were …
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Community turns out to say goodbye to Art Spirit Gallery
Bouquets of colorful roses, notes of gratitude, heartfelt embraces, fond recollections. Tears. The Art Spirit Gallery was packed Friday evening as the community said farewell to a space that has meant so much to so many for 30 years.
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Greensferry Elementary hosts Tech Timeout Night
Greensferry Elementary School kindergartner Jace Nordstrom's fifth birthday wish was "to be in charge." “He had a police suit and he put it on, and he had handcuffs and literally took his little brother through the store with his hands behind his back,” said Jace's mom, Shania Nordstrom. "He was …
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Timberlake showcases stellar school spirit
The Timberlake High School Tigers pounced on their opponents to come out on top for the ninth consecutive time when they won the Backwoods Brawl spirit competition Jan. 17 against Bonners Ferry High School.
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Problem solvers of tomorrow showcase ingenuity at annual competition
Young scientists and problem solvers of tomorrow showcased their innovations at the annual North Idaho Regional Invent Idaho Competition, held Jan. 30-Feb. 1 at the Silver Lake Mall.
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Charity Reimagined supports GED students as they establish educational foundations
If education is the door to the future, a high school diploma or passing the General Educational Development test is the key to unlocking it.
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Charity Reimagined supports GED students as they establish educational foundations
If education is the door to the future, a high school diploma or passing the General Educational Development test is the key to unlocking it.
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Bloody buddy cop flick features crazy fights, unexpected heart
Jason Momoa. Dave Bautista. Two big kanunas make for one big, bad team thrust into even bigger action in "The Wrecking Crew."
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