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Outdoor classroom creates a new generation of forest stewards
If Jared Hughes lands his $1 million CTE grant, he plans to transform school acreage into a working forest — to harvest, plant and produce wood products.
Pepper — probably Lake Pend Oreille’s most popular staffer
The certified therapy dog helps students who are struggling to read.
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.