Ketner named new PHD director

COEUR d'ALENE —  Following a national search, the Panhandle Health District chose one of its own as its new director.

PHD's board said Friday that Erik Ketner has been selected to replace outgoing director Don Duffy.

For the last three years, Ketner served as PHD's environmental and health protection division administrator, overseeing the environmental, institutional controls, preparedness, facilities and IT departments across the five northern county jurisdiction.