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DEVIN WEEKS

Staff Writer

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 K-12 education and the city of Post Falls. 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 three eccentric and very needy cats.

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Students participate in welding, automotive competitions
February 25, 2025 1 a.m.

Students participate in welding, automotive competitions

Students participate in welding, automotive competitions

Work, wax, weld, win. Students sparked up their welders and strapped on their respirators as they participated in welding and automotive competitions Friday morning at the Parker Technical Education Center.

North Idaho nonprofit launches $10M capital campaign for larger space
January 26, 2025 1 a.m.

North Idaho nonprofit launches $10M capital campaign for larger space

Veteran nonprofit launches $10M capital campaign for larger space

Newby-ginnings of North Idaho isn't in need of a new beginning — it needs a new building. The Post Falls nonprofit that serves the region's veterans, active service members and Gold Star families has launched a $10 million capital campaign to find a larger location to accommodate the growing need to support its expanding client population.

North Idaho man's musical message of hope, unity translates to listeners around the world
January 19, 2025 1 a.m.

North Idaho man's musical message of hope, unity translates to listeners around the world

Mike Baker's musical message of hope, unity translates to listeners around the world

Thirty-one languages and counting, a diverse expanse of instrumental sounds, one unifying message: "The Light We Share."

Lakeland to run $7.52M levy in May
January 18, 2025 1 a.m.

Lakeland to run $7.52M levy in May

Majority wins in a split decision that almost didn't happen

The Lakeland Joint School District will run a $7.52 million levy election in May.

Lakeland leaders to recommend $7.52 million levy
January 16, 2025 1 a.m.

Lakeland leaders to recommend $7.52 million levy

Special meeting tonight at Timberlake High

A $7.52 million levy election to run May 20 is expected to be recommended to the Lakeland School Board by district leadership during a special meeting at 5:30 tonight at Timberlake High School, 5973 W. Highway 54, Spirit Lake.

Paddle battle
January 15, 2025 1 a.m.

Paddle battle

Lakeland, Sandpoint high school spirit, sports competitions are Friday

The Battle for the Paddle is a friendly high school competition of spirit, sports and community service that culminates Friday at Sandpoint High, starting with girls' basketball at 4 p.m., wrestling at 6 p.m. and boys' basketball at 8 p.m.

Thompson, Grissom retain leadership of Lakeland Board
January 15, 2025 1 a.m.

Thompson, Grissom retain leadership of Lakeland Board

Thompson, Grissom retain leadership of Lakeland Board

Michelle Thompson and Ramona Grissom will retain their seats as chair and vice chair of the Lakeland School Board.

Speakers, participants wanted for North Idaho Women and Their Money Conference
January 5, 2025 1 a.m.

Speakers, participants wanted for North Idaho Women and Their Money Conference

Speakers, participants wanted for North Idaho Women and Their Money Conference

From homemakers to breadwinners and from high school seniors to senior citizens, women who work or reside in North Idaho are invited to increase their financial confidence and fiscal management skills during a free conference coming up in June.

Financial emergency, reduced levy could be reality for Lakeland
January 2, 2025 1 a.m.

Financial emergency, reduced levy could be reality for Lakeland

Although no votes were cast during Monday's four-hour special meeting of the Lakeland School Board, trustees appear to be leaning toward rerunning a supplemental levy election for a lower amount in May.

Lakeland leadership to recommend district reruns levy
December 29, 2024 1:07 a.m.

Lakeland leadership to recommend district reruns levy

Special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Lakeland High

Lakeland Joint School District leadership is expected to recommend the Lakeland Board of Trustees rerun the supplemental levy during a special meeting from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday in the Lakeland High School commons.

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