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 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.
Recent Stories
Local American Legions sending 11 young men to Boys State
In true and humble statesmanly fashion, Theodore Roosevelt Jr. refused to take the glory for creating the American Legion. “No one man can claim to be the founder of The American Legion," he once said, according to legion.org, the American Legion's website.
FAST FIVE: Branigan Carhart: She'd plant that
Meet Branigan Carhart, a true North Idaho local. Branigan was born in Coeur d’Alene in 1987 and grew up in Sandpoint with her family. Just over 10 years ago she moved back to the Coeur d'Alene area with her daughter and purchased her first home in Post Falls. Branigan is the true definition of a go-getter. As she is raising her 17-year-old daughter solo, she has maintained her full-time position with a large local flooring company, works part time for her family’s business and she still seems to find time to run a small pop-up plant stand called ID Plant That and she continues to be a part of as many local events as possible.
Post Falls High School students open time capsule
Greensferry Elementary's first fifth graders enjoy blast from the past
If you could read a letter from your past self, what do you think it would say? “My past self wants to be a vet, or a millionaire. I spelled both wrong," Post Falls High School senior Hailey Lindsey said, smiling after reading a letter she wrote to her future self when she was in fifth grade.
Community Water Dance at 10 a.m. Saturday in Post Falls
A free Community Water Dance performance will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the grand pavilion in Q'emiln Park, 12201 W. Parkway Drive, Post Falls.
State to award Cd'A, Lakeland funds for vape detectors
Cd'A School District to receive $90K; Lakeland to receive $36K
Vaping has become a common problem in schools, especially at the secondary level. "It’s substantial," Lakeland Joint School District Superintendent Lisa Arnold said Wednesday. "Definitely on a daily basis they are dealing with vape issues."
Cd'A superintendent seeking job in Colorado
Hocker a superintendent finalist for Pueblo School District
Coeur d'Alene School District Superintendent Shon Hocker is seeking a superintendent job in another state. Hocker, who has led the Coeur d'Alene School District since July 1, 2021, is one of two finalists vying for the position of superintendent in the Pueblo School District in Pueblo, Colo. He was in Boise attending the Idaho Law Conference with three school board trustees earlier this week, but will travel to Pueblo for the final interview today. In a Monday letter to families, Hocker said he expects the Pueblo trustees to select the superintendent shortly after the final interviews.
Gift baskets of gratitude
PF Chamber delivers goodies to area schools
A little kindness goes a long way. Tokens of appreciation were spread Tuesday morning throughout schools in Post Falls as members of the Post Falls Chamber of Commerce delivered baskets of goodies to say "thank you" to teachers and staff members for their dedication to their students and school communities.
Cd'A superintendent seeking job in Colorado
Hocker a superintendent finalist for Pueblo School District
Coeur d'Alene School District Superintendent Shon Hocker is seeking a superintendent job in another state.
From garbage to glamor
Hayden Canyon Charter hosts Trashin' Fashion Show for Earth Day
The students of Hayden Canyon Charter School are thinking twice about litter they find on the side of the road. Where some may see old newspapers, pieces of trampoline, cardboard boxes or plastic bags, Hayden Canyon's students see endless possibilities for upcycled styles and innovative designs. "I learned that trash can be recycled into something new," fifth grader Levi Hawkins said Monday. The school hosted its inaugural Trashin' Fashion Show in honor of Earth Day, a global celebration held annually in support of the environment.
School districts to provide free summer meals
The Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls and Lakeland Joint school districts will offer free meals on site this summer. Meal service will be Monday through Friday from June 17–Aug. 16. Meals will not be served July 4-5 for the Fourth of July holiday.