It's official. This just in from Christa Hazel:

The petition for candidacy with 10 verified electors was submitted and approved today. I am appreciative for the early support I've received to get on the ballot for School Board Zone 1. The website, www.votechrista.com is up and running, as well as the FB page (www.facebook.com/votechrista) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/Vote_Christa).

I will provide a reasonable common sense conservative voice on our school board. I have a vested interest in public education — my children attend our public schools. I have deep roots in Idaho conservative politics with real world small business experience. I also have a track record of successful leadership as well as dedicated service to our local schools. 

How do you think Christa will do against Brent Regan, if the appointee decides to seek election in his own right?

COEUR d'ALENE - Wanda Quinn will remain in her position on the Coeur d'Alene School District Board of Trustees, for now.

In district court Tuesday, Judge Benjamin Simpson denied a pre-trial motion that would have barred the school board from all further action while board chair Quinn remains on the board.

Attorneys representing the district's newest elected trustees, Tom Hamilton and Terri Seymour, filed the request for a preliminary injunction as part of a lawsuit filed in July. The suit questions the validity of Quinn's appointment to the board in June. Read more. Maureen Donlan, Cda Press

Any predictions as to the outcome of this lawsuit?