In brief: Teen hit by car is in stable condition

A Central Valley High School student struck by a car Tuesday night remained in stable condition at Deaconess Medical Center on Thursday evening.

Kassie Panther was struck Tuesday night near the intersection of Sullivan Road and Eighth Avenue, according to police.

The driver, who has not been identified and was not blamed for the accident, apparently was southbound on Sullivan when Panther tried crossing the roadway, according to police.

Police said Panther was not in an intersection when she was struck.

North Idaho

Police agencies plan DUI patrol

Idaho State Police and local law enforcement agencies will be patrolling for drunken drivers today as part of a multi-agency DUI emphasis. About 10 officers from ISP, Coeur d’Alene police, the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Department and the Post Falls police will patrol the region looking for impaired drivers or any type of traffic violations, said Coeur d’Alene police Officer Tim Vulles.

For additional information call the Coeur d’Alene police (208) 769-2320.

Cheney

Forums set for schools job

The board of directors of Cheney Public Schools is holding three community forums to meet the three finalists for the position of superintendent.

The three candidates will be chosen after preliminary interviews this week with the board of directors and an adviser/observer group of 25 people from the district and the community.

Michael Dunn, the current superintendent for the district, will step down June 30 to become the superintendent of ESD 101.

The community forums will be held Monday through Wednesday from 4:45 to 6 each evening in the Cheney High School Little Theater.

For more information, call Cheney Public Schools at (509) 559-4599.

Spokane

Snow released from Sacred Heart

Former White House press secretary Tony Snow was discharged from a Spokane hospital where he had been admitted for an undisclosed illness.

Sacred Heart Medical Center spokeswoman Pat Servine said Snow was released Thursday morning. Patient privacy rules prevented her from giving details about his illness, she said.

Snow was admitted to the hospital after falling ill and canceling some appearances Tuesday at Eastern Washington University.

Snow, who was diagnosed with colon cancer several years ago, left his position as press secretary for President Bush in September to deal with the disease.

He has said the cancer is in remission.

From staff and wire reports