Teacher charged with sexual misconduct has first court appearance

By: Sophia Aldous

Outlets: The Miner

Published: June 3, 2026

Words: 505

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago


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NEWPORT – A Pend Oreille River School teacher made her first appearance in Pend Oreille County District Court Wednesday, June 3, on charges of incest 1st and 2nd degree and 2nd degree sexual misconduct with two teenage males. Amber Swain, 35, is the director and teacher at Pend Oreille River School, Newport School District’s alternative high school.

Incest 2nd degree and sexual misconduct with a minor 2nd degree both carry a possible maximum sentence of …

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