Treasurer talks assessor’s recordings, new Kootenai Health CEO

Treasurer talks assessor’s recordings, new Kootenai Health CEO

Late tax payments due to error won't be penalized

Kootenai County commissioners have authorized the cancelation of penalties and interest on tax bills that are paid late due to a typo which resulted in a multimillion dollar property value assessment error.

Taxing districts win lawsuit over late fees

Kootenai County treasurer may appeal

A judge has ordered Kootenai County to distribute a proportional share of penalties and interest collected from property taxpayers to the taxing districts where the fees were generated, but the dispute over who gets to keep the funds may not be over.

Legislators decline to settle delinquent property tax dispute

State legislators declined to settle a dispute over whether counties or cities get to keep the fees and interest charged on delinquent property taxes. The House Revenue and Taxation Committee considered House Bill 150 this week, which would require counties to distribute a proportional share of collected penalties and interest to the taxing districts.

Tax bills on the way

Kootenai County property owners will soon receive their 2022 tax bills.

County to consider levy

Could provide funds to bolster sheriff's office, jail

County leaders will consider whether to let the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office ask voters for additional funding.

Form of government group hears argument for quality elected officials

Optional forms of government interview KCRCC chairman and Kootenai County Treasurer

The future of health care

Voters will choose between six candidates for three Kootenai Health trustee seats

Tuesday's election will give locals a chance to choose the future path the hospital will take.