Embattled assessor retains office

Incumbent Duncan wins only contested commissioner race

After an election cycle marked by sharp criticism from his staff, an unprecedented pay cut and a lawsuit, Kootenai County Assessor Béla Kovacs appeared victorious Wednesday in his bid to retain his office over write-in candidate Bob Scott. Meanwhile, Republican incumbent Leslie Duncan won the county’s only contested commissioner rac

Mattare KO's Fillios in commissioner race

Unofficial results show wide margins in contested county races

Two key county employees resign

Staff say county assessor is reason for high turnover

Staff say county assessor is reason for high turnover