Kootenai County commissioners reflect on 2022

As Kootenai County’s three commissioners reflect on the year that was and look ahead to the future, one won’t return for another term.

Passenger terminal decision on hold for airport

Commissioners table decision on development and ground lease

Kootenai County commissioners put off a decision Tuesday on whether to approve a 25-year lease for the development of a commercial use passenger terminal at the Coeur d’Alene Airport, pending additional input from legal counsel.

County responds to assessor’s suit

Commissioners assert pay cut was lawful

Kootenai County has responded to a court appeal filed by Assessor Bela Kovacs over commissioners’ decision to cut his pay, asking the court to dismiss the petition with prejudice.

Commissioners consider impact fees

County commissioners indicated that they’re open to imposing impact fees on development that include a commitment to hiring more patrol deputies and completing unfinished housing units at the jail. What remains to be seen is whether the county can hire the employees it would have to promise in exchange for the fees.

Commissioners approve spending COVID-19 rescue funds

Most ARPA funds will go toward Justice Building

Sheriff criticizes Justice Building expansion

Federal rules prohibit using ARPA funds to expand jail

Federal rules prohibit using ARPA funds to expand jail

Bitter losses, sweet victories

Winning newcomers and losing incumbents share reactions to primary results

Winning newcomers and losing incumbents share reactions to primary results

Mattare KO's Fillios in commissioner race

Unofficial results show wide margins in contested county races