Shoshone County considers wage freeze amid budget crisis

The meeting overflowed to the courthouse due to a large turnout.

Dose holds 'office hours' in Pinehurst

Shoshone County Commissioner Dave Dose did something on Monday that should make a lot of people happy. He kept one of his campaign promises.

Shoshone County commissioners respond to accusations

Former commissioners claim they are working less hours than they are paid for

The Shoshone Board of County Commissioners has come under fire in recent weeks from previous board members concerning the duties of the current board.

Shoshone County rethinking COLA decision

In the wake of a recent decision from the Shoshone Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to set the county employee 2023/24 cost of living adjustment at 1% in order to meet their budgetary needs – the board is now looking at figuring out a way to make up the difference for their employees.

Law change creates property tax hardship for some property owners

Changes to Idaho’s Property Tax Reduction program in 2021 may have put many Shoshone County residents in a position to claim hardship. On Wednesday morning, the Shoshone Board of County Commissioners heard a petition for a hardship exemption from a local resident who suddenly saw her annual taxes raised by nearly 200% despite previously qualifying for the circuit breaker for many years.