Gookin taps former PF mayor for interim city administrator role

Gookin taps former PF mayor for interim city administrator role

Mayor Dan Gookin announced on Tuesday his intention to appoint former Post Falls mayor Ron Jacobson to the position of interim city administrator.

Mayor-Elect Westlund to nominate one name for position

Westlund to nominate one name for City Council open seat

Mayor Elect Randy Westlund’s plans for Post Falls City Council seat five revealed themselves before the new year as word spread that he would not be seeking public applications for the spot, as has been done in the past.

Post Falls mayor reflects on losing bid for fourth term

Post Falls mayor reflects on losing bid for fourth term

Ron Jacobson was defeated in his race for a fourth mayoral term, falling to current city councilor, Randy Westlund in a close three-person battle with former police chief Scot Haug.

Westlund wins Post Falls mayor's seat

Plew, Lucca lead the way for City Council

From the ranks of Post Falls City Council, Randy Westlund won the mayoral race Tuesday having received 2,532 votes, 39%.

Assessor plans to tax Post Falls-owned property

Kootenai County Assessor Bèla Kovacs said he intends to tax a tax-exempt property owned by the city of Post Falls.

Post Falls mayor race heats up

Urban renewal claims gain attention

Post Falls mayoral candidate and former Post Falls Police Chief Scot Haug has expressed beliefs both in social media posts and in his campaign materials that there is a lack of transparency on how Urban Renewal has been operating in recent years.

Post Falls council sets strict rules for filling vacant seats

Rules exclude past candidates

City councilors communicated very specific stipulations to Mayor Ron Jacobson about the kind of candidates desired wanted to fill Josh Walker’s council seat.

Elected leaders express gratitude

As Thanksgiving approaches, many elected officials are reflecting on what they're thankful for this year. A few of them shared their thoughts with the Press.

PF council OKs $300M master wastewater treatment plan

Capacity and user fees will be primary funds

The approved master plan will now be submitted to the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality for technical review

MY TURN: Tribe exemplifies 'kindness, generosity and stewardship'

I realize that people are different and that they have different views and beliefs. I respect the fact that they are entitled to their opinion. That being said, I can not remain silent. When is the insanity going to stop? Reading the account of the racial harassment that took place at McEuen Park against students from the Tribal School both saddened and angered me. Adults ridiculing and harassing eighth graders because of their heritage is truly an act of bullying, and the perpetrators are at best, cowards.

Leaders look to 2024

Elected leaders sound off on hopes for 2024

Attitudes of gratitude

Mayors, commissioners share what they're thankful for this year

North Idaho has much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving holiday. Local mayors and county commissioners took a moment to reflect and share with The Press the gratitude filling their hearts this year.