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.

Kootenai County commissioners approve $131 million budget

Kootenai County commissioners voted Wednesday to approve the county’s fiscal year 2025 budget, which includes levying 2% more taxes.

Kootenai County commissioners approve ‘family split’ exemption

Kootenai County Commissioners voted unanimously this week to approve a new category of exempt divisions of land, allowing families to divide land, under certain conditions, without requiring a subdivision.

Kootenai County commissioners consider employee wage increase

Kootenai County commissioners will weigh pay increases for county employees as part the budgeting process for fiscal year 2025.

Kootenai County to authorize Panhandle Health District to enforce aquifer chemical rules

Kootenai County commissioners will consider authorizing Panhandle Health District to enforce rules about how businesses located over the Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer handle chemicals.

Kootenai County commissioners deny cell tower

Kootenai County commissioners nixed a proposed cell tower adjacent to I-90.

County aims to open employee medical clinic in March

Kootenai County is aiming to open a medical clinic for county employees in March, though it first must finalize the clinic’s location.

Kootenai County approves opt-out plan for Cd’A Tribe rezone

Property owners within the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s reservation boundaries will have until the end of June to opt out of their property being rezoned from rural to agricultural.

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.