Bingham County delegates rejected at Idaho GOP convention

One of Idaho’s 44 counties won’t be represented in the Idaho GOP Convention after Bingham County’s delegates were excluded Friday, ostensibly because the Bingham County Republican Central Committee has not paid dues to the state party.

SHOSHONE COUNTY: Don’t want their news

I appreciate the fact that the Coeur d’Alene Press Publisher Schroeder wants to make a profit with the Coeur d’Alene Press, but I believe the people of Kootenai County are really more interested in the news of Kootenai County than news in Shoshone County.

Cybersecurity option ruled out for Shoshone County HAVA funds

'Many people have no idea of how much work is put into the elections'

Shoshone County was one of many counties receiving grants through the Help America Vote Act to update elections equipment, but after a public hearing last month, county officials investigated other options than the original plan to purchase four additional ExpressVote machines.

Shoshone County BOCC eyes wage study

Shoshone County officials are exploring their options for an employee-wide wage study. Earlier this week, the Shoshone Board of County Commissioners reviewed a $26,000 proposal from Meridian-based consulting firm AmeriBen.

Kootenai County fugitive nabbed in Washington state

Billingsley is being held in the King County jail awaiting extradition, a press release said.

Legals for July, 11 2024

Maui sues cell carriers over wildfire warning alerts that were never received during service outages

A flood of lawsuits has come out since the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century ripped through the historic town of Lahaina and killed 101 people.

ELECTION: Back the Blue

We have a primary election May 21 where four key races will have a direct effect on the immediate future of whether or not the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office and Prosecuting Attorney’s Office keep pace with the growth of the county.

County sets date for recreational property auction

The Shoshone Board of County Commissioners will have a live auction later this month for three six-month leases of property they own near the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River.

Los Angeles County sues Southern California Edison, alleging utility's equipment sparked wildfire

Edison was reviewing the lawsuit and “will address it through the appropriate legal process,” utility spokesperson Kathleen Dunleavy said Wednesday.

MASTERSON: Deep roots in community

Yes the competition for Dist. 1 commissioner is keen this year. But there is one shining star in that race and that is Bat Masterson.

Shoshone County primary candidates announced

The March 15 filing date has come and gone, but Shoshone County voters now know which races will be contested in the upcoming May primary elections.

Shoshone County examining leased properties

The formal workshop allows for ideas to be suggested and deliberated, and even receive input and questions from others in attendance – while still maintaining open meeting laws.

Assessor won’t administer solid waste fees

Says it falls under commissioners' authority

After solid waste fees were not assessed for thousands of Kootenai County properties in 2023, assessor Béla Kovacs said administering the fees isn’t his office’s responsibility.

Kootenai County to receive nearly $800K for Payments in Lieu of Taxes for 2024

Idaho earmarked for $41.2 million

The payments cover lands across the U.S. managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission.

Special audit results coming soon for Shoshone County

The Shoshone Board of County Commissioners is still awaiting an audit they hope will show them where the county overspent in recent years.

MY TURN: Regan’s his name; divide and conquer is his game

Kootenai County has become a microcosm of growing delusion, deep community division and a rapid dissolving of ties that once bound us together. Unchecked, this status promises an era of political instability and civic anarchy.

Liquor revenues drop, creating hole in Kootenai County's budget

Kootenai County commissioners looked to trim about $19,000 from the budget for fiscal year 2025 after the county’s share of liquor revenues fell short of expectations.

Zinke seeks $50 million for infrastructure projects in western Montana

he project, if approved, would update 3.71 miles of roadway

Warren announces candidacy for Shoshone County clerk

Edward Warren announced he will seek election to the office of Shoshone County Clerk. He’ll square off against fellow Republican candidate Lori Osterberg in the May 21 primary election.