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Rescue funds raise hackles
Residents speak out against county accepting fed bucks
Kootenai County residents voiced concerns about “strings” attached to federal funds for COVID-19 relief, some of which did not appear to be based in fact.
Sheriff criticizes Justice Building expansion
Federal rules prohibit using ARPA funds to expand jail
Federal rules prohibit using ARPA funds to expand jail
Op-Ed: Why using fed funds makes sense
Last year, Kootenai County was allocated $32,184,700 through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Spirit Lake City Council may reconsider ARPA decision
Public hearing set for Tuesday
Another look at ARPA
PF council accepts more than $7M in ARPA funding
Council members in opposition, Mayor Jacobson breaks tie in favor
City council members voted to accept $7,797,234 in American Rescue Plan Act funds Tuesday night, with Mayor Ron Jacobson breaking a tie vote.
A FOUR-LETTER WORD
County, city governments deciding ARPA money details
County, city leaders share details of American Rescue Plan Act government funding
City to buy $247K dump truck
Council decides against dedicating ARPA funds without workshop
Council clears path to purchase $247K truck
Dalton Gardens could apply for ARPA funds
City Council considering seeking $550K in grants
The Dalton Gardens City Council discussed utilizing American Rescue Plan Act grant money in a regular meeting Thursday. Council members were positive, overall, toward the idea of using funds from the federal government roughly $550,000 to supplement local projects.
Town hall planned for rescue funds
Kootenai County Commissioner Leslie Duncan will hold an informal town hall meeting March 8 to discuss the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
Spirit Lake holds course on ARPA money
Five residents call on council to accept government funds
The Spirit Lake City Council recently held its course in rejecting American Rescue Plans Act money. The council held a public hearing July 12 at City Hall to hear from people on the issue. About 25 people attended the meeting.
Local support for worker housing bill lacking
PAHA leader urges legislators to vote 'yes' on HB701
PAHA's Maggie Lyons urges legislators to vote 'yes' on HB701
Workforce housing bill squeaks through House
Legislation would provide $50M to finance home construction projects
Workforce housing bill squeaks through House, now goes to senate
12 Idaho House Democrats key to passing Idaho budget bills
Congress approved the rescue money last year
Spirit Lake rejects ARPA money
Cites concerns about terms, conditions, lack of trust in federal government
Spirit Lake says no to $544,838
ARPA funds on City Council agenda
Tonight's meeting may decide fate of $7.8M in federal dollars
Post Falls city council meets tonight at 6 p.m. with agenda items including municipal code changes, ARPA funds and a new lift station contract.
Commissioners approve spending COVID-19 rescue funds
Most ARPA funds will go toward Justice Building
Children’s Village to reapply for ARPA funds
Children’s Village still has a chance to receive the $291,000 in federal COVID-19 rescue funds that were approved by Kootenai County last year.
Spirit Lake approves budget
The Spirit Lake City Council members narrowly passed a budget in a split decision Tuesday, with Mayor Jeremy Cowperthwaite casting the deciding vote.
Commissioners consider ARPA funds
Task force submits recommendation for $32 million in rescue funds
Commissioners will soon decide how to spend federal funds for COVID-19 relief — or whether to use the money at all.
Dalton Gardens moves ahead with 2025 budget
Dalton Gardens City Council is considering a budget of about $1.6 million for the 2025 fiscal year, staying in the same range as the 2024 fiscal budget of $1.7 million budget for the previous year.