Kootenai County commissioners to reexamine Justice Building project

In the face of growing costs, Kootenai County commissioners will reevaluate the scope of the ongoing Justice Building expansion project.

CDA: City on right track

Feb. 3, Bill Buley, staff writer for The Coeur d’Alene Press, quoted JD Claridge “If the City Council refuses to listen to the people, it will be forced to face the consequences of their actions.”

Federal funds available for worthy local projects

Kootenai County opens solicitation period for project proposals

Cd'A employees, city agree to two-year contract

New deal calls for raises, bonus

The Coeur d’Alene City Council recently approved a two-year contract with the Lake City Employees Association. The deal includes cost-of-living raises and a bonus.

Children’s Village may not get COVID-19 rescue funds

COEUR d’ALENE — Children’s Village may not receive the $291,000 in federal COVID-19 rescue funds that Kootenai County approved last year for payroll subsidies, after the county’s legal counsel determined the nonprofit is not eligible for the money.

ARPA: Council didn’t listen

“Truth be Told” but not listened to at the Jan. 18 City Council meeting regarding accepting the American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Council seeks park input

Councilmember Gary Sonnen brought an early concept design for a city park during the Wednesday council session. The park is slated to be located right behind city hall and other city facilities on the corner of Hanley Avenue and 4th Street. He said the park idea was brought forward by the previous city council, and the plan is to use ARPA funds to pay for it. Sonnen also said the city can possibly get additional funding through grants if any are available.

Hayden budget beefs up public safety

Reflects $80k more to sheriff's office

Hayden anticipate increased law enforcement funding in 2022

Bill would require Legislature's OK to spend COVID-19 funds

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Legislature’s budget committee

Extremism steps up to the plate…

…and it's not good for the community.

Children’s Village will get COVID-19 rescue funds

After overcoming setbacks and delays, Children’s Village will receive the $291,000 in federal COVID-19 rescue funds that were approved by Kootenai County in 2022.

Hayden OKs 3% property tax hike

Hayden City Council approves $39.5 million budget

Finding solutions to housing woes

Regional Housing and Growth Issues Partnership will present to community in coming months

Group will give housing study presentations to community in coming months

No cause for alarm

Shoshone County Ambulance fleet bolstered during repairs

Three Shoshone County ambulances were out for repairs for two weeks in December

ISSUES: Four kudos

Thumbs up to…

Challenging child care issue calls for creative solutions

Hayden business creates model to help employees not miss work

Grant money from the American Rescue Plan Act is about to run out, and some day care centers are facing a financial cliff. R and R Northwest has been working to bridge their worker need for day care with day care centers' need for support.

OUR GEM: ARPA Funding, Advisory Groups and Why They Matter

On June 30, 2022, a press release was sent out outlining a historic initiative concerning water in the State of Idaho. Governor Brad Little, through his Leading Idaho initiative, is providing funding for agriculture, education, and transportation at the state level. An exciting part of this initiative locally involves Coeur d’Alene Lake. Governor Little allocated $2 million for Coeur d’Alene Lake nutrient reduction projects in 2021 . In 2022, an additional $20 million has been allocated to further the effort to reduce phosphorus loading into Coeur d’Alene Lake.

Council accepts 'Rescue' funds

Crowd urged city to say no to money for fear of government mandates coming with it

Council accepts 'Rescue' money

MESS: The Press and politics

Our local government is a mess.

Justice building expansion moves forward

Plans for a $22 million addition to the Justice Building located on Kootenai County’s main campus in downtown Coeur d’Alene continue to take shape.