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.

Justice Building expansion costs rise

The $24 million in federal funds that Kootenai County commissioners set aside last year to expand the Justice Building in downtown Coeur d’Alene won’t be enough to cover the entire project.