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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

No cause for alarm

Shoshone County Ambulance fleet bolstered during repairs

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

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.

Shoshone County rethinking COLA decision

In the wake of a recent decision from the Shoshone Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to set the county employee 2023/24 cost of living adjustment at 1% in order to meet their budgetary needs – the board is now looking at figuring out a way to make up the difference for their employees.

Kootenai County commissioners commit $9.9 million to jail, sheriff’s office expansion

Kootenai County commissioners have agreed to allocate nearly $10 million to fund capital projects for the sheriff’s office, while plans for the in-progress Justice Building expansion remain up in the air.

Legals for August, 15 2023

Legals for August, 22 2023

MY TURN: Spirit Lake must focus on all community needs

Please know my interest in taking this public approach is in the hope of urging the citizens of Spirit Lake to “take a breath” and focus on what’s best for the community overall, now and into the future.

Legals for June, 14 2023

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Commissioners debate Justice Center expansion

After a tense Monday night meeting where Kootenai County commissioners sparred over the cost of the ongoing Justice Building expansion, the board will decide today how to fund the capital project — or whether to halt it entirely.

Shoshone County commissioners approve budget

Plan includes 3% increase in property tax revenue and use of foregone taxes

The Shoshone Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously approved a $17.7 million county budget for the 2023/24 fiscal year – but it will not be the last we hear of the much-maligned financial plan.

Shoshone County commissioners slash $1.2 million from budget

Shoshone County will have a public hearing Tuesday, when they will bring a proposed annual budget before the community for comment and potential approval.

Legals for October, 7 2023