Current News and Events

11/8/2016 - November 8, 2016 General Election

All voters must go to their designated polling place on Election Day. To find your polling place location, use the Polling Place look-up tool by clicking here. Polls will be open from 7AM to 8PM.

November 8, 2016 ballots will include:

• President of the United States
  
• Idaho 1st District Congressman
  
• One State Senate seat & two State Representative seats in each of the county's 3 Legislative districts
  
• Supreme Court Justices
  
• Judge Magistrate
  
• 1 State Constitutional Amendment
  
• Kootenai Count... [Read More]

  3/24/2016 - Poll Workers Needed!
  
  
  
  Poll Workers needed! For more information please click here.
  
  
  
  

  2/17/2017 - Kootenai County 3rd Annual Student Essay Contest
  
  
  Kootenai County Historic Preservation Commission's (HPC's) third annual Student Essay Contest on Kootenai County History. The theme for the 2016-2017 school year contest is "Kootenai County's Historic Homes."(Please click here for essay rules and guidelines.)
  
  The goal of the contest is to promote students' awareness of local history and instill in them an appreciation of Kootenai County's rich ... [Read More]

  5/18/2016 - Kootenai County Annual Boat Launch Pass
  
  Please click here for your 2016 Annual Boat Launch Pass.
  Your pass may be purchased on-line and the County Parks and Waterways Department will mail it to you.
  
  Click here to view sites where Boat Launch Passes are required. Annual launch passes for your vehicle may be purchased for $25 for boats registered in Idaho, an... [Read More]

  3/24/2016 - Land Use and Development Code Available
  
  

  Please click here for a copy of the Kootenai County Land Use and Development Code.
  
  Please email Community Development Director David Callahan at dcallahan@kcgov.us with any questions or concerns.

  10/19/2015 - Kootenai County Advisory Boards
  
  

  Kootenai County is pleased to announce that the 'open application period' for our county advisory boards is now open. We are looking for citizens who are interested in serving their community on a volunteer basis by considering projects, ideas, and issues on a varied number of topics. These boards offer the public a greater impact on local decisions by providing recommendations to the appropriate decision makers. At this time, we are accepting applications for the following advisory boards:
  
  The boards... [Read More]

  5/18/2016 - Household Hazardous Waste collection at the Ramsey Transfer Station
  
  

  Household Hazardous Waste

  
  We are adding another day for Household Hazardous Waste collection at the Ramsey Transfer Station, June through September.
  
  

  Please click here for more details, including times, locations and examples of common household hazardous waste.
  

  5/17/2016 - Results for May 17, 2016 Idaho Primary Election
  
  
  
  Please click here for results of the May 17 Primary election.
  
  
  
  
  

  3/24/2016 - New GIS On-line Feature Available
  
  Community Development's permit search is now available with a GIS feature. Search and view permits and projects by address, owner, parcel number, and AIN. The Advanced Query will allow searching and displaying all permits or projects by type for a given date range.Permit Search may be found here and then choose 'View on Map'.
  
  This feature is only available using Internet Explorer, and you must select "Show all content" when prompted:
  
  
  
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  2/24/2016 - State of the County Address
  
  

  
  Please click here to view the 2016 State of the County Address given on February 24, 2016.
  
  The Address was presented by Commissioner's Dan Green, Marc Eberlein, and David Stewart.
  
  
  
  
  

  10/2/2014 - Secure Your Load
  
  

  

  Covered Loads

  Kootenai County Code states that no vehicle shall be driven unless the vehicle is constructed, covered or loaded to prevent the possibility of contents or loads from blowing, spilling or otherwise escaping. Violation is a misdemeanor subject to Idaho Code 18-113 or its successor.

  7/11/2014 - Public Awareness Program Aimed at Aquifer Protection
  
  While most of us probably never consider it, liquids that flow into drywells and catch basins eventually end up in our drinking water-either directly or indirectly.
  
  To raise awareness of this fact, the cities of Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls, in cooperation with Kootenai County, have invested $2,000 on stormwater disks that remind the public not to dump impure liquids.
  
  The disks will soon be mounted on curbs and pavement next to drywells and catch basins in an effort to protect the Rathdrum Aquifer, which is the sole source of ... [Read More]

  1/2/2014 - Coeur d'Alene Airport 2012 Master Plan
  
  
  

  The Coeur d'Alene Airport 2012 Master Plan is available here. This Plan provides information on historic and current airport activities, evaluates projected future airport activities, and identifies a plan to direct and accommodate airport improvement and development - all in an effort to expand Coeur d'Alene Airport's service to its users and its community.
  
  

  5/4/2016 - 2015 Solid Waste Analysis Available
  
  

  Download your copy of the 2015 Solid Waste Analysis Report here.
  
  The annual report is an important historical record and planning tool. Utilizing historical data, the Solid Waste Department can address current obligations while looking to the demands of the future.
  
  All detailed reporting information can be viewed at the Idaho DEQ Office in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho or at the administration office of the Kootenai Coun... [Read More]

  6/25/2015 - KOOTENAI COUNTY AIRPORT (COE) PUBLIC NOTICE
  
  The Coeur d'Alene Airport (owned and operated by Kootenai County) announces a 1.7% Annual Participation Goal (APG)for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funded contracts during the federal fiscal year 2015-2017. The information pertaining to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) APG goal methodology is available for inspection at www.kcgov.us or the Kootenai County Board of County Commissioners office located at 451 N Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814 during normal business hours for thirty (30) days following the date of this notice. The in... [Read More]

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