Hayden City Council Authorizes Sheriff’s Contract Through Fall 2026
By Hayden Reporter StaffDecember 19, 2025 HAYDEN — The Hayden City Council voted Friday night to authorize Mayor Alan Davis to sign a new Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Kootenai County, continuing sheriff-provided police services within city limits through Sept. 30, 2026. The motion passed on a 2–1 vote, with Councilman Tom Schafer and Councilman…
Kootenai County Elections Director Clarifies Requirements for Potential Recall of Coeur d’Alene Mayor-Elect
COEUR D’ALENE — As community conversations continue over the Nov. 4 municipal election results, the Kootenai County Elections Department has provided clarity on the legal requirements for initiating a recall of the city’s mayor-elect. In an email, Elections Director Asa Gray confirmed that the number of signatures required for a recall petition is based on the…
Attorney General Declines Charges in February Town Hall Incident Involving Sheriff Norris
COEUR d’ALENE — The Idaho Attorney General’s Office announced it will not pursue criminal charges against Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris following an investigation into his actions during a Feb. 22, 2025 legislative town hall, where a confrontation occurred between the sheriff and local resident Teresa Borrenpohl. The decision was outlined in a Nov. 3…