County faces reappraisal delay prompts fee appraiser talk
At Sandpoint Hall Bonner County officials and residents debated hiring a fee appraiser to speed up Idaho mandated reappraisal. Critics warned outsiders would pressure taxpayers, while supporters, including Gene Taylor, offered a measured path using group input to set fair values.
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Benda
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Gene Taylor
Fred Kennedy
No Prosecution Planned After Photographer Seizure
Kootenai County prosecutor Gary Haman said there is no plan to prosecute Daily Bee photographer Richard Faylor, who was briefly held and had his camera confiscated during a Coeur d'Alene basketball game. The incident followed Faylor photographing aid being given to Wallace High principal John Reager, who later died of a heart attack. Deputy Larry House and Judge Virginia Balser ordered seizure to retain film, while Balser cited court authority and Faylor's alleged resistance. The Bee vows to protect reporters' rights moving forward.
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Coeur d’Alene
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Wallace High School
John Reager
Reager
Haman
Kootenai County
Faylor
Virginia Balser
Balser
House
Hamnan
Sandpoint Eyes New Green Police Cruiser This Spring
Police Chief Larry Sterling seeks city council approval to buy a new two tone police sedan with a 400 cubic inch engine and police equipment. The department would trade in a Chevelle and sell a stored Nova, aiming for a lighter colored car to blend with local agencies. Approval expected soon, delivery takes weeks, perhaps by spring.
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Sterling
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California
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Gene Holt
Local-Option Tax Bill Proposed To Ease Property Burden
Boise lawmakers push a local-option sales and use tax for cities and counties. The bill mirrors a defeated measure and requires ballot approval with specified tax amount and duration. It seeks county level authority for school building funding and discusses constitutional questions and potential compensation between city and county revenues.
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UPI
Ralph Olmstead
Twin Falls
Ray Mintanger
Weather Outlook for Coeur d Alene Sand Point Area
Considerable cloudiness with periods of snow and rain through Friday. Southwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts. Precipitation chances 70 percent today, 60 percent tonight and Friday. Highs near 45 today and 40 Friday, lows around 30 tonight.
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Sterling appoints Richard Cesler as assistant chief
Sterling names Richard Cesler as new assistant chief after a 30 day probation period. Cesler, 28, comes from Boise with law enforcement experience and Idaho certification. He will take on more administrative duties while continuing patrols to increase department efficiency.
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Richard Cesler
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Idaho Bill Seeks 2 AM Liquor Hours Amid Traffic Stats
Idaho lawmakers heard that relaxing liquor hours to 2 AM during daylight saving time may raise accidents. Lobbyist William Roden cited DOT data showing Idaho has the highest accident rate per 100 million vehicle miles among its neighbors, while DWI arrests rise on Sundays. committee sent HB 585 to the floor 9 to 7.
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