Cry from the Heart
University of Idaho Dr. Andrew Fields will pitch the sale of the Harbor Center and surrounding lands from the city to University of Idaho. The lease was recently finalized and it was another sweetheart deal, $20 per year until 2028, up from $10/year like many others the city [negotiates].The roof had to be replaced recently.
City leaders recently incentivized the retirement of long-term city employees. The five to six-figure payouts would pave the way to less expensive replacements. However, on Tuesday, 20 January, the city council will vote on studying the pay ranges of jobs within the city. Taxpayers paid for similar studies over the last two decades. However, the
Last year, the budget was $2 million shy of revenue. This fiscal year, the budget is short by $1.8 million. Reserve funds are being used for routine expenditures and covering the difference. Projections for FY2027 and beyond call for a maximum increase in levy rates and may fall short again. In an attempt to correct
One week before their candidate forum, the North Idaho Builders-Political Action Committee’s endorsements leaked to the press. Although we cannot disclose the source of the information, it is deemed credible.
We interviewed 2026 mayoral candidates sitting Mayor Woody McEvers and Councilman Dan Gookin in June. We invited the other candidates today. To avoid conflict of interests all CDA News content and reporting will be handled by the employees. There is a significant possiblity the site will be on hiatus until the end of the election
City leaders continue to grapple with growth and demand for living downtown. Nearly two dozen meetings have taken place to find a solution to building allowances and heights downtown. Here are several possible scenarios: The flavor we are hearing right now is that potentially no more towers should be added to Front Street or Sherman
