Casey Hamilton

Kootenai County Fire & Rescue

Kootenai County Fire and Rescue passes temporary levy

by CAROLYN BOSTICK Staff Writer | May 20, 2026 1:00 AM POST FALLS — The Kootenai County Fire and Rescue two-year levy passed at the polls with 62% yes votes to 38% no votes on Tuesday. Fire Chief Pete Holley said he appreciated the community rallying around public...

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KCFR Proposing Two-Year Levy Override

by CAROLYN BOSTICK Staff Writer | March 18, 2026 1:06 AM POST FALLS — Voters in the Kootenai County Fire and Rescue service district will decide on a two-year levy override May 19. The measure would authorize the district to collect up to $5.2 million per year for two...

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KCFR creates Frank Harwood award

by CAROLYN BOSTICK Staff Writer | March 5, 2026 1:08 AM POST FALLS — It’s been a difficult year of departmental obstacles and personal hardships, Fire Chief Pete Holley said, but after all that Kootenai County Fire and Rescue went through in 2025, he said he was proud...

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