BOCC questioning new pay matrix

Misunderstanding or misinformation? That was the question Commissioner Dave Dose was trying to get answered on Wednesday morning.

Shoshone County considers wage freeze amid budget crisis

The meeting overflowed to the courthouse due to a large turnout.

Dose holds 'office hours' in Pinehurst

Shoshone County Commissioner Dave Dose did something on Monday that should make a lot of people happy. He kept one of his campaign promises.

BOCC responds to former commissioners' accusations

The Shoshone Board of County Commissioners has come under fire in recent weeks from previous board members concerning the duties of the current board.

Shoshone County rethinking COLA decision

In the wake of a recent decision from the Shoshone Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to set the county employee 2023/24 cost of living adjustment at 1% in order to meet their budgetary needs – the board is now looking at figuring out a way to make up the difference for their employees.

Acknowledging hardship

Shoshone County Commissioners approve hardship petition for resident affected by 2021 legislative decision

Changes to Idaho’s Property Tax Reduction program in 2021 may have put many Shoshone County residents in a position to claim hardship. On Wednesday morning, the Shoshone Board of County Commissioners heard a petition for a hardship exemption from a local resident who suddenly saw her annual taxes raised by nearly 200% despite previously qualifying for the circuit breaker for many years.

BOCC addresses concerns, continues to work together

The Shoshone Board of County Commissioners is working hard – not just to help guide and govern the county, but also to find the balance in how they allow residents to be involved with their processes.