Court Cases and Service Notices
Several legal matters are moving through Idaho courts with deadlines for response and appearance in the coming weeks. A child support case filed in Shoshone County’s First Judicial District involves the State of Idaho Department of Health and Welfare against defendants Zachary B. Dustin and Michaela L. Aday-Bryant. Respondents have 21 days from service to file a response, according to court documents. The case, CV40-25-408, is being handled at the Shoshone County Courthouse in Wallace, with Deputy Clerk Karen Harshman managing the filing. Interested parties can contact the courthouse at 208-752-1266 for case details or filing information.
In Bonner County Magistrate Court, a civil dispute between 6th Street Seniors LLC and defendant Terry Ralph is proceeding under case number CV09-25-1274. The limited liability company filed the action in the First Judicial District’s Magistrate Court division.
Oldtown Budget Hearing Set for August 24
The City of Oldtown will hold a public budget hearing on August 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall to review the municipality’s proposed spending plan for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027. City Clerk Alicia C. Ehrmantrout is managing the hearing process, and budget documents are available for public review at City Hall during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The proposed budget totals $567,295 in expenditures, with significant allocations across multiple departments. Payroll and benefits account for $177,224, while administrative and maintenance costs are budgeted at $146,871. Engineering and accounting services are estimated at $111,000. Street improvements are projected at $50,000, equipment and reserves at $70,000, and parks at $11,000. A relatively modest police protection allocation of $1,200 rounds out the spending plan.
Revenue sources for the coming year include an estimated $148,000 from state funds, $129,000 from the city’s money market business account, $95,000 from checking and reserves, and $70,000 from OURA funding. The city also expects $51,000 from an STCU savings account, $28,000 from property taxes, $27,295 in local revenues, $10,000 from Pend Oreille Public Utility District, and $9,000 in interest income.
The proposed budget represents a modest decrease from the current fiscal year. In FY 2025-26, Oldtown’s total expenditures were $950,530, compared to $567,295 for the upcoming period. Prior-year figures show FY 2024-25 expenditures of $439,251 against revenues of $492,287.
Idaho Transportation Department Seeks Consultant Services
The Idaho Transportation Department is accepting proposals for design and project development services related to the Whiskey Jack Over Boyer Slough Bridge project in Bonner County. The project, identified as Key No. 26544, is seeking qualified consultant services through the state’s Consultant Services Group.
Firms interested in bidding on the project development work must submit proposals by September 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. Detailed information about the project requirements and submission procedures is available on the Idaho Transportation Department’s business portal at http://itd.idaho.gov/business/?target=consultant-agreements.
What Comes Next
The Oldtown budget hearing on August 24 will allow community members to weigh in on the city’s spending priorities for the coming fiscal year. The court deadlines for the child support case in Shoshone County require responses within 21 days of service. The transportation department’s consultant proposal deadline of September 2 represents the cutoff for engineering firms seeking to participate in the bridge project planning process. Residents and business owners are encouraged to monitor official city and county websites for additional notices related to these matters.