KOOTENAI CO., Idaho — Kootenai County’s new sheriff said Monday he will not enforce the current mask mandate. The mandate, which applies to five North Idaho counties, was put into place by the Panhandle Health District in November. At the time of the decision, all five counties were in the “red” risk category. That remains true; in its latest update,.
Idaho Governor Brad Little held a State of the State address Monday, confident in their COVID-19 response and unveiling the "Building Idaho's Future" plan.