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Kootenai County declares disaster emergency for Eastside Highway District after culvert failure
Summary
Kootenai County commissioners approved a disaster emergency declaration supporting Eastside Highway District after a culvert failure on River Road; estimated repair costs were cited at $300,000–$500,000 and the state issued a related disaster declaration.
Kootenai County commissioners on March 18 approved a disaster emergency declaration to support the Eastside Highway District after a culvert failure on River Road that officials said occurred March 15, 2025.
Tiffany Westbrook, director of the county Office of Emergency Management, said the county moved to back the highway district after a coordinated call with the Idaho Office of Emergency Management and the district. "They are going to face costs between $300,000 to $500,000 to fix this," Westbrook said, noting the county's resolution is intended to help leverage support…
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