City of Kootenai Idaho

City of Kootenai Idaho Located in Bonner County, the city of Kootenai was incorporated in 1910. It is a beautiful city with wonderful residents and businesses, along Highway 200.

09/03/2026

City Hall will be closed Friday, September 4th due to staffing issues and Monday, September 7th for the Labor Day Holiday. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause! Have a safe and happy holiday!

Nobody moves to North Idaho for convenience. A quick trip doesn't exist — you make a list and get it all in one shot. So...
08/27/2026

Nobody moves to North Idaho for convenience. A quick trip doesn't exist — you make a list and get it all in one shot. Sometimes the part you need isn't on the shelf, and the answer is next week. After a while, that stops bothering you. It's intentional.

Stacking wood in August feels early — until January reminds you why you did it. Out here, staying warm is a summer job. ...
08/25/2026

Stacking wood in August feels early — until January reminds you why you did it. Out here, staying warm is a summer job. You cut, you split, you stack, and you let it season. By the first cold snap, you're ready. That's just how it works up here.

08/24/2026

City Hall is having some repair work done 8/25/26. Our internet and phones will be down periodically. Please know we will respond to any email or phone message as soon as we are back up and running. Thank you!

Out here, a garage isn't storage — it's where people end up. A bench that's seen years, something always being worked on...
08/20/2026

Out here, a garage isn't storage — it's where people end up. A bench that's seen years, something always being worked on, chairs out front for the view. Door halfway up, radio low, a couple trucks outside. If you know someone, you pull in.

08/18/2026

Road Construction Notice: Paving patch work with be starting on 2nd Avenue on 8/19/2026. This road will also be painted and striped on 8/26/2026.

August means one thing around here: huckleberries. The good spots are guarded like state secrets, the picking is slow, a...
08/18/2026

August means one thing around here: huckleberries. The good spots are guarded like state secrets, the picking is slow, and your fingers turn purple. But the pies, the jam, the pancakes? Worth every mosquito bite. Peak North Idaho, right here.

You feel it before the calendar does. Mornings come a little cooler. The light turns gold earlier. Somewhere in the midd...
08/13/2026

You feel it before the calendar does. Mornings come a little cooler. The light turns gold earlier. Somewhere in the middle of a warm afternoon, there's a quiet reminder that fall isn't far off. August is summer — starting to look over its shoulder.

Our name comes from the Kootenai people, who were here long before the town was. Its exact meaning has been translated m...
08/11/2026

Our name comes from the Kootenai people, who were here long before the town was. Its exact meaning has been translated many ways over the years — but their language is unlike any other on earth. We're proud to carry the name forward.

Paving Schedule - 8/11, 8/12 & 8/14We thank you for your patience and apologize for any inconvenience!
08/11/2026

Paving Schedule - 8/11, 8/12 & 8/14

We thank you for your patience and apologize for any inconvenience!

Address

204 Spokane Street
Kootenai, ID
83840

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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