Legals for August, 27 2026
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE (Minor) Case No. CV28-26-5677 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI IN RE: Elleah James Hubbard, A petition to change the name of Elleah James Hubbard, a minor, now residing in the City of Cda, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Kootenai County, Idaho. The name will change to Elleah James Paul. The reason for the change in name is: no relationship with father. mother has full custody. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 14, 2026 at the Kootenai County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change. Date: 8/3/26 Jennifer Locke CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT /s/Bobee Deglman Deputy Clerk August 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026 _________________________
SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION FOR EVICTION PURSUANT TO IDAHO CODE § 6-310 (Expedited Proceedings) Case No. CV28-26-4560 IN THE MAGISTRATE COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI STEVEN A. SAMUELSON, Trustee of the SAMUELSON LIVING TRUST, Plaintiff, v. JOHN SAMUELSON, an individual, and ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS at 915 E. 12th Ave., Post Falls, Idaho 83854, Defendants. Notice to the above-named Defendants: You have been sued by the above-named Plaintiff. The court may enter judgment against you without further notice unless you respond before the date set for trial or appear at the trial set in this matter. A trial will be held on the 30th day of September, 2026 at 9:00 o’clock a.m. at the Kootenai County courthouse at 324 W. Garden Ave, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 to determine if you should be evicted from the premises described in the Complaint which is served with this Summons. If the Court grants the request to evict you, the Court may also order you to pay the costs of this proceeding. If you wish to seek the advice of or representation by an attorney in this matter, you should promptly do so to allow adequate time for trial preparation. A copy of the Summons and Complaint have been mailed to your last known address and can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney for Plaintiff. If you wish to seek the advice of our representation by an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be filed in time and other legal rights protected. Date: August 10, 2026. CLERK OF THE COURT Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9000, Coeur d’Alene, 83814 Physical Address: 324 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 Civil Dept: 208-446-1160 JENNIFER LOCKE By: /s/Alyssa Mahler Deputy Clerk max K. Archer, ISB #11378 McKenzie R. Lawrence, ISB #11216 Riverside NW Law Group, PLLC 601 W. Riverside Ave., Suite 810 Spokane, Washington 99201 P: (509) 606-0746 | F: (509) 606-0746 E: [email protected]; [email protected] CDA#20142 AD#53825 Aug. 13, 20, 27, & Sept. 3, 2026 _________________________
NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE Case No. CV28-26-6029 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI IN RE: Jeremy James Hergert, A petition to change the name of Jeremy James Hergert, now residing in the City of Coeur d’Alene, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Kootenai County, Idaho. The name will change to Jeremy James Myles. The reason for the change in name is: It is the name I am most familiar with. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on 9/28/2026 at the Kootenai County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change. Date: 8/17/2026 Jennifer Locke CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT /s/Alyssa Mahler Deputy Clerk CDA#20180 AD#54111 Aug. 20, 27, & Sept. 3, 10, 2026 _________________________
CITY OF ATHOL, IDAHO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 A PUBLIC HEARING, PURSUANT TO Idaho Code 50-1002, will be held for consideration of the proposed budget for the fiscal year from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. The hearing will be held at the Athol City Hall at 30355 N. 3rd Street, Athol, Idaho at 6:00 p.m. The hearing date has been changed to September 1, 2026. All interested persons are invited to appear and show cause, if any, why such budget should or should not be adopted. Written comments are welcomed. Copies of the proposed City budget are available at City Hall during regular office hours 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Thursday, and Fridays 8:30am – 12:30pm, or on our website at: www.cityofathol.us. City Hall is accessible to persons with disabilities. Anyone desiring accommodations for disabilities, please contact the Athol City Hall, (208) 683-2101 at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing. The proposed FY 2026 - 2027 budget is shown below as proposed expenditures and revenues. ____________________________________________________________________________ FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026 FY 2026-2027 Actual Budget Proposed Expenditures Expenditures Expenditures GENERAL FUND 673,515.00 901,422.00 683,893.00 WATER FUND 448,741.00 524,100.00 517,850.00 Total Expense 1,122,256.00 1,425,522.00 1,201,743.00 FY 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026 FY 2026-2027 Actual Budget Proposed Revenue Revenue Revenue GENERAL FUND 383,523.00 901,422.00 683,893.00 WATER FUND 514,713.00 524,100.00 517,850.00 Total Revenue 898,236.00 1,425,552.00 1,201,743.00 Revenue Sources GENERAL FUND- Property Tax Levy 203,851.00 214,815.00 233,000.00 City Revenues 51,456.49 191,900.00 116,265.00 State/Misc. Revenues, CDBGrant 355,653.64 432,950.00 290,455.00 Streets/Hwy User/HB312 62,553.54 61,757.00 44,173.00 WATER FUND- Meter/Coins/Hauled 359,174.39 407,000.00 391,000.00 Franchise/Lease/Misc. 37,404.02 39,000.00 39,000.00 Grants 0.00 0.00 0.00 Misc. Rev/Contributions/Carryover 52,163.05 78,100.00 87,850.00 Total Revenues 1,122,256.00 1,425,522.00 1,201,743.00 The proposed expenditures and revenues for fiscal year 2026-2027 have been tentatively approved by the City Council. Publication dates for the notice of the Public Hearings are August 20th and August 27, 2026 in the Coeur d’Alene Press. Dated this 5th day of August 2026. /s/Lori Yarbrough, City Clerk/Treasurer CDA#20181 AD#54137 August 20, & 27, 2026
The following application(s) have been filed to appropriate the public waters of the State of Idaho: 95-18794 SKINNER FAMILY TRUST 10751 S EL CAMINO DEL DIABLO YUMA, AZ 85367-7408 Point of Diversion NESW S22 T51N R03W KOOTENAI County Source HAYDEN LAKE Tributary SINKS Use: DOMESTIC 01/01 to 12/31 0.04 CFS Total Diversion: 0.04 CFS Date Filed: 08-07-2026 Place Of Use: DOMESTIC T51N R03W S22 L6(NESW) Permits will be subject to all prior water rights. For additional information concerning the property location, contact the Northern office at (208)762-2800; or for a full description of the right(s), please see https://research.idwr.idaho.gov/apps/waterrights/wrapplicationresults/. Protests may be submitted based on the criteria of Idaho Code § 42-203A. Any protest against the approval of this application must be filed with the Director, Dept. of Water Resources, Northern Region, 7600 N MINERAL DR STE 100, COEUR D ALENE ID 83815-7763 together with a protest fee of $25.00 for each application on or before 9/8/2026. The protestant must also send a copy of the protest to the applicant. MATHEW WEAVER, Director CDA#20183 AD#54140 August 20, & 27, 2026 _________________________
STATE TIMBER SALE CR370002, MICA BAY GNA A public oral auction will be conducted at the Idaho Department of Lands office, 3258 W. Industrial Loop, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815, at 10:00 AM local time, on Thursday, September 17, 2026 for an estimated 7,923 tons of timber, marked or otherwise designated for cutting. In addition, there is an unestimated volume of forest products that may be removed at the option of the purchaser. Prior to bidding, eligible bidders shall present a certified check or bank draft payable to Idaho Department of Lands, or a bid bond acceptable to the State, in the amount of $264.34 which is 10% of the appraised net sale value of $2,643.41. The average minimum bid price is $14.67 per TON. The successful bidder’s deposit will be forfeited to the State should the bidder fail to complete the contract. The State will not accept bids from parties who are delinquent on payments on existing state contracts. The sale is located within Section 16, Township 49N, Range 04W, B.M., Kootenai County, State of Idaho. Sale duration is 3 years. The sale may include blowdown and/or insect and disease-infected timber which may result in additional volume and recovery reductions. Interested purchasers should carefully examine the sale and make their own estimates as to volume recovery, surface conditions, and proposed construction prior to bidding on the sale. Additional information concerning the timber and conditions of sale is available to the public and interested bidders on the department’s timber sale website at https://www.idl.idaho.gov/trust-land-management/endowment-timber-sales/ or from the Idaho Department of Lands office, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Please note purchaser insurance requirements posted on the timber sale website. The Department of Lands, as authorized by the State Board of Land Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids provided that good and sufficient grounds for rejecting the bid shall be stated in the rejection notice and shall not be in violation of applicable law. If you are disabled and need some form of accommodation, please call (208) 666-8646 five days prior to the date of sale. For text telephone services, please call 1-800-377-3529. CDA#20184 AD#54143 Aug. 20, 27, & Sept. 3, 10, 2026 _________________________
SUMMONS Case No.: CV28-26-3718 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JAMES M. VANDERDOES, SARA CUMPTON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, SPOUSE OF JAMES M. VANDERDOES, AND OCCUPANTS, Defendants. TO: JAMES M. VANDERDOES, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, SPOUSE OF JAMES M. VANDERDOES, AND OCCUPANTS, OF THE SUBJECT REAL PROPERTY, AND ALSO, THE UNKNOWN OWNERS OF THE REAL PROPERTY THAT IS SUBJECT OF THESE PROCEEDINGS You are hereby notified that in order to defend this lawsuit, an appropriate written response must be filed with the above-designated court within twenty-one (21) days after service of this Summons on you. If you fail to so respond, the Court may enter judgment against you as demanded by the Plaintiff in the Complaint. A copy of the Complaint is served with this Summons. If you wish to seek the advice or representation by an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be filed in time and other legal rights protected. An appropriate written response requires compliance with Rule 10(a)(1) and other Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure and shall also include: 1. The title and number of this case. 2. If your response is an Answer to the Complaint, it must contain admissions or denials of the separate allegations of the Complaint and other defenses you may have. 3. Your signature, mailing address and telephone number, or the signature, mailing address and telephone number of your attorney. 4. Proof of mailing or delivery of a copy of your response to Plaintiff or Plaintiff’s attorney, as designated above. Address and phone number of Kootenai County District Court: P.O. Box 9000, Cour d’Alene, ID 83816; 208-446-1160. To determine whether you must pay a filing fee with your response, contact the Clerk of the above-named Court. Date: 5/20/2026 Jennifer Locke CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: /s/Jasmine Martinez Deputy Clerk Randall Szabo, #10901 IDEA Law Group, LLC 4530 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. 10 Las Vegas, NV 89119 Telephone: 877-353-2146, ext. 1017 [email protected] CDA#20186 AD#54147 Aug. 20, 27, & Sept. 3, 10, 2026 _________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS (I.C. 15-3-801) Case No. CV28-26-5847 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Fred W. Stephenson and Kay Earlene Stephenson Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Candace Kay Leitz has been appointed Personal Representative of the above named Estate. All persons having claims against the decedent or the Estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors, or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated and filed with the Clerk of the Court. Dated 8-14-26 /s/ Katherine Monroe MONROE & EYMAN ELDER LAW P.O. Box 1888 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816-1888 Telephone (208) 765-3595 Facsimile: (208) 765-0515 Email: [email protected] Service Email: [email protected] ISB No. 7990 CDA#20187 AD#54148 Aug. 20, 27, & Sept. 3, 2026 _________________________
INFORMATION TO HEIRS AND DEVISEES (I.C. 15-3-705) Case No. CV28-26-5847 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Fred W. Stephenson and Kay Earlene Stephenson Deceased 1. Candace Kay Leitz of 411 W. Emma Avenue, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814, was appointed Personal Representative of the above named Decedent on August 12, 2026. 2. This information is being sent to all persons who have or may have an interest in the estate of the Decedent. 3. No bond has been required or filed. 4. Papers relating to the estate of the Decedent are on file in the District Court of the FIRST Judicial District of the State of Idaho, in and for the County of KOOTENAI, located at the Kootenai County Courthouse. Dated 8-14-26 /s/ Katherine Monroe MONROE & EYMAN ELDER LAW P.O. Box 1888 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816-1888 Telephone (208) 765-3595 Facsimile: (208) 765-0515 Email: [email protected] Service Email: [email protected] ISB No. 7990 CDA#20188 AD#54149 Aug. 20, 27, & Sept. 3, 2026 _________________________
NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE Case No. CV28-26-6161 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI IN RE: Cheryl Armentrout, A petition to change the name of Cheryl Armentrout, now residing in the City of Coeur D Alene, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Kootenai County, Idaho. The name will change to Cheryl Binkley. The reason for the change in name is: To revert to my birth/maiden name after being widowed. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 1:30 o’clock p.m. on October 13, 2026 at the Kootenai County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change. Date: August 24, 2026 Jennifer Locke CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT /s/Jasmine Martinez Deputy Clerk Legal#20207 AD#54513 Aug. 27 & Sept. 3,10,17, 2026 _________________________
NOTICE OF MINOR SUBDIVISION APPLICATION AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN for the application of a Minor Subdivision in Case No. MIN26-0029, Peter’s Daum Place a request by DAUM CONSTRUCTION LLC for the approval of a four-lot minor subdivision on a parcel comprising ~20 acres in the Rural zone. The parcel number is 53N03W058500 and described as E2-SW-SE in Section 05, Township 53 North, Range 03 West, Boise Meridian, Kootenai County, Idaho. Proposed Lot 1 will consist of 5.046 acres, Lot 2 will be 5.025 acres, Lot 3 will be 5.048 acres and Lot 4 will be 5.043 acres. Access to Lots 1 and 4 will be provided via individual driveways from N Sheep Springs Road, and access to Lots 2 and 3 will be provided via individual driveways from E Rosemont Drive. Both roads are private and connect to public rights of way within Lakes Highway District jurisdiction. Domestic water for Lots 1, 2 & 4 will be provided via individual wells. Domestic water for Lot 3 will continue to be provided via shared well. Effluent discharge for each lot will be treated via individual septic and drain fields. The public comment period for this application will begin on August 27, 2026 and end on September 26, 2026. Submit comments to [email protected] or request information from Kootenai County Community Development, P.O. Box 9000, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816-9000, (208) 446-1070. CDA#20208 AD#54517 August 27, 2026 _________________________
NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE (Minor) Case No. CV28-26-6169 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI IN RE: Lucy V. Nelson, A petition to change the name of Lucy V. Nelson, a minor, now residing in the City of Coeur d’Alene, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Kootenai County, Idaho. The name will change to Lucy Victoria Nelson-Traversy. The reason for the change in name is: Lucy deserves to inherit both of her biological parents’ surnames following the dissolution of the marriage. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on 10/19/2026 at the Kootenai County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change. Date: 08/24/2026 Jennifer Locke CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT /s/Juliana De Resende Deputy Clerk CDA#20209 AD#54527 Aug. 27, & Sept. 3, 10, 17, 2026 _________________________
Notice of Public Hearing Notice Is Hereby Given that the Board of Commissioners of the East Side Highway District will hold a public hearing in accordance with the provisions of Idaho Code 40-1309 on September 10, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. for any person that may show just cause that the following property should not be sold or disposed. Vehicles: Estimated Value: 2001 Ford F250 4x4 Extended Cab (Unit 226) $5k For Title VI accommodations, or if you have any questions pertaining to the Public Hearing, please call the District office at 208-765-4714. Kristi Dixon District Clerk CDA#20210 AD#54528 August 27, & 28, 2026
POST FALLS HIGHWAY DISTRICT BUDGET OCTOBER 1, 2026 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 ANTICIPATED REVENUES: Road Levy (40-801(1)(a)) $ 950,000 Penalties and Interest $ 50,000 REA $ 23,000 Highway Users Revenue $ 3,650,000 State Sales Tax $ 325,000 Special Levy (40-801(1)(b))* $ 2,309,923 SRS Funds - Forest Reserve $ 75,000 Local Sources $ 884,837 Insurance Levy $ 75,625 Federal Capital Grants $ 1,678,754 Designated Capital Funds $ 920,000 2026 General Fund Carryover $ 50,000 TOTAL REVENUES $ 10,992,139 * -1% Levy Reduction Zero Forgone Reserved ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES: Administration $ 261,125 Transfers $ 351,298 Commissioner Expense $ 28,800 Labor Expense $ 2,958,594 Operations Expense $ 1,447,000 Road Maintenance $ 1,270,000 Asset Expenditure $ 930,000 Road Const/Property Acquisition $ 3,028,754 Contingency $ 716,568 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 10,992,139 Dated this 19th day of August, 2026 /s/Jeff Tyler, Chairman /s/David Russell, Vice Chair /s/Glen Heape, Secretary Submitted by Elaine Fox, District Clerk CDA#20211 AD#54529 August 27, & 28, 2026