Source: https://www.idahocountyfreepress.com/, September 3, 2025
By: Lyn Krzeminski

Idaho County Commissioners expressed frustration at the Aug. 26 meeting over mounting costs and architectural oversights in the construction of the new county jail, saying repeated omissions in the design have forced them to dip into contingency funds and approve expensive change orders. What was planned as a tightly budgeted $12 million project has grown by at least $625,000, with commissioners questioning why essential features were left out of the architect’s plans. A report from Denis Duman, former commissioner when the new correctional facility was begun, continues to be liaison for the project. Duman oversees the progress, problems, and overruns for the county. Read more.