JOSH McDONALD
Staff Writer
Recent Stories
38th Depot Day draws a crowd
here’s something unmistakably “summer” about classic cars and warm weather. In the Silver Valley, Depot Day has acted as the unofficial gatekeeper of the summer season and the 38th edition of the event did not disappoint.
50 years later, the work continues
Five decades of progress were celebrated on Wednesday night during a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the health and environmental work within the Bunker Hill Superfund Site.
KSD approves 4-day schedule
The Kellogg School Board voted unanimously to adopt a pilot four-day schedule for the 2024/25 school year during their meeting on Tuesday night.
Jackass Half voted tops in the state
The Jackass Half Marathon was recently named the “Best Half Marathon in Idaho” according to RaceRaves, an online race review website.
Tickets available for 2024 Lead Creek Derby
The annual Gyro Days festival is just a few weeks away and the Wallace Gyro Club is selling tickets for the Lead Creek Derby fundraiser. The Lead Creek Derby is the main event of the four-day festival and is one of the more unique traditions in the region.
Moon Pass cleanup underway, road to remain closed
Shoshone County has received additional funding to cover the costs of clearing a rock slide that has blocked off the road over Moon Pass.
“The second time around was for me”
Silver Valley woman competes in reality TV series Naked and Afraid for a second time.
Not many people can say they’ve trekked across multiple continents completely naked. Lynsey McCarver has done it twice.
50 years of pollution cleanup to be celebrated next week
The Environmental Protection Agency will host a special ceremony commemorating 50 years of health and environmental work in the Silver Valley and discussing what’s next.
Law enforcement not concerned by potential 4-day week
The possibility of the Kellogg School District transitioning to a four-day school week has sparked numerous discussions, both in-person and online, many of these concerning what the kids will do with the additional day off.
KSD's four-day plan not financially motivated
As the Kellogg School District continues to explore the possibility of moving to a four-day school week, many questions have come up concerning the district’s motivations and how the change would impact the district financially.