Silver Valley Sports: Dec. 16 - 22
Busy week takes area sports into the holiday break.
Silver Valley's Festival of Trees logs fundraiser results
Results have been logged for Shoshone County's Festival of Trees event. Tabletop trees and themed baskets were auctioned off as part of the annual fundraiser Shoshone County Courthouse in Wallace and the Osburn Senior Center Osburn.
Bunker restart delayed, positive momentum continues
The finish line for the anticipated restart of the Bunker Hill Mine is still clearly in sight, but a few setbacks have delayed the previously forecasted return to production. The delay is a minor inconvenience compared to the amount of positive momentum the mine is experiencing.
Another big year for Shoshone County Shop-With-A-Cop
Shop-With-A-Cop was more than a little bittersweet this year. Once again, the event demonstrated the incredible generosity of the Silver Valley community while also allowing 84 kids the opportunity to experience the human side of law enforcement.
Wood or electric, be safe with your heating systems
According to Shoshone County Fire District #1 Chief John Miller, his agency is dispatched numerous times each year during the holidays due to someone not following simple safety rules or properly maintaining their wood heating systems.
Christmas comes early in Pinehurst
A few years ago, Pinehurst didn’t have much going for it during the holidays. There were a few small events, but nothing that brought people to the town. This really bothered Miranda Elam, so she did something about it.
THE DIRT:The History of the Cataldo Dredge
One of the most scenic views along Interstate 90 in the Silver Valley is arguably found when driving west across the Mission Flats area of Cataldo. As the trees break away, you encounter the beautiful site of Latour Baldy and Silver Mountain in the background, with the historic Cataldo Mission in the foreground surrounded by serene swamps and wetlands.
Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.
Mary Lynn Cook, 82
Mary Lynn Cook, 82, of Osburn, ID, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother passed away on December 12, 2024 at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, ID. Lynn was born on October 3, 1942 in Wallace, ID a daughter of the late John and Frances (Uhllman) McGillis.
Radio Brewing releases limited-edition beer
Radio Brewing has released a limited-edition beer to commemorate the restart of the Bunker Hill Mine.
A century of Idaho ski areas
Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area, which is celebrating its 90th ski season this winter, may be the state's oldest ski area in operation, but it wasn't the first.
Leon Phillip Quaring, 90
Leon Phillip Quaring passed away at his Cataldo, Idaho, home on December 15, 2024, from natural causes. Leon proudly lived until the age of 90. Leon was born in Broadus, Mont., on June 27, 1934, a son of the late Julius and Bessie (Daily) Quaring.
Charges dropped against pair connected to Kellogg man's death
Charges have been dropped in the cases against two California men believed to be involved in the April death of a Kellogg man.
Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.
Caden Fields-Brown, 29
It is with broken hearts we share that our beloved daughter and bright force of nature, Caden Summer Fields-Brown, left this realm on Dec. 2, in Portland, Ore.
P&Z, disaster services request new vehicles from BOCC
Last week, the Shoshone County Commissioners met with the county’s Planning and Zoning Administrator Dan Martinsen to discuss purchasing new vehicles for both P&Z and the county’s disaster services department.
Silver Valley Sports: Dec. 9 - 15
Busy week for area teams
Daniel Allen Orsburn, 63
Daniel Allen Orsburn, 63, of Pinehurst, Idaho, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend passed away Dec. 10, 2024, at Mountain Valley of Cascadia Health and Rehabilitation in Kellogg, Idaho. Daniel was born on Dec. 29, 1960, in Wallace, Idaho, a son of Donald and Kathleen (Bailey) Orsburn.
Lois Coleman Dahlberg, 92
Lois Coleman Dahlberg, 92, of Kellogg, Idaho, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at her home in Kellogg on December 14, 2024. Lois was born in a maternity house in Phoenix, New York on January 6, 1932 to Helen (Cook) and Earl Coleman.
County officials offer tips for holiday travel
The busiest travel season of the year is just days away and local officials hope that everyone stays safe during the holidays.
