Silver Express Shuttle financing through grants for now
By March, Shoshone County Commissioners hoped to make a final determination of what happens to the Silver Express Shuttle. Their self-imposed deadline of six months has come and passed, but through Federal Transit Administration 5311 grant money which covers the county for two years, the bus program won’t cost taxpayers anything.
Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.
Bob Cochrane, 82
Bob Cochrane, a lifelong Cataldo area resident, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 82. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held Friday, June 27th, at 3:00 PM at The Timbers Roadhouse in Cataldo.
Ronald Dean McCracken, 87
Ronald Dean McCracken, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 19th at the age of 87. Born June 15, 1938, in Lewiston, Idaho, to Cecil and Inez McCracken
Shane Victor Cordeau, 38
Shane was 38 when he unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from diabetic ketoacidosis. Shane was born December 16, 1986, in Sun Valley, Idaho
Man dies in crash on Fourth of July Pass
A single-vehicle crash on the Fourth of July Pass led to a fatality on Sunday. Idaho State Police are investigating a crash which took place around 3:26 p.m. on I-90 near mile post 29, in Kootenai County, according to a news release.
Edward Allen Peterson, 75
Edward Allen Peterson, 75, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away on October 4, 2024 at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene. Edward was born on August 12, 1949, in Kellogg, Idaho, a son of the late Edward and Delores (Hunter) Peterson.
Loretta Harris, 98
Loretta Irene Harris (Hiller), age 98, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, from natural causes at Country Comfort Residential Care and Assisted Living in Coeur d’Alene.
Selma Lea Oberg, 86
Selma Lea “Babe” Oberg, 75, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, at her home in Pinehurst. Selma was born on March 16, 1950, in Wallace, Idaho, a daughter of the late Floyd and Bette (Baldwin) Wickstrom.
Housing shortage causing concern for Silver Valley leaders
Finding quality, affordable housing in Shoshone County has become increasingly difficult due to a combination of economic, geographic, and social factors. For Paige Olsen, director of the Silver Valley Economic Development Corporation (SVEDC), solving this long-standing issue has become a mission. But despite her tireless efforts, progress remains elusive.
Shoshone BOCC adopts new meeting rules
Last week, the Shoshone County Commissioners formally adopted a new set of rules to guide all future meetings.
Arlan Gunderson, 64
Arlan Gunderson, aged 64, passed away on May 27, 2025, in Hayden, Idaho. He was born on May 11, 1961, at the old Providence Hospital in Wallace, Idaho, to George and Roberta Gunderson.
Dennis William Seagraves, 84
Dennis William Seagraves, 84, of Kingston, Idaho, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, at his home in Kingston. Dennis was born on September 15, 1940, in Boise, Idaho. Dennis was the son of Jack and Inez (Chapman) Seagraves.
Post Falls welcomes Silver Valley native as new city prosecutor
Casey E. Drews will be the new prosecutor for Post Falls. Drews brings nearly a decade of public service and trial experience to the city’s legal services department, according to a press release. She joins the city following her most recent role as a deputy prosecuting attorney for Kootenai County. Drews was also the designated prosecutor for the Mental Health Court Program.
Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.
Gyro Days this week
This week marks the 83rd running of the Wallace Gyro Club’s Lead Creek Derby — the club’s signature and sole fundraiser supporting college scholarships, youth programs, and civic initiatives.
Greg Wesley Riley, 61
Greg Wesley Riley, 61, of Silverton, Idaho, passed away on June 4, 2025, at his home in Silverton. Greg was born on October 23, 1963, in Bishop, Calif., a son of Kenneth and Dora (Seward) Riley.
Exciting news from Silverton assisted living facility
Silverton Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia recently celebrated two major achievements that will help shape the future of the assisted living facility.
Silver Valley makes a change for youth football
For the past 23 years, youth football in the Silver Valley has operated under one banner, but things are changing for the 2025 season.
Robert Joseph 'RJ' Keener, 63
Robert “RJ” Keener, age 63, of Silverton, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on March 18, 1962, in Joplin, Missouri, to Delpha and Robert Keener.
