
Firefighter's fight with lymphoma fuels passion for stair climb
Firefighter's fight with lymphoma fuels passion for stair climb
Dylan Browning’s Silver Valley roots go deep. After getting a job at Northern Lakes Fire Protection District last year, he still volunteers as a firefighter in Shoshone County. Joined by fellow North Idaho firefighters on Sunday, he put his body through its paces as part of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Firefighter Stair Climb on Sunday in Seattle.

Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.

Jury trial returns guilty verdict for Silver Valley woman facing drug charges
A Silver Valley woman is facing up to seven years in prison after a jury returned a guilty verdict last Wednesday in Shoshone County’s District Court.

Harold Lee Stillwell, 82
Harold Lee Stillwell, 82, of Kellogg, ID, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on March 13, 2025, at his home in Kellogg. Harold was born on July 22, 1942, in Texas.

Rosters announced for District 1 All-Star Game
The annual senior showcase is one of the signature events for District 1’s hardwood standouts, but it’s also a major event for the Mullan Jr./Sr. High School’s athletic department.

Jay Faraca, 67
Jay Anthony Faraca, 67, of Newman Lake, Washington, passed away on February 19, 2025 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born on February 26, 1957 in Kellogg, Idaho; the son of Ray and Mary Rae Faraca.
Silver Valley Sports: Mar. 10 -16
Baseball and softball open in Kellogg; Youth sports and all-league basketball teams announced.

Kristen Martindale, 38
Kristen D. Martindale, born March 31, 1986, in Tacoma, Wash., passed away peacefully February 22nd, 2025, in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, with her family by her side.
THE DIRT: Completion of Priority Cleanup Activities in the Ninemile Basin
All priority cleanup activities in the East Fork Ninemile (EFNM) Basin have been successfully completed, marking a significant milestone in environmental cleanup efforts.

Little issues disaster declaration: Flooding fear rise in Kootenai County
Little said the combination of damaged infrastructure and rising runoff creates a dangerous scenario.

Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.
Blanche E. Adams, 86
Blanche E. Adams, 86, Kingston, passed away, Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Blanche was born March 2, 1939, in Wallace

Kellogg tries to revitalize uptown, find new home for library
What community hubs or businesses would you like to see grow in uptown Kellogg? During a virtual presentation through Rural Minds on Wednesday, Paige Olsen of the Silver Valley Economic Development Corporation spoke of some pending projects and visions for uptown Kellogg. Concerns over “dying buildings” left vacant as their infrastructure deteriorates has been a major concern for Olsen since she became executive director three years ago.

Sheriff responds to post questioning inmate's death
The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office released a lengthy statement on Wednesday night regarding the November death of an inmate after an anonymous social media post encouraged people to take a closer look at the circumstances surrounding the man's death.

Kellogg Library closes temporarily as staff prepare to move to the train depot
Today is the first day the Kellogg Public Library will be closed as staff prepare to move to the Train Depot at 10 E Station Ave., Kellogg. The transition may take more than a month, according to staff estimates.

Silver Valley Sports: Storey of the Year
It was 10 days ago when Colton Storey capped off a stellar season by winning the 113-pound championship at the 3A State Wrestling Championships in Pocatello, but the sophomore sensation already has his eyes on repeating – or even three-peating over the coming years.
Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and jail bookings for Shoshone County jail.

'Keep wild animals wild'
An unfortunate situation in Osburn last month resulted in the Idaho Department of Fish and Game dispatching a young moose who had taken up residency inside the town.

Local PT wins regional healthcare award
Mountain Valley of Cascadia’s Director of Rehabilitation Tara Lodi, was recently presented with the company’s 2025 Peak Performer Award at the Cascadia Summit in Huntington Beach, California.

Nunsense comes to Sixth Street
The popular off-Broadway show is making its way to the stage in Wallace for the sixth time and stars Joy Persoon, Carol Roberts, Angela Curl, Naomi Medley, and Emily Hasz as the titular nuns, with theater veteran Paul Roberts in the director’s chair.