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Wallace Chamber holds raffle to replace annual auction

Wallace Chamber Coordinator Dave Copelan explains that in lieu of their normal auction in late-October/early-November, they've decided to hold a raffle instead.

'Serving our Soldiers Mountain Ride' raises funds for vets

Starting at the Trail Motel in Kellogg, the charity ride included members of groups such as Bikers for Christ, Kindred Spirits, Widow's Sons, and other various solo riders.

Shoshone enters into coroner mutual aid agreement

Loaned refrigerated container to store overflow of deceased

The Shoshone County Coroner's Office recently entered into a mutual aid agreement with other Idaho counties in an effort to manage the increase in COVID-related deaths that have occurred locally over the last few weeks.

Canyon Wranglers place at livestock competition

Shown are the members of the Canyon Wranglers 4-H Livestock club that placed in the yearly competition, held last week at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

That familiar feeling

With local schools either kicking off the 2020 school year or still ramping up to it, it was unknown if fall sports were going to actually happen, but last week they did and all signs point toward them continuing through the season.

The 20th Anniversary of the Aryan Nations v Keenans’ Trial

The 20th Anniversary of the Aryan Nations v Keenans’ Trial

Jail bookings: Aug. 27-30

Billy Erwin Kyser Jr., 51, of Osburn, Idaho, was arrested for aggravated battery.

CHUCK MALLOY — Risch says Senate report is clear: No collusion

In the world of toxic partisan politics in Washington, Sen. Jim Risch found an oasis of sorts in the Senate’s Select Committee on Intelligence – where he is a senior member.

Cindy Louise Brown, 66

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, Cindy Louise Brown, 66, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away Aug. 1, 2020, in Seattle, Wash.

Richard Gutierrez, 69

Richard Gutierrez, 69, of Silverton, Idaho, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, after a prolonged battle with pulmonary hypertension.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: Aug. 24-30

All three local school districts were back in action for the first time since March.

All three local school districts were back in action for the first time since March.

Suspected Hudson’s Hamburgers arsonist caught on camera

COEUR d’ALENE — Police have asked for the public’s help to identify a man suspected of arson and burglary at Hudson’s Hamburgers earlier this week.

Murder suspect arrested

Police arrested a man in connection with a March shooting in Bonners Ferry

Legals for August, 28 2020

ISP arrest drug traffickers on I-90

A Montana woman and a North Dakota man are in police custody following a traffic stop on I-90.

A different kind of roadeo

Carney wins KSD school bus driver competition

Carney wins KSD school bus driver competition

Mount Pulaski wildfire contained

WALLACE – The Mount Pulaski wildfire near Wallace seems to be under control after some quick reporting Wednesday afternoon.

IDFG 2020 big game hunting outlook

Elk and whitetails continue to thrive, and mule deer herds are bouncing back

NIC releases spring semester Dean’s List

Silver Valley scholar makes the cut

Jail bookings: Aug. 24-26

Chandler Lee Black, 19, of Lewiston, Idaho, is on a federal hold.

Kellogg Police Department Roll Call: Aug. 19-26

Called to a disturbance at the Trail Motel (yes, K73 was just as surprised anyone to get called to the Trail for a disturbance). Cleared peace restored.

Free and Reduced Lunch Applications available for WSD families

To apply for free or reduced price meals, households should fill out the application and return it to the school.

Mount Pulaski fire at 50% containment

Blaze not expected to grow further.

Marcina Ann Fogel, 76

Marcina Ann Fogel, 76, of Wallace, Idaho, passed away Aug. 25, 2020, at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg. She was born July 24, 1944, in Tulsa, Okla. Marcina was the daughter of Noble and Alwanda (Green) Keith.

Richard Stephen Barth, 79

Richard Stephen Barth, 79, of Wallace, Idaho, passed away Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, at Kootenai Health. Rick was born on July 24, 1941, in Manchester, Conn., the oldest of four children to the late Everett and Margaret Cubles Barth.

Janet Marilyn Whalen, 84

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Janet Marilyn Whalen, 84, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away Aug. 22, 2020, at Mountain Valley of Cascadia in Kellogg, Idaho. She was born June 10, 1936, in Spokane, Wash. Janet was the daughter of Floyd and Dulcie (Tanner) Milne.

Marty Joe Sanders, 58

Marty Joe Sanders, 58, passed away Aug. 23, 2020, at his home in Rose Lake, Idaho. He was born Sept 20, 1961, to Arthur and Hazel Sanders in Butte, Mont., the fourth child of six. Marty moved to Kellogg, Idaho, in 1974 with his mother and siblings after the death of his father. He attended school at Kellogg Jr./Sr. High School and graduated in 1979.

PHD confirms first Boundary County coronavirus death

BOUNDARY COUNTY, IDAHO – Panhandle Health District confirmed the first COVID-19 death in Boundary

LaRayne Joy Duthie, 73

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, LaRayne Joy Duthie, 73, of Cataldo, Idaho, passed away Aug. 21, 2020, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She was born on May 4, 1947, in Rugby, N.D. She was the daughter of Thomas Pettit and Joyce and Sam McCorkle.

Bundy arrested at Idaho Statehouse for second time in 2 days

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Anti-government activist Ammon Bundy was arrested Wednesday for the second time

Arson suspected in Hudson's fire

The fire started about 6:30 a.m. in the back of the building at 207 Sherman Ave.

Silver Valley 4-H Livestock Club off to auction

Shoshone County’s newest 4-H club will be making a presence this week at the 2020 4-H Livestock sale and competition at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds in Coeur d’Alene.

Back home again

Knights of Columbus answers the call to deliver 1878 organ to Mission of the Sacred Heart

Prosecutor seeks input from Mowrey victims

Convicted sexual predator up for parole

COVID cases spike at Cascadia

Five confirmed deaths at nursing facility

Legals for August, 25 2020

Jail bookings: Aug. 20-23

THURSDAY, AUG. 20

Helen Elizabeth Howell, 92

Helen Elizabeth Howell, 92, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away of natural causes on Aug. 17, 2020, at the Mountain Valley of Cascadia in Kellogg, Idaho. She was born April 27, 1928, in Bluejacket, Okla. Helen was the daughter of Bryan and Frances (Moss) Wynne.

Marc Andrew Flood, 56

Marc Andrew Flood, 56, of Mullan, ID, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at The Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene. Marc was born on July 28, 1964 in Wallace, ID, a son of Robert and Kathy Sink Flood. He attended local schools and became a mechanic. Marc enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working on cars.

Chow time

North Idaho State Fair Food Fix in full swing at Kootenai County Fairgrounds

Is Ybarra a leader for schools, or glorified secretary?

Next year’s race for superintendent of public instruction, sarcastically speaking, should be highly entertaining … if key legislators are correct with their analysis.

Marjorie M. (Jenicek) White, 74

Marjorie M. (Jenicek) White, 74, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away August 20, 2020 at Mountain Valley of Cascadia in Kellogg, after a brave battle with dementia. She was born January 27, 1946 to Frank and Maude (Nederhood) Jenicek in Kellogg.

Militias adapting after Facebook ban

Militias adapting after Facebook bans pages

Kenneth Lee Campbell, 92

Kenneth Lee Campbell, 92, of Kellogg, ID, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at Mountain Valley of Cascadia in Kellogg. Ken was born on May 8, 1928 in Kellogg, a son of the late Bert and Minn Schultz Campbell. Cremation will take place and no services are planned at this time. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com. Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, is assisting the family with arrangements.

James “Jim” David Striker, 82

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, James “Jim” David Striker, 82, of Wallace, Idaho, passed away August 20, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with Lewy Dementia, Parkinsons and Covid.

SMC upgrades imaging capabilities

KELLOGG — Small rural hospitals are more often known for their limitations rather than the things that they do well, but Shoshone Medical Center is continuing to add tools to their arsenal to provide as much quality care for the Silver Valley community as possible.

MSD has reopening plans approved

MULLAN — The Mullan School District has released its approved district-wide reopening plans for the coming school year in regard to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Galena Mine continues exploratory drilling

WALLACE — The Recapitalization Plan efforts at Americas Gold and Silver Corporation’s (AGSC) Galena Mine continue to progress and the company is now in the midst of its exploration efforts.

Two sexual assault incidents reported on North Fork

SCSO seeking information from the public

Shoshone COVID deaths climb to 9

Test positivity declining across region

Helen Elizabeth Howell, 92

Helen Elizabeth Howell, 92, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away of natural causes on Aug. 17, 2020, at the Mountain Valley of Cascadia in Kellogg, Idaho. She was born April 27, 1928, in Bluejacket, Okla. Helen was the daughter of Bryan and Frances (Moss) Wynne.

Legals for August, 21 2020

Jail bookings: Aug. 17-19

MONDAY, AUG. 17

Corrine Turnbow, 90

Corrine Turnbow, 90, of Kellogg, Idaho passed away peacefully at Mountain Valley of Cascadia in Kellogg on August 19, 2020.

Kris Elizabeth Kulpinski, 62

Kris Elizabeth Kulpinski, 62, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away August 17, 2020 at the Mountain Valley of Cascadia of Kellogg, Idaho. She was born February 18, 1958 in Seattle, Washington; Kris was the daughter of Ron and Arlone (Johnson) Karlberg.

KPD Roll Call: Aug. 12-19

•Before my shift starts, I skim Rants and Raves looking for the rants that have comments like “you should call the police” or just stuff that looks like I am going to have to deal with later so I know what kind of shift I’m going to have. Yup, today should be interesting.

Helen Elizabeth Howell, 92

Helen Elizabeth Howell, 92, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away of natural causes on August 17, 2020 at the Mountain Valley of Cascadia of Kellogg. She was born April 27, 1928 in Bluejacket, Oklahoma; Helen was the daughter of Bryan and Frances (Moss) Wynne.

Death notice:Joseph “Joe” Richard Ward, 77

Joseph “Joe” Richard Ward, 77, of Wallace, Idaho, passed away August 15, 2020 at the Mountain Valley of Cascadia of Kellogg. He was born January 7, 1943 in Wenatchee, Washington; Joe was the son of Lelon and Dorothy (Houston) Ward.

Arletta Katherine Robson, 89

Arletta Katherine Robson, 89, of Osburn, ID passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020 at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, ID. Arletta was born on January 27, 1931 in Ontario, CA, a daughter of the late Martin and Susie Hodge Moore. Arletta married George Robson and she enjoyed embroidering and spending time on the family’s property on King’s Pass in Prichard.

Donald Eugene Finney, 75

“THE LOVE OF MY LIFE MY WONDERFUL WIFE” Cindy Lee Therrian, 64

Cindy Lee Therrian, 64, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away August 16, 2020 at the family home of Osburn. She was born November 10, 1955 in Wallace, Idaho; Cindy was the daughter of Larry and Mary Louise (Mix) Loftis.

County hesitant in helping pay for scientific study of Lake Cd’A

Although Gov. Brad Little and the state of Idaho decided to move forward with a scientific study of Lake Coeur d’Alene, the Kootenai County commissioners aren’t sure if they want the county to help pay for it.

Shoshone BOCC talking trash

WALLACE — The Shoshone Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) recently met with David Naccarato with Johnson Controls Inc. to discuss and review the possibility of a Shoshone County waste-to-energy facility.

I’ll B’Damn

Murray’s Molly B’Damn Days draws a crowd

P1FCU opens new Silver Valley branch

OSBURN — The Silver Valley now has its first credit union after P1FCU celebrated its grand opening on Monday.

See receives award for Pulaski Tunnel/Trail work

WALLACE — From numerous books and journals to even a recent humorous appearance on Comedy Central’s TV show, ”Drunk History,” the name of local-legend Edward C. “Big Ed” Pulaski continues to carry on.

Online program to share area ghost stories

COEUR d’ALENE — The author of a new book, “Ghosts of Coeur d’Alene and the Silver Valley,” will discuss her work as part of an online program on the Facebook page for the Coeur d’Alene Public Library, streaming live at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27.

Refrigeration equipment blocks I-90 traffic

Idaho State Police reports that on August 17, 2020 at 3:13 pm, troopers responded to a non-injury, blocking crash involving a semi-tractor and trailer on I90 at milepost 63, near Wallace.

Legals for August, 18 2020

Kellogg School District 2020-2021 registration information

Exhibit items stolen from museum

SANDPOINT — A receipt and a few calendars from an old, long-gone laundry. An old ad encased in plexiglass and attached to the wall.

Vehicle vs. pedestrian crash sends one to hospital

PINEHURST – A Kellogg woman was injured Saturday morning after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate-90.

Personal Rights

Governments hold sway over us because, as individuals, we collectively decided to give our personal power to these entities for safe keeping.

Jail bookings: Aug. 13-16

THURSDAY, AUG. 13

Daniel L. Carlson

Daniel L. Carlson, a beloved father, grandfather, and brother, has unexpectedly passed away August 9, 2020 in Spokane, Washington. Dan was born January 18, 1950 in Wallace, Idaho to Leroy and Lois (Bilte) Carlson.

Insulin users can’t wait for long-range solutions

As a wise fellow once told me, “You turn 70 only once.”

Edward Joseph Anson, 69

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Edward “Ed” Joseph Anson, 69, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away August 11, 2020 at the St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula, Montana. He was born January 9, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Ed was the son of Edward and Theresa (Whelan) Anson.

Lena Louisa McGillivray, 93

Lena Louisa McGillivray, 93, of Kingston, ID, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at Mountain Valley of Cascadia in Kellogg. Lena was born on November 17, 1926 in Kellogg, ID, a daughter of the late Mathew and Mary Blakney.

Marcellus Eugene Story, 87

Marcellus “Marce” Eugene Story, 87, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away August 8, 2020 at the Shoshone Medical Center of Kellogg, Idaho. He was born November 12, 1932 in Hibbing, Minnesota; Marce was the son of Arthur and Paulene Story.

Grants pay for local broadband expansion

MULLAN — Who knew that a world-wide pandemic was all it would take to get high-speed internet to rural Silver Valley communities?

Election suggestion

County clerks seek early ballot access, voting centers

BOCC, FORC looking for North Fork solutions

WALLACE — The Friends of the River Coalition (FORC) recently met with the Shoshone Board of County Commissioner (BOCC) to air their grievances concerning the perceived mismanagement of the North Fork Region of the Coeur d’Alene River.

Mullan in the midst of sewer project

MULLAN — The city of Mullan is in the midst of a little housekeeping, as they work to repair various sections of sewer line inside the city.

Legals for August, 14 2020

Bonners Ferry Police Chief involved in fatal shooting

Bonners Ferry Police Chief Brian Zimmerman is under investigation after he allegedly shot and killed a man near Tin Cup Campground in Custer County two weeks ago.

Wallace School District #393 2020/2021 registration information and school supply lists

New student registration at Wallace Jr./Sr. High School will be done by appointment. Please call WHS (753-5315) beginning August 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. New students need proof of immunization and age.

No headline

John and Lynn Cook celebrate 55th Anniversary

KPD Roll Call: Aug. 6-11

•Mobile patrol of Kellogg.

Troopers put emphasis on seat belt usage

Idaho State Police joined law enforcement partners throughout the state in a recent focus on seat belt education and enforcement. Between July 25 and August 7, ISP Troopers wrote 302 citations to motorists found not wearing a seat belt.

Gerald Allen “Jerry” Farnsworth, 81

Gerald Allen “Jerry” Farnsworth went to Heaven August 10, 2020, after a fierce battle with Covid, while at Kootenai Health of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. He was born in Coeur d’ Alene on January 19, 1939; Jerry was the son of David Pearson and Elena Leah “Lee” (Weaver) Farnsworth.

Jail bookings: Aug. 10-12

MONDAY, AUG. 10

Weekly unemployment claims decrease 10% from previous week

BOISE – New initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits totaled 3,250 for the week ending Aug. 8, decreasing 10 percent - or 357 claims - from the previous week.

Donna Mae VanVleet, 90

Donna Mae VanVleet, 90, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away August 9, 2020 at the Mountain Valley of Cascade Nursing Home of Kellogg, Idaho. She was born January 18, 1930 in Watertown, South Dakota; Donna was the daughter of Martin and Mabel Krull.

PHD reports third COVID-19 death in Shoshone

The Panhandle Health District has reported that Shoshone County now has three deaths attributed to COVID-19.

Donna Mae VanVleet, 90

Donna Mae VanVleet, 90, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away August 9, 2020 at the Mountain Valley of Cascade Nursing Home of Kellogg, Idaho. She was born January 18, 1930 in Watertown, South Dakota; Donna was the son of Martin and Mabel Krull.

Mineral County records first two COVID-19 cases

Mineral County became the latest in Montana to record a COVID-19 case when health officials received two lab-confirmed positive results Monday afternoon.

Donald Lee Stewart – 83 years old – died August 7, 2020.

Don was born June 27th, 1937 to Harold Stewart and Ann (Conley) Stewart. Don was the eldest of eight children. The family originally moved to the Silver Valley of North Idaho in 1939. The young family moved between Montana and Idaho for a few years, then settled in Prichard, Idaho and Don graduated from Wallace High School.

Larry Raymond Crall, 79 Larry Raymond Crall, 79

Our dad, Larry Raymond Crall, 79, of Kellogg, Idaho, was finally released from his battle with Alzheimer’s on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society — Silver Wood Village in Silverton, Idaho. He was born on Aug. 17, 1940, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, to Cleon Crall and Ruth Carney Crall.

Arthurlene “Joy” Campbell, 90

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother, Arthurlene “Joy” Campbell, 90, of Cataldo, Idaho, passed away August 9, 2020 at the Schneidmiller House (Hospice House) of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. She was born April 23, 1930 in Fort Smith, Arkansas; Joy was the daughter of James Arthur and Myrtle (Daniel) Bailey.

First COVID-19 related death in Benewah County confirmed

The individual resided in Benewah County and was in his 60s. He had been hospitalized due to complications with COVID-19.

Depending on the day, avoid that way

Blue Creek Bay bridge work causes unique traffic jams

The art of contact tracing

We’ve talked about tests, we’ve talked about masks, we’ve talked about protecting the “at-risk” population ad nauseum, but with the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases going up in Shoshone County it’s time to discuss the process of contact tracing.

Shoshone keeps Miller Cup

Shoshone Golf Club is your 2020 Miller Cup champions after another exciting edition of the two-day competition between the two Silver Valley clubs.

FORC preps for BOCC

PINEHURST — While much has been made recently surrounding the unrest of those existing along the North Fork region of the Coeur d’Alene River, a newly formed group is hoping to succeed where others have failed.

Educate, inspire, honor

World War II bomber has landed in CDA

Legals for August, 11 2020

Fritz Erick Forsberg, 100

Fritz Erick Forsberg, 100

Inmates, staff test positive for COVID-19 at Kootenai County Jail

Three dead in Sandpoint crash

Three people are dead after a crash near Sandpoint.

Mullan School District registration information

Mullan School District registration will be on Thursday, August 20, 2020. K-6th grade students will be registering in the John Mullan Elementary School Office. 7th thru 12th grade students will be registering in the High School Library. Students are asked to bring any physical forms for sports and $15 for an activity card.

Got a medical condition? Mask mandate has limits

The Justice Department has issued an advisory on cards and flyers circulating that falsely claim to exempt people from wearing face masks.

North Idaho health care organizations send letter to city officials

To Our Honorable Elected Officials, As health care organizations, we have an important role in advocating for and protecting the health of our community and fellow health care workers. We cannot sit idly and watch COVID-19 sweep through our community and threaten to overrun health care facilities without trying to prevent further crisis. We view masking not as a matter of politics or rights, but as a matter of public health and civic duty.

PHD seeking volunteers

The Panhandle Health District is seeking volunteers for its Reserve Medical Corps to assist with contact tracing of confirmed coronavirus cases and respond to public inquiries in their call center.

Sup’s Corner

In this Sup’s Corner, I’d like to make a direct appeal to the people in our community focused around our back to school plan. At this point we have put together a solid plan for going back to school. It includes options for families who don’t feel safe having their children return, and options for families who are willing to work with us given the current circumstances. However, there’s so much more to our plan than that.

Jail bookings: Aug. 6-9

THURSDAY, AUG. 6

COVID-19 found in local nursing homes

Steps being taken to combat outbreak

Revised Emergency Operations Plan approved

WALLACE — The Shoshone Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) recently approved the revised and updated version of Shoshone County’s Emergency Operation Plan (EOP).

Out for blood

KELLOGG — The Kellogg Elks once again played host to another successful blood drive earlier this week.

Reopening plans approved for WSD, KSD

KELLOGG — The Kellogg and Wallace School Districts had their 2020 school reopening plans approved by both their respective Boards of Trustees, as well as the Panhandle Health District (PHD) recently.

New show at Sixth Street!

WALLACE — The Sixth Street Melodrama kicked off its August production last weekend with its new original production “Bernie, Get a Beau -or- Salt and Sugar Look the Same.”

Rocky road

Dump truck crash causes blockage

Legals for August, 7 2020

Idaho Trails Association improves the Pulaski Tunnel Trail

Howard Shay from Sandpoint lead a group of volunteers on a maintenance project on the Pulaski Tunnel Trail, one mile south of Wallace for Idaho Trails Association (ITA) on Saturday, July 25th. The group works in coordination with the U.S. Forest Service, in this project, Ian Cotter, District Trails Manager.

Jail bookings: Aug. 3-5

MONDAY, AUGUST 3

KPD Roll Call: July 30-Aug. 5

•Emphasis on Bunker.

Idaho to remain in Stage 4

Gov. Brad Little announced Idaho will remain in Stage 4 of the Idaho Rebounds plan for another two weeks.

Kellogg mayor’s corner

Have you been wondering what is going on along Bunker Avenue near Kellogg Middle School? This year the City of Kellogg is finishing up its road rehabilitation work through the State/ EPA Road Replacement Program. This part of the project was delayed to allow work to be done at the Central Treatment Plant (CTP) and at the Central Impoundment Area (CIA) so as to not damage new asphalt with heavy truck traffic during that project.

Jimmy Dean Cawyer, 58

Jimmy Dean Cawyer, 58, passed away peacefully at Hospice House of Coeur d’Alene on July 26th.

Jerry Hegbloom, 84

Jerry Hegbloom, long-time Mullan resident passed away on August 3, 2020 at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Over half of Idaho COVID-19 deaths linked to long-term care facilities

BOISE — State officials said during Tuesday’s AARP telephone conference that 58% of Idaho’s COVID-19 deaths have been linked to long-term care facilities.

Youth dies in drowning accident

SANDPOINT — A Sandpoint youth died in a Tuesday afternoon drowning accident near Popsicle Bridge.

KSD submits plan for approval

KELLOGG — After 21 hours of conferences, small group meetings and a lot of information sharing, the Kellogg School District came up with a reopening plan that it feels comfortable submitting to the school board for approval.

Last week to apply for PPP

This weekend is the cutoff for one of the CARES Act’s most valuable features and one that Silver Valley business owners may want to take advantage of before it’s gone.

Jet boats enforcement concerns residents

The war for the North Fork continues to rage on as Coeur d’Alene River property owners and recreators are at odds over the use of jet boats on the popular summer destination.

Fire danger elevated to ‘High’

Crews battle multiple brush fires

SCSO fights uphill battle on North Fork

KINGSTON — The North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River has always been a popular summertime recreation area for people near and far.

Palaniuk comes from behind to win Bassmaster Elite event at Lake Champlain

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Turning in his best performance of the week, Brandon Palaniuk leveraged a blistering afternoon bite to sack up 21 pounds, 6 ounces and win the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain with a four-day total of 80-1.

NIC: Masks required on campus

No gray area or flexibility, says President Rick MacLennan

Jaylene Kay Grebil, 67

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and friend, Jaylene Kay Grebil, 67, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away July 31, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Silver Wood Village of Silverton, Idaho. She was born November 6, 1952 in Wallace, Idaho; Jaylene was the daughter of Jay and Alma (Flatt) Bell.

Legals for August, 4 2020

Yola Mae (Richardson) Mayfield, 89 Yola Mae (Richardson) Mayfield, 89

Yola Mae (Richardson) Mayfield, 89, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away Aug. 1, 2020.

U.S. Senate race may give us our sports fix

In case you haven’t noticed … Baseball is back, but no telling for how long; the National Basketball Association is playing in this funny bubble in Florida; who knows what’s going to happen with football; and there’s golf, but no fans following the players.

Jail bookings: July 30-Aug. 2

THURSDAY, JULY 30

Death notice: Edith L. Smith

A Memorial Service for Edith L. Smith, formerly of Trout Creek/Osburn will be held on Saturday August 8, 2020 at 11:00 at Immanuel Lutheran Church at 1150 South Ave., Missoula, Mt. A gathering for family and friends will be held at Franklin Park in Missoula from 12 to 5. The service is limited to 50 with family given priority. The Service can be live streamed at https://inchurch.org/watchlive and click on Celebration of Life Services link.

High mercury levels found in CDA Basin fish

IDHW updates consumption advisory

James Lloyd Brush, 88

James Lloyd Brush, 88, formerly from the Kellogg area (Moon Gulch) but was currently living in West Richland WA, passed away at his home on July 23, 2020, surrounded by family.

Yola Mae (Richardson) Mayfield

Yola Mae (Richardson) Mayfield, 89, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away

US: Snake River dams will not be removed to save salmon

The U.S. government announced Friday that four huge dams on the Snake River in Washington state will not be removed to help endangered salmon migrate to the ocean.

Palaniuk comes from behind to win Bassmaster Elite event at Lake Champlain

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Turning in his best performance of the week, Brandon Palaniuk leveraged a blistering afternoon bite to sack up 21 pounds, 6 ounces and win the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Champlain with a four-day total of 80-1.