Friday, April 30
Silver Valley Community Market right around the corner
The Silver Valley Community Market will be making a triumphant return to the Kellogg City Park and vendors should start gearing up for the weekly party in the park.
North Idaho Now podcast Episode 26: Headlines from 4/28 thru 4/30
In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Madison Hardy go over the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Bonners Ferry Herald, and the Shoshone News-Press from April 28 to 30.
KSD to host meet and greet for sup candidates
The Kellogg School District will hold an open house on Monday evening that will act as meet and greet for their superintendent search finalists.
PHD offering mobile vaccine teams
PHD offering mobile vaccine teams
Despite $202M in revenue, Coeur Mining shares fall nearly 15%
Hecla says it will release first quarter financial results by May 6
Coeur Mining shares fall nearly 15%
BOCC approves Comp. Plan amendments
Wallace eyes similar changes
Duane Burl Hagadone, 88
Duane Burl Hagadone was born in Coeur d’Alene in 1932 to Burl and Beverly Hagadone.
Legals for April, 30 2021
Thursday, April 29
MHS meets their candidates
A special interview committee held private meetings with Stetson Spooner, Jackie Almquist, and George Fredric (Fred) Martin, the three of whom also appeared before the student body and members of the community for a special question and answer session.
Jail bookings: April 26-28
Damian Richard Kosanke, 26, of Osburn, Idaho was arrested for failing to appear. Kosanke has since been released.
Charlotte Ann Miller, 80
Charlotte went to be with her precious Lord on April 27, 2021; she passed away at the Schneidmiller House (Hospice House) of Coeur d’ Alene, due to heart failure. She was born September 11, 1940, to Frank and Ella Mae (Morrison) Hunt, in her grandfather Charles Hunt’s farm house in Kingston, Idaho.
Daniel William Walker, 68
Daniel William Walker, 68, of Smelterville, ID, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a godly man, passed away on April 23, 2021 in Smelterville. Daniel was born on August 19, 1952 in Everett, WA, a son of the late Lyle and Doris Pelton Walker.
Susan Jane Baker, 74
Beloved mother and grandmother, Susan Jane Baker, 74, of Wallace, Idaho, passed away April 25, 2021 at her home of Wallace. She was born June 7, 1946 in Anoka, Minnesota; Susan was the daughter of Wilson and Jane (Mottau) Latimer.
Beulah Faye Aldrich, 78
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, Beulah Faye Aldrich, 78, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away April 26, 2021 at the Mountain Valley Nursing Home of Kellogg, Idaho.
Tuesday, April 27
KSD drops mask requirement
The Kellogg School District unanimously voted to change the mask policy in their Back to School Plan from required to recommended during a special session on Tuesday night.
North Idaho Now podcast Episode 25: Headlines from 4/24 thru 4/27
In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Josh McDonald go over the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, and the Shoshone News-Press from April 24 to 27.
Hospital upgrades underway
Shoshone Medical Center is making some changes that will alter how folks go to and from their local facilities.
Little signs ‘Fetal Heartbeat Bill’ into law
The bill bans abortions after a baby’s heartbeat is detected, around five or six weeks after conception.
Brenda Rae Weske, 62
Brenda Rae Weske, 62, of Kingston, Idaho, passed away on April 23, 2021 at Providence Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, WA. Born 10/12/1958 to Ray and Donna Lampel, she was the oldest of four children
IDL to hold Arbor Day seedling giveaway
The local IDL crew has prepared for the event by stashing away Western White Pine (the Idaho State Tree) seedlings to be given away on a first come, first served basis.
Legals for April, 27 2021
Monday, April 26
KSD board calls special meeting over mask usage
The Kellogg School District may be making some changes to their back to school plan as it relates specifically to masks and facial coverings.
Fire destroys Burke Canyon home, auto-shop
Shoshone County Fire District No. 1 reports that their crews were alerted of an incident at 5420 Burke Canyon Rd. in Cornwall at approximately 9:18 p.m.
SCSO investigates Smelterville death
Shoshone County Sheriff Mike Gunderson explains that dispatch received a call at approximately 6:59 p.m. reporting a deceased individual just west of the old Sands Motel in Smelterville.
Defendant pleads guilty before jury trial
Bauer, who also has gone by the name Jessica Black, was arrested on July 23, 2020, on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to use.
Liberalism, a dirty word?
Every time I see or hear a republican complain about those "liberals" like it were a dirty word, I cringe, and think of the dictionary definition of liberal.
Jail bookings: April 22-25
Whitworth Tyshina Hotchcock, 23, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho was arrested for violating.
Silver Valley Sports Recap: April 19-25
Big week for local schools, including another medalist performance from Stephen Paul.
Death notice: Michael Edward Anderson, 75
ANDERSON, Michael Edward, 75, of Kellogg, died April 18, 2021, at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg.
Fulcher goes retro with congressional agenda
In Washington, Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher is playing “oldies, but goodies” with his latest series of legislative proposals, the greatest hits from the Republican Party over the last 40 years. He’s even added a nostalgic twist to the name, calling it the “drain the swamp” package, in honor of former President Trump.
Visionary developer Hagadone remembered
From his start in newspapers, Hagadone built a business empire.
Nona Jean Lawley, 90
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, Nona “Tomie” Jean Lawley, 90, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away April 22, 2021, at the Mountain Valley of Cascadia Nursing home in Kellogg.
Saturday, April 24
Duane Hagadone, founder of Hagadone Corp., dies at 88
Duane B. Hagadone, 88, died in his winter home in Palm Desert, Calif., family members confirmed
Friday, April 23
North Idaho Now podcast Episode 24: Headlines from 4/21 thru 4/23
In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Josh McDonald go over the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Bonners Ferry Herald, and the Shoshone News-Press from April 21 to 23.
KWAL radio tower comes down
A small crowd could be seen gathered around the old KWAL-AM 620 radio station in Osburn Thursday morning to not only watch the spectacle of work crews disassembling a 310 foot tall tower, but also pay their respects to a once great source of local entertainment.
Legals for April, 23 2021
Thursday, April 22
Kellogg Police Department Roll Call: April 14-21
Report of kids jumping the barrier (fence?) by the skate park and going into the waterway. Spoke with adults in the area as well as 1216 and nobody saw anything like that, kids in the area, yes. Jumping fence, no. Unfounded.
IPNF welcomes new Forest Supervisor
The USDA Forest Service recently announced the selection of Carl Petrick to become the Forest Supervisor for the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, headquartered in Coeur d’Alene.
Local schools reveal plans for graduation
The three local school districts in Shoshone County are entering the final stretch of their school years in what has been the most unprecedented school year anyone has ever seen.
Jail bookings: April 19-22
Annika Joan LaFournaise, 40, of Helena, Mont. was arrested for failing to appear. LaFournaise has since been released.
New attorney finds home in uptown Kellogg
Brice Frank, 26, grew up in Rathdrum before attending the University of Idaho, where his path wasn’t always focused on becoming a lawyer.
Mask decision to come next month for KSD
After the City of Kellogg decided to not renew their mask mandate moving forward, KSD patrons had hoped that the Kellogg School District Board of Trustees would make a decision similar to their neighbors at their recent school board meeting or call a special meeting to make a decision regarding the district’s mask and facial covering requirement.
Wednesday, April 21
Bernice White
Bernice White of Payette, Idaho, passed away March 29, 2021.
Mark Edgar Whitley, 59
Mark Edgar Whitley, 59, of Pinehurst Idaho left us peacefully on March 30th 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Thomas Andrew Bunde, 58
Thomas Andrew Bunde, 58, of Garden City, ID, died on Tuesday April 12, 2021. Tom was born in Wallace Idaho, on November 9, 1962, the son of Jerome and the late Anna Bunde.
Tuesday, April 20
North Idaho Now podcast Episode 23: Headlines from 4/17 thru 4/20
In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Josh McDonald go over the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, and the Shoshone News-Press from April 17 to 20.
Silver Valley Sports Recap: 4/12 - 4/18
Stephen Paul leads Wildcats in back to back matches, Kellogg Baseball gets a win, local track teams compete at Kellogg.
Wallace author to speak at Museum of North Idaho meeting
The history of Wallace and the Silver Valley will be in the spotlight when local author and historian Dr. Heather Branstetter speaks at The Museum of North Idaho's annual virtual meeting later this week.
Legals for April, 20 2021
Monday, April 19
Wildfires get out-of-control over weekend
Firefighters responded to a total of four different human-caused wildfires in the Silver Valley over the course of April 16 to 18.
Floridians arrested for marijuana trafficking
The Shoshone County Sheriff's Office reports that on April 18 at approximately 11:30 a.m., deputy Sam Rodier observed a vehicle on 5th Street fail to use their turn signal and commit a separate traffic violation.
Giddings represents the far-right
Representative Priscilla Giddings, District 7, has spent the legislative session blocking the budgets of Idaho Public Television, k-12 public schools, Idaho public universities, and a $6,000,000 grant for early childhood education.
April is Distracted Driving Awareness month
The Idaho State Police are joining dozens of other Idaho law enforcement agencies in a statewide effort to remind Idahoans of the dangers of distracted driving.
Jail bookings: April 15-18
Kristen Dawn McCormick, 33, of Kellogg, Idaho was arrested for battery on an officer.
Yvonne C. Conklin, 80
Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Yvonne C. Conklin, 80, of Kingston, Idaho, passed away April 15, 2021, at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg, Idaho. She was born Sept. 11, 1940, in Watson, Okla. Yvonne was the daughter of Cleatis and Edna (Johnson) Moyer.
Upgrades at Andrews
Kellogg High School’s Andrews Gymnasium is set to get some major upgrades in the coming months which will make the facility much more user friendly.
Terry Gene Skantel, 84
Terry Gene Skantel, 84, of Mullan, Idaho, passed away April 17, 2021, at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg, Idaho. He was born Dec. 24, 1936, in Mullan. Terry was the son of Joe and Mabel (McDonald) Skantel.
Final deadline for 2021 health insurance is April 30
Last chance for Idahoans to receive enhanced subsidies
LEADMAN 2021!
Local trio impresses with individual finishes.
McGeachin seeks end to leftist brainwashing
A lieutenant governor in Idaho has two basic constitutional functions – to preside over the Senate when the Legislature is in session and to serve as acting governor when the boss is out of state.
William 'Bill' Roland Sorenson, 90
William "Bill" Roland Sorenson, 90 years old, our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle passed away peacefully with family by his side on April 10, 2021. Bill was born on Jan. 27, 1931, in Midvale, Utah, to Ben and Alice Sorenson and was the oldest of three boys.
Roman Tanner Wilbur Bisaro, 19
On Tuesday, April 6, 2021, Roman Tanner Wilbur Bisaro, loving son and grandson, passed away at the age of 19.
Friday, April 16
North Idaho Now podcast Episode 22: Headlines from 4/14 thru 4/16
In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Keith Kinnaird go over the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Bonners Ferry Herald, and the Shoshone News-Press from April 14 to 16.
IPNF to conduct Shoshone controlled burns
The most populated area being tackled will be in the Two Mile Project Area, located just north of Osburn. Maddox explains that this will be a Type 1 burn due to its complexity.
Feds serve search warrant at Wardner home
At approximately 4 p.m., the home became ground zero for an investigation that involved mostly unmarked federal personnel serving a search warrant on behalf of the Idaho Attorney General’s Office.
Legals for April, 16 2021
Thursday, April 15
Kellogg doesn't renew mask law
Kellogg was the first city in the Idaho Panhandle to pass a mask mandate that has repercussions for not following it.
Jail bookings: April 12-14
den Tapia Duarte, 28, of Warden, Wash. was arrested for use or possession of a schedule II controlled substance, use or possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of less than three ounces of marijuana.
Wallace readies for 79th Lead Creek Derby
Due to the coronavirus that basically shut down the normally robust schedule of summertime celebrations in Wallace, the Gyro Club was forced to cancel last years event for the first time since 1942.
Kellogg Police Department Roll Call: April 7-14
K75 and K74 was dispatched to the Cameron Conoco for a fight in progress. Come to find out it was a shoplifting call that turned into a scuffle of sorts. A young man was not yet 21 yet decided that he wanted some Joose (this stuff makes Steel Reserve look like top shelf stuff) and he knew he could not buy said Joose because of his age. So Mr. Sticky Fingers decided that it was a good idea to stuff some in his pants. The store clerk did not agree with this option and tried to stop Mr. Sticky Fingers and the scuffle was on. Mr. Sticky Fingers left with citations and trespass orders, but no Joose.
Work set to begin at Canyon Creek Repository
Construction crews with the Coeur d’Alene Work Trust are ramping up to begin construction at the Canyon Complex Repository/Waste Consolidation Area.
MSD drops mask requirement
The Mullan School District Board of Trustees made the decision earlier this week to drop their district-wide mask mandate.
Tuesday, April 13
North Idaho Now podcast Episode 21: Headlines from 4/10 thru 4/13
In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Josh McDonald go over the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, and the Shoshone News-Press from April 10 to 13.
Sebastian Edward Baggiano II, 50
Sebastian Edward Baggiano II, 50, of Wallace, Idaho, died Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Born in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Oct. 11, 1970, he was the son of Anthony and Faye Stone Baggiano.
Silver Valley Sports Recap: April 5-11
Local teams compete well at Kootenai, Kellogg golf rolls at home.
Harvest Foods, Kohal Pharmacy team up
Wallace set to have first pharmacy in over 20 years
Local students tackle tough issues through art
Four local artists did the Silver Valley and their respective schools proud during the recent 30th Annual High School Art Exhibition at the University of Idaho’s College of Art & Architecture.
Logging operation addresses serious issue
Section of forest being logged to mitigate fungal infection.
Legals for April, 13 2021
Monday, April 12
Wallace Jr./Sr. High School 3rd quarter Honor Roll
The following is the Wallace Jr./Sr. High School Quarter 3 Honor Roll sorted by GPA, name, and graduating year.
Tired of liberal politics? Move to Idaho
Elsa Owsley, a Coeur d’Alene real estate agent, has a long list of selling points for prospective out-of-state buyers thinking about moving to the Gem State.
Blight ordinance?
A big thank you to the fire personnel...
Pinehurst Elementary School March students of the month
Congratulations to the Pinehurst Elementary School March students of the month!
Jail bookings: April 8-11
Chase Edward Stevenson, 22, of Wallace, Idaho was arrested for providing false information to law enforcement, use or possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, and possession of less than three ounces of marijuana. Stevenson has since been released.
Saturday, April 10
Convicted murderers granted parole
Pratt brothers served 32 years
Men who killed law officer in 1989 granted parole
Friday, April 9
North Idaho Now podcast Episode 20: Headlines from 4/7 thru 4/9
In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Madison Hardy go over the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Bonners Ferry Herald, and the Shoshone News-Press from April 7 to 9.
Legals for April, 9 2021
Thursday, April 8
KSD names finalists in sup search
It was just three years ago that the district went through this complex process before they confirmed Dr. Nancy Larsen as the person who would replace the then-retiring Woody Woodford.
After two years, welcome back Leadman!
Leadman is a thrilling, locally themed adventure triathlon that consists of skiing, biking, and running and utilizes the slopes of Silver Mountain and much of the surrounding area in Kellogg.
Be mindful of toxic exposures
Just a few simple measures can help outdoor enthusiasts stay safe while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of the Silver Valley.
North Idaho Now podcast Episode 19: Headlines from 4/3 thru 4/6
In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Josh McDonald go over the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, and the Shoshone News-Press from April 3 to 6.
Jail bookings: April 5-7
Damian Richard Kosanke, 26, of Osburn, Idaho was arrested for driving under the influence and concealing a weapon under the influence. Kosanke has since been released.
Kellogg Police Department Roll Call: March 31 - April 1
Responded to the 10 block of N. Division St. for a welfare check. Made contact with said individual and said individual requested transportation to a medical facility because he was hearing voices and was overly paranoid. Individual was later transported to SMC. On a side note, meth will do that to a fella sometimes.
Arthur Paul Roeh, 86
Arthur Paul Roeh, 86, of Pinehurst, Idaho, beloved father, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully March 24, 2021, at The Schneidmiller House (Hospice of North Idaho) in Hayden, Idaho. Arthur was born June 3, 1934, in Sioux City, Iowa, to the late Leonard and Lydia (Klingebiel) Roeh, the youngest of three children.
Weaser gets 30 years following sexual assault
Bench warrant issued for Brisbois
Among the cases heard were those of Adrian Brisbois and Zachariey Weaser, both of whom were scheduled to be sentenced this week.
Death notice: Burt Halley Minnick, 73
Burt Halley Minnick ,73, of Pinehurst, Idaho went home to be with Jesus on April 3, 2021
Death notice: Eleanor Jeanette Wohl, 100
of Pinehurst, ID, passed away on April 6, 2021 at her home. Eleanor was born on September 26, 1920 in Wabasso Township, MN and married to the late Charles Wohl, who passed away in 2000.
Wednesday, April 7
Kingston man succumbs to self-inflicted injuries
At approximately 5:16 p.m., the male succumbed to his injuries at Kootenai Health.
Joann M. Ross, 82
Joann M. Ross, 82, of Smelterville, Idaho, passed away April 3, 2021, at her home surrounded by her children, after a short battle with cancer. She was born March 10, 1939, to Everett Ralph and Violet Pearl (Monroe) Walker. Joann was raised in Gem of Burke Canyon, Wallace, Idaho; she was the 11th child out of 18. Joann attended and graduated from Wallace High School in 1957.
KHS superintendent addresses critical events
Yesterday there was a critical event involving two of our students at KHS.
Tuesday, April 6
Fee dodgers, beware
County Prosecutor, Clerk conduct outstanding balance audit
Legals for April, 6 2021
Monday, April 5
Sparks fly in Wallace van fire
Shoshone County Fire District No. 1 reports that on April 2 at approximately 7:44 p.m., fire crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 315 Cedar Street.
U of I sophomore Webb earns Top 10 award in National Hearst News Competition
Webb, a sophomore in the School of Journalism and Mass Media, was named among the top 10 finalists in the annual Hearst TV News Competition for his stories on the impact of COVID-19 shutdowns on schools and businesses in North Idaho’s Silver Valley.
UTV problems? Pegasus UTV has you covered
Tim Foust, is the owner and operator of Pegasus UTV in Osburn and he is looking forward to keeping local machines out of the shops and on the trails here in Shoshone County.
Smelterville man involved in US-95 crash
Idaho State Police reports that on April 3 at approximately 11:30 pm, Christopher J. Nusz, 50, was driving a 2016 GMC Sierra pickup truck southbound on US 95 near milepost 451 when the vehicle crossed over both lanes of traffic.
What of our Sheriff?
I do not write this to call out the Shoshone County Sheriff for any wrongdoing or to gripe about his performance.
Jail bookings: April 1-4
Damian Boyd Cornell, 20, of Kellogg, Idaho is on hold from Kootenai County.
Several SV athletes receive award nominations
Hailey Cheney and Luke Trogden headline Silver Valley nominees at North Idaho Athletic Hall of Fame High School Awards.
Risch says Senate filibuster should stay
It’s not often when Idaho Republican Sen. Jim Risch uses terms such as “great,” “outstanding” and “thoughtful” to describe speeches by Democrats.
Work begins near Smelterville bridge
The estimated two-week project will see crews remove roughly 2,300 cubic yards of contaminated material from around the summer recreational hotspot, which has become increasingly popular with booth swimmers and campers.
Rose Mary Holzer, 88
Rose Mary Holzer of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away March 30, 2021, in Spokane, Wash., at the age of 88. She was born Jan. 8, 1933, to Peter and Amelia Kiefer in Hague, N.D., where she grew up on the family farm, of which many stories were told over the years of life on the farm until she left home to make room for the younger siblings as their family grew.
Death notice: Daniel Warren Bair, 73
BAIR, Daniel Warren, 73, of Osburn, died March 23, 2021, at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg.
Friday, April 2
North Idaho Now podcast Episode 18: Headlines from 3/31 thru 4/2 and interview with Detective Brad Maskell
In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Rachel Sun go over the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Bonners Ferry Herald, and the Shoshone News-Press from March 31 to April 2.
Legals for April, 2 2021
Thursday, April 1
Hecla donates $100K to pool project
On Thursday evening, the Hecla Charitable Foundation presented a giant check (both literally and figuratively) to Wallace Mayor Lynn Mogensen and members of the Wallace City Council for $100,000 – which is to be put toward the project’s completion.
'It's probably a good thing that he is gone'
Detective reflects on Groene case following Duncan's death
Charles Wayne Curl, 68
Charles Wayne Curl, 68, of Wallace, Idaho, passed away March 30, 2021, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Charles was born on March 14, 1953, in Garden City, Kan., a son of the late Carl and Juanita Welch Curl. When Charles was only 5 months old, the family relocated to the Silver Valley for employment in the mines.
SMC once again in the top 100
Shoshone Medical Center has been named a 2020 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.
Kellogg Police Department Roll Call: March 24-31
If you were wondering, last week's Roll Call is somewhere on the Evergreen. Not my fault.
Mmm, Cookies
Local Girl Scout Troop 3065 is peddling their delicious wares all across Shoshone County from now until April 16, and they are looking for community support to hit their lofty goals.
Jail bookings: March 29-31
Jerilyn Michelle Huff, 51, of Wallace, Idaho was arrested for failing to appear (felony).
Paul James 'Jim' Furnish Sr., 84
Paul James "Jim" Furnish Sr., 84, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, passed away to be with his wife March 16, 2021. Jim was born in Kellogg, Idaho, Aug. 3, 1936, to Paul and Nellie Mayberry, and was adopted out three years later to Archie and Bertha Smith Furnish.
