Ellington

Thanks for your comment, Frank!

My friend Frank Frutchey's letter to the Shoshone News-Press, relating the story of a case not unlike the Rossi murder in Wyoming 65 years ago, has a parallel in my book.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 43: Headlines from 6/26 thru 6/29

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, and the Shoshone News-Press from June 26-29.

Sup's Corner

Being Kellogg School District’s Superintendent was never something I had thought about doing as an educator.

SCSO monitoring heat related calls

The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office is aware of the dangers posed by the current heat wave and is proactively taking steps to ensure the safety of the community.

Fire danger raised to High

Any current permits no longer offered will be allowed to expire based on the expiration date you received when you obtained the permit.

Legals for June, 29 2021

BCSO seeks shooting suspect

Arthur Neal Leen of Priest River was shot after an unknown male asked to use the family's phone

Operation Safe Streets yields fentanyl seizures, felony arrests

"I am very proud of the work from the men and women in Kootenai County Law Enforcement," Sheriff Norris said. “I'm very pleased with the operation.”

John 'Bud' Lawrence Travis, 80

John “Bud” Lawrence Travis, 80, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away June 26, 2021 at his home in Osburn. He was born May 21, 1941 in Buckeye Lake, Ohio; Bud was the son of John and Gladys (Webb) Travis.

Avista asks customers to conserve electricity during extreme heat

As the temperatures rise to peak highs for this time of year, electricity usage has increased significantly across the region. The unprecedented and sustained extreme high temperatures are putting a strain on the electric system that serves customers.

The Rossi Murder: Sounds like an intriguing read!

I wish my friend Ron the best of luck with his new book “The Rossi Murder and the Unwritten Law in 1916 Wallace, Idaho.” Sounds like an intriguing read! I plan to buy a copy.

One dead in vehicle vs. sign collision

Alcohol believed to be a factor

EPA, Trust to continue work on county's east end

The work is being completed under the supervision of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the CDA Work Trust.

RV park gets P&Z stamp of approval

Earlier this month the Shoshone County Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing stemming from a recent application to allow a recreational vehicle park in the Woodland Park area of Burke Canyon.

John and Irma Pickard celebrate 60th Anniversary

John C. Pickard and Irma Beare Pickard of Cataldo, Idaho will celebrate 60 years of marriage on June 30.

Giddings drops by

Priscilla Giddings made a pair of campaign stops in the Silver Valley on Sunday in her pursuit of Idaho’s Lieutenant Governor seat in 2022.

Silver Valley scholars make NIC 2021 Spring Dean's List

North Idaho College recently announced its Dean’s List for spring semester 2021. Students eligible for the NIC Dean’s List must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits and obtain a grade point average of 3.75 or above.

Kudos

I want to thank Fr. Jerome, Debi Mikesell, the C. D. Of America who made all of this possible without any stress on my part. They all took care of everything.

Bedke seeks political career change

House Speaker Scott Bedke of Oakley, a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, easily checks off the boxes for that office.

Jail bookings: June 24-27

Earl Edward Jones, 43, of Smelterville, Idaho was arrested for violating his probation.

KCSO to host Community Fire Preparedness Meeting

As we are all aware of, temperatures have been unseasonably hot, we are experiencing drought like conditions, and have many more visitors than usual. All of these factors have increased the volume and nature of fires in our community. Due to these factors, we would like to invite the citizens of Kootenai County to participate in this event.

Weed Warriors Spray Day notice

Event cancelled

How highs the temperature, Mama?

It's 94 degrees and rising

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 42: Headlines from 6/23 thru 6/25

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 June 23-25.

Proposed KCSD treatment facility needs a home

Since 1979 the district has utilized the South Fork Coeur d’Alene River Sewer District (SFSD) treatment facility to treat and discharge their water, but some new developments at SFSD have made them reconsider their relationship.

Sign up for Silver Hoops!

One of the Silver Valley’s signature summer events is making its grand return next month when Silver Hoops 3-on-3 comes back after its covid-forced pause.

Let's get you working!

Silver Valley Chamber, News-Press host job fair

IDL firefighters battle Little Pine Fire

Firefighters mapped the Little Pine Fire early Thursday morning, coming in at 175-acres, it is the first fire of significance this year.

Little Pine Fire now 25 percent contained

The Little Pine Fire burning seven miles north of Priest River is now 25% contained, according to a press release from the Idaho Department of Lands this morning.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 43: Headlines from 6/26 thru 6/29

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, and the Shoshone News-Press from June 26-29.

Legals for June, 25 2021

Community Market kicks off

The Silver Valley Community Market made its grand return on Thursday night to much fanfare and community engagement and event organizers are eager to see how much it grows throughout the season.

Moose shot, killed after charging camper

The moose died after being shot by the camper in self-defense.

Death notice: DeAnn Marie Melius, 51

MELIUS, DeAnn Marie, 51, of Billings, Mont., and formerly of the Silver Valley, died March 14, 2021, in Billings.

MaryAnn Elizabeth Farrell, 87

MaryAnn Elizabeth Farrell, 87 of Silverton, Idaho, died on June 12, 2021 in Puyallup, Washington.

Art and Barb Anderson celebrate 55th anniversary

Art and Barb Anderson were married in Mt. Home, Idaho on June 25, 1966.

Jail bookings: June 21-23

Corey Dean Galford, 52, of Wallace, Idaho was arrested for failing to appear.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 41: Headlines from 6/19 thru 6/22

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 June 19 to 22.

Keep your eye on the ball

Depot Days, Lead Creek Derby draws a crowd

Hundreds of riders show up for Stix & Stones

Trystan Hart and Kylee Sweeten took first place in the Pro Men’s and Pro Women’s categories in what was an action-packed hard enduro dirt bike race at the Stix & Stones Silver Mountain Xtreme Challenge this last weekend.

The Depot gets a new director

The Northern Pacific Depot Foundation announced Monday that Jordan Thomas has been appointed to the position to replace the outgoing Hillman.

Legals for June, 22 2021

March for Jesus kudos

The March for Jesus on May 22nd was colorful, fun, and full of smiling faces on young and old.

Shoshone unemployment rate highest in state at 6.2%

Idaho’s May rate drops to 3%

Risch influence goes in different direction

Sen. Jim Risch’s political life was much more fun with Donald Trump as president and Republicans had control of the Senate. But perhaps there is something liberating with President Biden in the White House.

Jail bookings: June 17-20

Oleg Ermolin, 46, of Vancouver, Wash. was arrested for failing to appear

Robert Kenneth Johnson, 74

Robert “Bob” Johnson, 74, of Smelterville, Idaho, passed away June 4, 2021, at Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born April 5, 1947, in Wallace, Idaho. Bob was the son of Kenneth and Maxine (Wallander) Johnson.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 40: Headlines from 6/16 thru 6/18

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 June 16-18.

Book review: The Rossi Murder

Murder, justice and the unwritten law in Wallace

From the 1910 fire to being declared the Center of the Universe, many notable events have occurred in Wallace throughout the years. One of the more memorable events in the town’s history began on June 30, 1916 when Herman J. Rossi shot Clarence Dahlquist in the lobby of the Samuel’s Hotel.

PES student receives $5,000 scholarship

PES Principal Mike Groves announced at the June 9 assembly that 5th grader Dallas Ross was awarded a $5,000 Children of Warriors Scholarship for an essay that he submitted to the organization.

Legals for June, 18 2021

Kellogg Police Department Roll Call: June 9-16

Assist the Fireman with a cat stuck in a storm drain. Come to find out the cat was not stuck, it was just being...well... a cat and not coming out. The cat was free to leave at any time.

Suspected Kellogg animal hoarder identified

Adoption applications pour in

Death notice: Evelyn Sue Moore, 80

Evelyn Sue Moore, 80, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away June 15, 2021 at Mountain Valley of Cascadia of Kellogg. She was born September 4, 1940 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Pinehurst Elementary School May Students of the Month

Congratulations!

Jail bookings: June 14-16

Shane Justin Butler, 34, of Osburn, Idaho was arrested for an outstanding warrant. Butler has since been released.

Harley 'John' Hattenburg, 91

Harley “John” (Johnny) Hattenburg, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, of Prichard, Idaho, passed away June 10, 2021, at the age of 91, having lived a long and full life and surrounded in love at the end by his wife and family. He was born to Chester and Velma Hattenburg on Nov. 4, 1929, in Twin Lakes, Idaho.

Officials say it's time for nonresidents to pay

Parks, waterways awash in out-of-staters

Fee increases topic of discussion as outdoor recreation sites see influx of out-of-state visitors

Kellogg High School 2021 Spring Semester honor roll

he following are the students who made the Kellogg High School Spring Semester Honor Roll

85 abandoned dogs freed from Kellogg hoarder's home

The rescue has become Kootenai Humane Society’s largest ever batch of dogs received at one time- all of which are currently available for adoption.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 39: Headlines from 6/12 thru 6/15

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 June 12 to 15.

Dale G. Ketola, 65

Dale G. Ketola, 65, was called home and brassed out for the last time on June 9, 2021. He was born on Dec. 22, 1955, to Kenneth W. Ketola and Joyce A. Ketola (Lancour) of Gwinn, Mich., and graduated from Ishpeming High School, Class of 1974, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Enduro Cup continues to grow at Silver Mountain

The fifth annual North American Enduro Cup made its grand return to Silver Mountain after being canceled in 2020 and you could tell that the riders were eager to get back onto Silver’s fantastic trail system.

KSD celebrates unusual year with awards picnic

he Kellogg School District celebrated their teachers and staff late last month at their annual All-Staff Picnic.

Wallace Pool accepts bid for repair work

On Wednesday evening the Wallace City Council accepted a bid from contractor S&L Underground to repair the pool.

The ‘best’ coaches ever …

When I was reading Paul Young’s obituary recently, there was mention that some who played for Paul in the Wallace Little League viewed him as the best coach they ever had.

Legals for June, 15 2021

SCSO arrests thieves, recovers stolen property

Shoshone County Sheriff's Office Cpt. Jeff Lee reports that on June 12, deputies and a U.S. Forest Service officer arrested James Spencer, 50, of Coeur d'Alene and Sandra Latimer, 56, of Kellogg for charges relating to the thefts of a 2020 Salem Cruise camper, a Ford Ranger pick-up truck, a black toolbox, and various other items.

Expensive space fetish

Jeff Bezos is going into space, and opened the extra seat in his Blue Origin spacecraft to bids.

No soup for you!

SCFD No. 1 responds to burning trailer

Idaho DMV fees increasing following approval of HB 161

House bill 161, which was passed and signed by the Governor, goes into effect July 1st.

Scammers target Idahoans with fake unemployment text messages

Individual personal information has been compromised, hacked or breached by fraudsters in a large-scale nationwide scam involving phony texts about unemployment insurance.

Wallace Jr./Sr. High School 2nd semester Honor Roll

Story: Link Italics Bold Bulleted list Numbered list Block quote Heading Create inline: ---- The following is the Wallace Jr./Sr. High School 2020-2021 Semester 2 Honor Roll sorted by GPA, name, and graduating year: 4.00 or better •Graduation Year 2021 Carter Bailey William Farkas DaceyLee Hayman Hayden Hogamier Janae Walcker •Graduation Year 2022 Jaden House Elli Welch •Graduation Year 2023 Caitlin Garitone •Graduation Year 2024 Benjamin Renborg •Graduation Year 2025 none •Graduation Year 2026 Aubrey Birdsell 3.50-3.99 •Graduation Year 2021 Chloe Cielke Connor Denson Megan O'Connell Grace Richardson Kody Richardson •Graduation Year 2022 Heaven Edwards Luke Hull Jaidyn Johnson Melody Moreno McKelvy Specht Kiya Taylor Jadyn Zelinka •Graduation Year 2023 Lacey Dye 10th Kynadee Gilmore Aydin Hasz 10th Bradlee Tesky •Graduation Year 2024 Menna Evans Tia Hendricks Michael Jones Iliana Lewis Britany Phillips Bradley Stutzke Aizlynn Vider •Graduation Year 2025 Kayla Hasz Bethany Phillips •Graduation Year 2026 Avi Boson 3.0 to 3.49 •Graduation Year 2021 Tamra Ayers Brendan Cameron Hunter Edwards Alex Field Cora Frank Colton Pentland Taylor Tichenor •Graduation Year 2022 Teagen Goldade Chelsy Heiser Brenden Hines Grace Hunter Vincent Schmidt Riley Valley •Graduation Year 2023 Ashton Flood Parker Goldade Keirstin Hurd Jersey Wuolle •Graduation Year 2024 Jadyn Gibson Austyn Heacock Danika Johnston Exzavier Monopoli Heaven Purcell-Striker Tristan Reed Elliott Schmidt Katie Sjogren Maddison White •Graduation Year of 2025 Hunter Bennett Julian Davis Evan Ellison Jordan Guardipee Tia Walters •Graduation Year of 2026 Ava Cragun Olivia Hayes Megan Hull Alexis Ladke Kylee Phillips John Scott The following is the Wallace Jr./Sr. High School 2020-2021 Semester 2 Honor Roll sorted by GPA, name, and graduating year

Shoshone County Weed Warriors host free spray day

The spray day is made possible with the help of dedicated community volunteers and have been a huge success in past years.

Silver Valley scholars make U of I 2021 Spring Semester Dean’s List

The University of Idaho is pleased to make available the 2021 Spring Dean’s List.

Jail bookings: June 10-13

Jamie Lawrence Burgess, 56, of Wallace, Idaho was arrested for driving under the influence.

State snafu delays initiative drive

The grassroots citizens group learned early Friday that the Idaho Secretary of State's office had neglected to give the group a required financial impact statement.

Wallace Chamber celebrates their finest

The Wallace Chamber of Commerce handed out some special recognitions as they celebrated their People of the Year.

KHS Band puts on concert to remember

Kellogg High School’s Concert and Jazz Bands put on a show last week that won’t soon be forgotten.

Partisanship puts up roadblock to progress

During his heyday as governor, Cecil Andrus – a Democrat – had an uncanny way of appealing to even the most partisan of Republicans.

Canyon Elementary's new well pays off

Arsenic levels lower in new water source

Rowe gets prison time at Law Day

Pedophile denied reduced sentence

Reclaim Idaho pushes ballot initiative to increase K-12 funding

The Idaho secretary of state has approved a signature collecting campaign for a ballot initiative that aims to increase K-12 funding by over $200 million

Legals for June, 11 2021

Idaho Forests managed best through collaboration

Red tape, environmental hurdles often stymied timber harvests a decade ago, but collaborations have led to uptick

Kellogg Police Department Roll Call: June 2-6

Dispatched to a person ran over with a car. Technically, I guess that was what happened. Someone's foot was runover as the person pulled away. Cleared report taken

Jail bookings: June 7-19

Nicholaus John Hirsch, 27, of Mullan, Idaho was arrested for driving under the influence and possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute.

Johnny Neil Rowe, 62

Johnny Neil Rowe, 62, a lifelong resident of the Silver Valley, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021. He was born in Wallace, Idaho, Jan. 22, 1959, to Earl Thomas Rowe and Joann (Walker) Ross.

Terrence 'Terry' O’Neill, 84

Terry O’Neill, 84 years young, of La Quinta, Calif., passed on March 14, 2021. Born in Kellogg, Idaho, to Joe and Nina O’Neill. Graduated from Kellogg High School and joined the U.S. Air Force. Terry enjoyed life to the fullest and made friends along the way.

William Nick Dire, M.D., 88

Beloved father, grandfather, doctor and friend, William Nick Dire, M.D., 88, of Wallace, Idaho, passed away Jan. 18, 2021, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born Sept. 19, 1932, in Wallace. William was the son of John and Mary Josephine (Santa Marco) Dire.

Wilfred 'Bill' Delmar DuPuis, 79

Wilfred “Bill” Delmar DuPuis, 79, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021, at his home in Pinehurst. Bill was born on Aug. 28, 1941, in Wardner, Idaho, a son of the late Elmer DuPuis and Ruby Josephine Hedges.

Planning and Zoning issues formal complaint to Owen Benjamin

Boundary County Planning and Zoning issued a formal complaint to Owen Benjamin last week, detailing potential land use violations for his Moyie River property.

Marie Visintainer, 90

Marie Antoinette (Malutta) Visintainer, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, 90, of Silverton, Idaho, passed away Friday, June 6, 2021, at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg, Idaho. Marie was born on Jan. 18, 1931, in Wallace, Idaho, a daughter of the late Max Malutta and Gilda Riccaro Malutta.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 37: Headlines from 6/5 thru 6/8 and interview with PHD Program Manager Mary Rehnborg and IDEQ Remediation Manager Andy Helkey

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 June 5 to 8 (special cold open appearance by Lola the Bulldog).

BOCC to address Burke neighborhood complaint

After a recent site visit and then a few days to discuss the matter amongst themselves, the Shoshone Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) took the first steps in rectifying some recent complaints from a local resident.

Competitors hang ten at Silver Mountain

This past weekend Silver Mountain Resort’s Silver Rapids Indoor Waterpark utilized their FlowRider attraction and hosted the Flow Tour.

SCFD No. 2 gets a little more room with new Pinehurst station

SCFD No. 2 Chief Mark Aamodt explains that this new location/building is a substantial improvement over the previous one, located just down the road at 10 N Main Street.

Kellogg Pool to open this weekend

All signs say that it’s going to be fun in the sun this weekend at the Kellogg Public Swimming Pool.

Idaho expected to see more drought, but Panhandle fares better than most

Experts are predicting intense and persistent drought conditions in Idaho this summer, according to reports by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Legals for June, 8 2021

SCSO seeks info on stolen camper

SCSO Cpt. Jeff Lee states that a 2020 Salem Cruise 33ft camper with no plates (brand new) was stolen from the Eagle Creek & Prichard Creek Road area between the dates of May 31 and June 6.

Jail bookings: June 3-6

Deborah Anne Miller, 42, of Wallace, Idaho was arrested for revocation of bond (felony).

Death notice: Marie A. Visintainer, 90

Marie A. Visintainer, 90, of Silverton, ID, passed away on June 6, 2021 at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 11, 11:00 AM at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Wallace.

Fire Danger moves to Moderate

Small permitted burn types, including residential yard waste, are still allowed but as our conditions are changing quickly we ask the residents to please be extra vigilant and always monitor your small pile until it is dead out.

Who are these people? Where did they come from?

When did they decide to take advantage of our friendly accepting nature to exploit and take over and politically control where we were born and live, our beautiful North Idaho?

Osburn native completes successful naval tour as CMC

Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Miami is a recruiting command headquartered in Sunrise, Fl. Their mission is to recruit qualified male and female applicants into all current Navy programs as officer and enlisted personnel.

McGeachin has critics where she wants them

If you are just tuning in, she issued an executive order prohibiting governmental mask mandates in Idaho while Gov. Brad Little was out of the state, attending a Republican governor’s conference. What’s worse, she took the action without bothering to tell Little of her actions before his plane lifted off.

New Emergency Broadband Benefit Program could assist nearly one-third of Idahoans

The $3.2 billion EBB Program launched May 12, 2021, for temporary financial assistance to households across the country.

Ruthie Johnson

With deep sorrow and yet tremendous love and respect, our family announces the passing of Ruthie Johnson on May 12, 2021, at Hospice House of North Idaho in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

BOCC: Respect the dumpsters

You know summer in Shoshone County has officially kicked off when suddenly your social media feeds are packed full of photos of overflowing dumpsters along the North Fork.

Seniors see some serious scholarship scratch

While the freedom that comes with graduating high school is surely what these students are most likely looking forward to, embracing that freedom with a little extra coin certainly doesn’t hurt either.

Idaho Supreme Court to hear lawsuit over new initiative requirements

The hearing is scheduled for June 29 at 10 a.m., will take place on Zoom and will be accessible to the public via livestream.

Legals for June, 4 2021

Ride the Wall

The ride has always been, and still is, a fund raiser for the Silver Valley Fuller Center for Housing in the Silver Valley.

Old Glory returns to piney pinnacle

She's back, flying her patriotic colors high above the Idaho Panhandle National Forest.

Kellogg Police Department Roll Call: May 26-June 2

Took the new guy up to Wallace to get his I.D. and key for the SO. Yes, we have a new guy and I guess we will just call him new guy for now. Don’t let the tattoo’s scare you, he is pretty laid back and should be a good fit for KPD. If you see him out and about with K74, please give him at least a two fingered wave (one finger and a thumb does not count as two fingers).

Jail bookings: May 27 to June 2

Peter Anthony Clinton, 53, of Kingston, Idaho was arrested for use or possession of a schedule II controlled substance and use or possession of drug paraphernalia.

Proposed RV park to get second hearing

The Shoshone County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing concerning an application for a Recreational Vehicle Park in the Woodland Park area of Burke Canyon.

Beth Williams, 86

Beloved mother, grandmother and sister, Beth Williams, 86, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away May 27, 2021 at the Mountain Valley of Cascadia of Kellogg. She was born July 16, 1934 in Kellogg; Beth was the daughter of Albert and Mary (Grenfell) Derbyshire.

Death notice: McDonald, Mark (Age 72 years)

McDonald, Mark (Age 72 years) Passed away 05/29/2021 in Spokane, WA.

Neil Roy Philp, 57

Neil Roy Philp, 57, of Wallace, Idaho passed away on May 26, 2021 in Patterson, New Jersey. He was born on July 18, 1963 to William and Esther (Mohr) Philp in Wallace, Idaho where he was raised to graduate from WHS in 1981.

Norman Joseph Knott Jr., 71

Norman Joseph Knott, Jr. passed away tragically on April 17, 2021, in Newport News, Virginia just one month away from his 72nd birthday. Norman was born on May 18, 1949, to Rosie and Norm Knott, Sr. in Kellogg, Idaho at the Wardner Hospital. Norman was the oldest of 5 children, Gary, Larry, Shelley, and Don.

Laura Carli (Roletto) Joki

Laura Carli (Roletto) Joki of Boise, a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and educator is now at peace after a three year battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).

Frank J. Breidt, 84

Frank J. Breidt, loving husband, father, grandfather, passed away at the age of 84

Jere Don Chastain, 75

Jere Don Chastain, 75, of Pine Creek, Idaho, passed away June 1, 2021 at Kootenai Health of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. He was born June 20, 1945 in Eugene, Oregon; Jere was the son of Cecil and Maymie (Eastman) Chastain.

Jearl Juanita (Stewart) Wood, 97

Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, and sister, Jearl Juanita Wood, went to be with the Lord and to join her beloved husband, Art, on May 22, 2021 at the Hospice House in Hayden.

April Joy Jones, 43

Beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend, April Joy Jones, 43, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away May 25, 2021 at the Kootenai Hospital of Coeur d’Alene. She was born April 26, 1978 in Murray Utah; April was the daughter of Ted Hermansen and Sue Folker. At a young age April moved to the Silver Valley with her family. Over the years she lived in Montana but always considered the Silver Valley home.

Second arrest made after fatal Memorial Day shooting

A second suspect is in custody after a fatal Memorial Day shooting.

Arrests made in Pinehurst burglary spree

The Pinehurst Police Department tells the News-Press that an investigation, and the subsequent filing of criminal charges, occurred after the Pinehurst Library made a Faceboook posts on June 1 that called out multiple youths that were smoking behind the Pinehurst Library on Memorial Day.

Judge grants city, Festival summary judgment

“We are currently finalizing the permit with the Festival at Sandpoint for this year’s concert series,” Mayor Shelby Rognstad said. “The Festival is an event our community and visitors look forward to each and every year and it is an important economic driver for our community.”

Judge rules in favor of city, Festival in gun ban lawsuit

The lawsuit was the second filed over the Festival’s ban on firearms possession at its 2019 Festival.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 35: Headlines from 5/29 thru 6/1

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 May 29 to June 1.

Legals for June, 1 2021