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John Andrasko, 86

John Andrasko passed away September 27, 2021 at his Mullan, ID home at the age of 86. He was born in Wallace, ID on August 12, 1935 to John Andrasko, Sr. and Josephine (Gorshe) Andrasko.

Kellogg Police Department Roll Call: Sept. 22-29

Dispatched to a disturbance on the 500 block of S. Division St. Bachelor party at an Air B&B was being too loud while celebrating their friend's death...Sorry, I mean marriage. Verbal warning was given.

Closures lifted for Character Complex Fire

All closures associated with the Character Complex Fire on the Coeur d’Alene River have been lifted. Although work continues in and around the fire perimeter, fire managers confidently arrived at the decision to lift closures.

Jail bookings: Sept. 27-29

Jeffrey Fuller Crawford, 38, Kellogg, Idaho was arrested for obscene conduct.

Mitchell David Killebrew

Mitchell David Killebrew was born on January 1, 1957 to Claude and Winifred Killebrew at the Wardner Hospital in Kellogg, Idaho. He attended his school years at Pinehurst and Kellogg.

The duties of our County Clerk

As the Auditor Clerk of Shoshone County, the Clerk and her deputy clerks play a huge role in maintaining records of courts and financials.

Dennis F. Lininger, 48

With saddened hearts, Dennis Lininger, a man of kindness, faithfulness, compassion and a joy to everyone that knew him, went home to his savior, Jesus Christ on September 27, 2021. Even though Dennis had life-long health problems and lived in pain, he was always there to help anyone in need.

Jill Trina McCorkle, 61

Jill Trina McCorkle of Prichard, Idaho passed away September 17th at the young age of 61. Jill was born July 29, 1960 in Kellogg, Idaho, the daughter of Harley and Lois Knowles.

Andrews gets upgrades

It took a little longer than expected, but some serious remodels are now completed at Kellogg High School’s Andrews Gymnasium.

Rose Marie Storjohann, 82

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, Rose Marie Storjohann, 82, of Mullan, Idaho, passed away September 27, 2021 at the Schneidmiller Hospice House with her family by her side. She was born October 3, 1939 in Coeur d’ Alene ID. Rose was the daughter of Leonard and Loraine (House) Nickelby.

Marie Eva Pederson, 86

Marie Eva Pederson of Osburn, Idaho passed away September 22, 2021 at the Hospice House in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 69: Headlines from 9/25 thru 9/28

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 Sept. 25-28.

One injured in Murray mining accident

One miner was injured in the accident after a reported ground failure in the mine’s 833 North Stope; that miner has since been hospitalized and is in stable condition.

Legals for September, 28 2021

Missing Spokane man found alive in Shoshone wilderness

The Shoshone County Sheriff's Office reported that on Sept. 26 at approximately 1:17 p.m., dispatch received a call from an individual who had lost contact with a family member from Spokane while they were mushroom picking in the area east/northeast of Lake Elsie, just off Lake Elsie Trail-106.

North Idaho Rotary clubs help support pilot program for Heritage Health

Heritage Health issued blood pressure monitoring devices to 72 patients in the greater Rathdrum area and the Silver Valley this month.

Mullan Jr./Sr. High School Homecoming Royalty 2021

Allow us to introduce...

Ambulance district gets budget approved

During a special meeting on Thursday night the Shoshone Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously approved the proposed budget of the recently formed Shoshone County Ambulance Service District (SCASD).

Wallace Jr./Sr. High School Homecoming Royalty 2021

Allow us to introduce...

Kellogg YBL registration this week, not just for players either

The Kellogg Youth Basketball League is set to begin sign-ups this week for the coming season.

Jail bookings: Sept. 23-26

Nicholl Dawn Deblasio, 42, of Kellogg, Idaho was arrested for driving under the influence.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: Sept. 20-26

WHAT. A. WEEK.

Risch asks who’s muting the president

When the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee gets an opportunity to question the secretary of the state, you normally can prepare for a deep and mind-numbing conversation about global politics.

Patsy Ann Mitchell, 82

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Patsy Ann Mitchell, 82, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away September 15, 2021 at Shoshone Medical Center of Kellogg. She was born February 20, 1939 in Arkansas. Patsy was the daughter of Allen and Dena Daniels.

Glenn Marc Story, 64

Glenn Marc Story, 64, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away September 19, 2021 at the Kootenai Hospital of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born November 22, 1956 in City, State; Glenn was the son of Marcellus and Velda (Bell) Story.

Sylvia Marie (Lambert) Reynolds, 86

Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Sylvia Marie (Lambert) Reynolds, 86, of Spokane Valley, Washington (formerly of the Silver Valley) passed away September 20, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Society of Spokane Valley. She was born September 10, 1935 in Wallace, Idaho; Sylvia was the daughter of Roy and Bernita (Edwards) Lambert.

Mary 'Judy' J. Reid, 80

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter and sister, Mary “Judy” J. Reid, 80, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away September 22, 2021 at her home of Kellogg. She was born May 5, 1941 in Coeburn, Virginia; Judy was the daughter of Charles and Margie (Fogelman) Casteel.

Death notice: Lynn M. Hagman, 65

Lynn M. Hagman, 65, passed away September 22, 2021 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Lynn was born July 20, 1956 in Kellogg, Idaho to Austin and Jean (Lilly) Power.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 68: Headlines from 9/22 thru 9/24

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 Sept. 22-24.

Taft Tunnel Preservation Society receives Esto Perpetua award

On Aug. 23, TTPS Executive Director Dean Cooper traveled to Boise to accept one of 12 Esto Perpetua awards given out this year after the group was nominated for the honor by Jim See- a former award recipient himself.

Legals for September, 24 2021

Kellogg Police Department Roll Call: Sept. 15-22

Ran a couple coyotes out of town who were wondering around...looking for trouble, minus the anvil.

SMC does it again!

Kids Health Fair another huge success

This year the fair was scheduled to be back in-person after last year’s was called off due to the pandemic, but with positive cases beginning to increase, event organizers made the decision to hold the event in-person, but in a drive-thru style format – which also helped when the rain set in.

Jail bookings: Sept. 20-22

Quentin David Mendy, 19, of Kellogg, Idaho was arrested for bond revocation.

Sentencing date set for drunk driver

Sentencing has been scheduled for admitted drunk driver Wallace Eugene Pratt. Pratt, 69, was arrested in July this year on a charge of driving under the influence, the ninth time he has faced a DUI charge since 2002, both in Shoshone and Kootenai Counties.

Bringing Christmas back to Pinehurst

Planning is underway for the Pinehurst Christmas Festival and organizers are looking for volunteers.

Area schools report high absenteeism

School districts across the country are still battling the effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic, and while a return to remote learning is the last thing anyone wants – some regional schools are making that tough call.

NIC president terminated

In a 3-2 vote, the North Idaho College Board of Trustees voted to terminate college President Rick MacLennan’s contract without cause by the end of day Thursday, ending his five year term as the longest-serving president among Idaho’s community colleges.

Redistricting hearing draws heated public discussion

The Commission for Reapportionment is gathering public input from Idahoans this month. The commission stopped in Sandpoint for public advisory for redistricting lines.

DEQ releases mobile app providing real-time air quality information

The AIR Idaho app features air quality information relative to your location as well as an interactive real-time map that displays data from over 30 monitoring stations across the state.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 67: Headlines from 9/18 thru 9/21

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 Sept. 18-21.

Legals for September, 21 2021

Wallace home declared total loss after fire

Based on where the smoke was coming from, crews had a difficult time at first determining the point of ignition.

Idaho’s unemployment rate drops to 2.9% for August

Shoshone holds third highest rate

Gunfight at the N.Y. Corral

Fulcher has joined a host of House Republicans who, along with the New York Rifle and Pistol Association, are challenging the state’s restrictive licensing regulations.

Epizootic hemorrhagic disease detected in Panhandle region white-tailed deer

Fish and Game continues to ask for public to report dead or sick deer to (208) 769-1414

All evacuation orders lifted on Deceitful Fire

USFS issues final update

Jail bookings: Sept. 16-19

Christopher Lee Wilburn, 41, of Wallace, Idaho was arrested for obstructing or resisting an officer. Wilburn has since been released.

Clyde Campbell Bailey, 92

Clyde Campbell Bailey, 92, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away Sept. 15, 2021, at Mountain Valley of Cascadia in Kellogg, Idaho.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: Sept. 12-19

Mullan bests Wallace on the Gridiron, Lady Miners and Lady Wildcats go 2-0 during the week, Wallace swimmers set records.

No emergency levy for KSD

The Kellogg School Board of Trustees decided not to request emergency levy funds despite a surprising uptick in students across the district.

Respect isn't an illusion

Respecting one another was the flavor of the day for students at Pinehurst Elementary School last week during the school’s first assembly of the year.

Death notice: Kay B. Ross, 81

Kay B. Ross, 81, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away Sept. 15, 2021.

Dale Gene Stepro Sr., 66

Beloved husband, father, papa and brother, Dale Gene Stepro Sr. passed away Sept. 14, 2021, at the Schneidmiller Hospice House of North Idaho.

Patrick Terrence Kearney, 66

Patrick Terrence Kearney was born Nov. 27, 1954, the fifth of six children born to John and Rita Dwan Kearney.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 66: Headlines from 9/15 thru 9/17 and interview with Simon Miller

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 Sept. 15-17.

County approves new budget

The approved budget of $15,541,272 is $768,286 higher than the 2020/21 budget – an increase that BOCC said was due largely to a combination of wage increases and inflation.

Election season is here!

Candidates invited to be included in News-Press election edition

Construction work begins on I-90 dips

ITD, EPA disagree on cause

Mind the big cats!

Social media has been abuzz with reported sightings of mountain lions, particularly in the Nine Mile, Burke, and Woodland Park areas.

Free meals for KSD students

Kellogg School District Food Services Director Raymond Lee has announced that the KSD will be offering free lunches to all students residing in the district.

Legals for September, 17 2021

Austrian man dies in landslide

It is believed that the collapsed was caused by a removal of rock from the lower portion of the wall by the now deceased individual.

AMBER ALERT: Kidnapped Montana girl possibly sighted in Silver Valley

Dana is described as a Native American female that is 5'6", 130 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes, possibly wearing a striped, white shirt and blue jeans..

Kellogg Police Department Roll Call: Sept. 1-15

Citizen contact for a noise complaint. K78 was waved down by a citizen to tell him that a neighbor was really loud. K78 asked if the neighbor is currently being loud? The citizen said they were not loud tonight, but they have been loud in the past.... K78 told her to call when they are being loud. Thinking the glass of wine that the citizen was holding was not the first of the evening.

Don Haynes: A legend remembered

Beloved coach worked in both Wallace and Kellogg, led Wildcat Boys Basketball to last state championship in '64

“He’d open the doors to his home to many kids,” former Coeur d'Alene High player and current Viking boys basketball coach Jon Adams said. “I had Thanksgiving dinner at his house once. As a kid, I’d keep losing my winter coat, so he and his wife Shirley would go out and buy me one, or they’d find me one. He used basketball to give some purpose. In a lot of ways, for me personally, I can’t think of anyone that had more influence on me.”

Jail bookings: Sept. 13-15

Kyle Dwight Barnes, 29, of Spokane Valley, Wash. was arrested for failing to appear. Barnes has since been released.

Eugene William (Red) Collins, 83

Eugene William (Red) Collins died on September 8th, 2021, at his home in Spokane, WA. Gene or Red, as he was known to his friends, was 83, born May 18, 1938, to Ben and Virginia Collins in Odessa, Wisconsin. Ben and Virginia divorced when Gene was a young boy. He was raised by his stepdad Norman Tritt, after his mother remarried. Gene had six siblings from these two marriages, brothers Jerry, Larry, Norman Jr., Bob and Dick, and one sister Barbara. All predeceased Gene except Bob and Dick.

Fuel prices

Year-to-date fuel price data from page 11 of the September 16, 2021, Spokesman-Review demands public attention.

Dr. James Allen Robson, 74

Dr. James Allen Robson, 74, died on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born a Vandal in Moscow, on June 9, 1947, to Bob and Penny Robson, while his father was attending Law School at the University of Idaho.

Lawrence 'Larry' L. Oneslager, 80

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Lawrence “Larry” L. Oneslager, 80, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away September 14, 2021 at the Mountain Valley Of Cascadia of Kellogg. He was born September 25, 1940 in Coffeyville, Kansas; Larry was the son of Robert and Juanita (Marang) Oneslager.

SPORTS TAB: Tigers gearing up for pivotal season

This year, the co-operative of Mullan and St. Regis is looking to continue with their recent run of steady improvement. But to do that, head coach Stetson Spooner is going to have to get his guys ready for Idaho’s best.

Mullan Elementary going back to remote

Elementary students in the Mullan School District are headed back into remote learning this week after a rash of Covid-19 reportedly hit the school.

You are what is wrong with society

Mr. Ruggles. I live in Kingston. I am a nice loving person.

Tony Henry Harrah, 81

Tony Henry Harrah, 81, of Kellogg, ID, passed away on September 14, 2021 at Mountain Valley of Cascadia in Kellogg. Tony was born on November 23, 1939 in Miami, AZ, a son of the late Sterling Henry and Audrey Chapman Henry.

James (Jim) Patrick Hogan, 73

James (Jim) Patrick Hogan was born on March 16, 1948 in Los Angeles, California. He passed away on September 10, 2021 in Pinehurst, Idaho. He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Mary Hogan and his brothers Mike and Chuck Hogan.

Death notice: Kenny Morris, 55

Kenny Morris, 55, of Spirit Lake, Idaho, passed away on September 7, 2021 in Spokane, Washington. Kenny was born on October 12, 1965; the son of Floyd and Billie Morris.

Beverly Joan Frisbie, 83

Beverly Joan Frisbie was born on March, 05, 1938 in Topeka, Kansas. She passed at the age of 83 on August 26, 2021. Beverly is preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Larry Frisbie Sr.

Merlyn Jack Chaffin, 81

Merlyn Jack Chaffin, 81, of Smelterville, Idaho passed away September 12, 2021 at his home with family by his side. Merlyn was born December 18, 1939 in Missoula, Montana the son of Jack and Jaunita (Atwood) Chaffin.

Poul Mailand, 81

Poul Mailand, 81, of Osburn, ID, passed away on September 11, 2021 at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg. Poul was born on February 13, 1940 in Copenhagen, Denmark, a son of the late Poul Gerhard Mailand and Ingrid Nielsen Mailand.

SPORTS TAB: In it for the long haul

Jeff Smith has been coaching at KHS for nearly a decade, he’s taken countless individual athletes to the state meet, but his team is still looking for those elusive team championships.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 65: Headlines from 9/11 thru 9/14

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 Sept. 11-14.

ITD and ESHD to collect comment on bridges near Cataldo

ITD plans to replace the structures on I-90 over the Coeur d’Alene River near milepost 40 in 2024.

Climbing for a cause

SCFD No. 1 hosts 5th annual 9/11 event

Broken records

Hardware malfunction costs SCSO two years worth of records

It was recently discovered that a hardware failure led to the malfunction of two different hard drives that keep and store much of the records for the SCSO.

Wallace Chamber readies for rededication

Held at the probable exact location, a manhole cover at the junction of Sixth and Bank streets in Wallace, attendees are once again expected to fill the junction to see the elaborate ceremony.

SPORTS TAB: Highlight reel Wildcats ready for another year

The trial run was fun, but in head coach Dan Davidian’s second year at the helm of the Wildcat Football Team it’s time to get down to business.

Legals for September, 14 2021

Man arrested in Clark Fork resident's death

James “Jimmy” David Russell, 39, has been charged with first-degree murder.

Former longtime resident celebrates 100th birthday

Amelia Curnow came to the United States from Canada in 1923 settling with her parents and siblings in Wardner. She had two brothers, Bill and John Galloway, and two sisters, Dorothy Galloway, and Edith Curnow.

McGeachin: Those shots can kill you

If you received a COVID vaccine within the last 28 days, there’s a good chance that you will die soon. So, get your estate planning in order, your life insurance policy paid up and make a visit to your local funeral-home director for final arrangements.

Jessica Anne Miller, 44

Jessica Anne Miller, 44, of Athol, Idaho, formerly of the Silver Valley, passed away Sept. 9, 2021, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. She was born May 10, 1977, in Kellogg, Idaho. Jessica was the daughter of Jimmie Miller and Jackie Harris Arnold.

Jail bookings: Sept. 9-12

Brandon James Beck, 28, of Smelterville, Idaho was arrested for violating his probation.

Jeanette Bernice McBaine, 90

Jeanette Bernice McBaine, passed from this life into eternal life on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, surrounded by her family in Meridian, Idaho. She was born May 27, 1931, in Barton, N.D.

SPORTS TAB: The time is now for Lady Wildcats

The last three years have set the tone for what will be a pivotal year for the Kellogg Volleyball Team.

SPORTS TAB: Miner football back on track

Growing pains, lots and lots of growing pains. But all of that pain is about to pay off for the Miner Football Team.

SPORTS TAB: Into the deep end

With three returning school record holders, 2021 is the year of emphasizing personal achievement for Miners.

Staffer who accused representative of rape files tort claim against Idaho Legislature

Aaron von Ehlinger has now been charged on suspicion of rape

The Ada County Sheriff’s Office had von Ehlinger listed Friday as having an outstanding warrant for those two crimes and the warrant was issued Thursday

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 64: Headlines from 9/8 thru 9/10

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 Sept. 8-10.

Duffy chosen to lead PHD Board

On Thursday it was announced that Don Duffy was confirmed as the director of Panhandle Health District’s Board of Health during a special meeting of the board.

Clarity from BLM concerning Pine Creek Road region

Road ownership still in question, but feds clarify the surrounding areas.

The curious case of the West Fork of Pine Creek Road has taken another twist as the Bureau of Land Management offered up some answers containing vital information regarding the small section of road.

Class is in session

Classes have resumed for all three of the Silver Valley's local school districts.

SPORTS TAB: Lady Miners ready for the big time

The Lady Miners are gonna be fun to watch this year.

Museum of North Idaho wants to hear from Shoshone County

A large part of determining this new role is determining what the citizens of North Idaho want to see and find important in our history.

Time to pony up

County, districts pay out following Silver Mountain valuation agreement

Legals for September, 10 2021

Why would someone want to divide?

I also live in the Silver Valley and what I see are neighbors caring for and accepting others no matter what their personal decisions are.

Deceitful Wildfire update for Sept. 9

Wednesday’s unseasonably high temperatures and strong winds increased fire behavior near the Fancy and Bedrock Gulch area of Eagle, Idaho.

SPORTS TAB: Ready for that next step

They were so close last year, they could almost taste it. In a do or die match for the opportunity to qualify for the state tournament, the Mullan Tigers played well enough, but Clark Fork did just a little bit more.

Jail bookings: Sept. 6-8

David Alexander Samarand, 30, of San Diego, Cali. was arrested for eluding an officer, driving without privileges, and possession of a stolen vehicle.

Johnny Ray Mills, 67

Johnny Ray Mills, 67, passed away Aug. 30, 2021, at home in Thompson Falls, Mont. John was born in 1954 in Silverton and grew up in Kellogg, Idaho.

Joe Zubillaga

On Sept. 2, 2021, Joe Zubillaga finished his journey on Earth and entered into eternal rest in the loving arms of Jesus, his Lord and Savior.

Myrtle June Chapman, 89

Myrtle June Chapman, 89, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away Sept. 4, 2021, at Mountain Valley of Cascadia in Kellogg. Myrtle was born in Kooskia, Idaho, on July 7, 1932, to Fred Edward and Daphne Ellen (Dunham) Baldwin.

VIDEO: Slow-speed pursuit ends with one in custody

Nat Bush, owner of the side-by-side, explained to the News-Press that the vehicle was stolen around 5:15 p.m. from his mother’s property located roughly five miles north of Blue Creek Bay.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 63: Headlines from 9/4 thru 9/7

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 Sept. 4-7.

Health and Welfare activates Crisis Standards of Care in North Idaho

CSC is activated in the Panhandle Health District because of a severe shortage of staffing and available beds in the northern area of the state caused by a massive increase in patients with COVID-19 who require hospitalization.

Flea market draws quite the crowd

Thousands make their way to Wallace for 3-day rummage sale

The popular Under the Freeway Flea Market made its triumphant return to Wallace over the long weekend and it may have been one of the biggest ever.

Drunk driver pleads guilty at Law Day

Friday was Law Day in Shoshone County, and Judge Scott Wayman heard a number of local cases, including those of Wallace Pratt and Logan Silva.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: Aug. 30-Sept. 5

Kellogg Football looks scary, Wallace Volleyball gets big win in Silver Valley rivalry.

Project Uplift is back to clean-up Kellogg

We are working on a process to basically revitalize Uptown Kellogg and turn it from just a space into a really treasured place where folks really want to be, while also preserving our local culture and history at the same time,” she said.

Legals for September, 7 2021

Fuller center hosts annual Walk-A-Thon

We invite walkers, joggers, those with baby strollers and wheelchairs, folks with pets (there are pet prizes), etc.

It’s entirely subjective

Fred Scott recently did this making the mildly funny joke that I was a part of the GOP and that I have “solutions” to Covid.

Jail bookings: Sept. 2-5

Brandon David Portrey, 36, of Wallace, Idaho was arrested for driving under the influence, battery on an officer, and obstructing or resisting an officer.

Dying for your cause and self as God

I am a scholar of politics and without a doubt people that refuse to take the vaccine have changed from a political group to one that is some form of evil religion.

Keep the axes swinging

Locals compete in 53rd annual Paul Bunyan Days logging events Sunday

Their last name might as well be Bunyan. For Paul Sotin’s household, the logging competition is a family event. The Sotin family has been competing in the Paul Bunyan Days logging event since they came to St. Maries in 2006 and has been helping on the committee for the past decade.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 62: Headlines from 9/1 thru 9/3

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 Sept. 1-3.

Walmart supports local Christmas programs

Recently, Walmart in Smelterville showed their support for two of these programs when they presented checks to both the Shop-with-a-Cop program and the Wallace Christmas Fund.

The entire world, in every classroom

The Newspapers in Education golf tournament will be held Sept. 15 at the Idaho Club

Legals for September, 3 2021

Offroad group plans to submit validation forms

Gate placement in Pine Creek getting response from regional group

The dust hasn’t even remotely begun to settle as the wheels of process are beginning to turn concerning the stretch of road following the maintained end of West Fork Pine Creek Road.

I’m no Dr. but…

There are prophylaxis treatments, cheap and effective, along with certain vitamins that are helpful for the immune system and can curtail the vial load of Covid19.

Galena Mine moves into next phase

Americas Gold and Silver recently announced that they have completed Phase 1 of their drilling program at the Galena Complex as part of their ongoing Recapitalization Plan.

Martin 'Marty' Lopez, 78

Martin “Marty” Lopez, 78, of Kellogg, ID, passed away on August 29, 2021 at his home in Kellogg. Marty was born on August 20, 1943 in Azusa, CA, son of the late Ignacio and Esther Lopez.

Jail bookings: Aug. 30 - Sept. 1

Luana June Averill, 56, of Osburn, Idaho was arrested for use or possession of a schedule II controlled substance and use or possession of drug paraphernalia.

SHES receives fresh produce grant

Silver Hills Elementary School was recently awarded a near-$20,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will pay for the school to receive fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the 2021/22 school year.

Taryne Candance Adams

Our beloved sister, Tary, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Governor calls in reinforcements

National Guard returning, more medical personnel on the way

Little calls in help

Election season is here again

And here's what you need to know.