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Art for everyone

Mountain Valley of Cascadia hosted their first-ever art show earlier this month.

Shoshone County facing potential budget crisis

According to BOCC chairman David Dose, after weeks of reviewing proposals and feeling confident moving forward with approving their proposed $16.5 million county budget, it was brought to the attention of the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), that in its current state and with the proposed various revenue streams, the county would not have the funds to approve such a budget and that they needed to tighten their proposed budget by roughly $3 million.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: Aug. 18-27

High School Sports are back!

Where there’s no smoke, there’s still fire

New device ready to incinerate with minimal smoke in Shoshone County

Shoshone County has installed the first air curtain incinerator of its kind in the state

Home baby delivery a happy surprise for Silverton family

An emergency delivery required a baby to be delivered at home in Silverton

David Faulkner, 84

David Roger Faulkner died peacefully in his sleep on August 21, 2023, in Reno, Nevada, as a result of complications from Parkinson’s disease.

Ralph McKelvy, 95

Ralph Monroe McKelvy, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 95 on Friday, August 18, 2023.

Arthur E. Shafer, 72

A loving husband, father and grandfather, Arthur E. Shafer, 72, died on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho after a long battle with Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia.

OPINION: Don’t be fooled by low jobless rate

An unemployment rate of anything under 3 percent is like music to a politician’s ear, especially to those lucky enough to sit in the Oval Office or a governor’s chair. So, strike up the band with Happy Days are Here Again, and there will be no shortage of politicians lining up to take credit for a rate that’s in the range of 2.7 percent. Let’s celebrate with a statewide hoedown, and bring along some Tennessee cloggers to add to the flavor.

From Washington, to Ireland, to Wallace

The Tin Snug finds a home in the Silver Valley

The Tin Snug café/vinyl store finds a home in the Silver Valley

Road resurfacing scheduled in Kellogg

Road resurfacing scheduled in Kellogg

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail

KSD yet to respond to lawsuits

The Kellogg School District is facing two different lawsuits stemming from a highly publicized incident earlier this year after a student made a controversial statement during an assembly.

CULTURE CANCER: Is not Marxism

Brent Regan’s “common nonsense” goes too far with his conclusions that our liberal versus radical far-right “culture war” is a “Marxist revolution.” So much of his common sense is common imagination based on alternative facts. He states that we know for a fact that there were election irregularities in the previous election, when the “fact” is that over 60 court cases determined there were no significant election issues.

Fentanyl, stolen guns seized during Pinehurst raid

Earlier this week the Pinehurst Police Department (PPD) along with several other agencies successfully conducted two raids that led to the seizure of more than 400 doses of fentanyl.

Marty and Max: Discussing housing shortages and potential solutions

Estimates for housing supply shortage range from 4-6 million homes. Other data suggests that only 23% of listings were affordable to households earning a median income of $75k or lower.

Tigers in the park

Members of the Mullan/St. Regis Football Team took some time away from the gridiron to give back to their local community.

Dancing through the raindrops at the fair

Goats galore charmed visitors at the goat shed at the North Idaho State Fair

What makes a Molly Queen?

Funds raised for Molly B'Damn Days support community resources

Molly B'damn and Goldrush Days in Murray.

Fruitful festivities reign at Huckleberry Festival

Huckleberry snacks, live music, kids activities, vendors, and a 5K race made up event festivities at the Huckleberry Festival in Wallace.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Shoshone County arrests and jail bookings

Mental health fair this weekend

The Silver Valley CARES group is hosting a mental health fair this Saturday where they will be providing attendees with a little bit of everything as part of their quest to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health in rural Idaho.

Leadman gives back

When the annual Leadman Triathlon was established two decades ago, the goal was to create an event that brought people to the Silver Valley and gave local organizations an opportunity to volunteer in order to raise funds.

David Lee Guidry, 70

On August 9th, 2023, David Lee Guidry, our beloved husband, brother, father and grandfather, passed away after a short battle with cancer.

Joyce Mae Sciuchetti, 80

Joyce Mae (Gabel) Sciuchetti, 80, of Kellogg, ID, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away on August 12, 2023 at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg.

Delmer Duwayne Swan, 88

Delmer Duwayne Swan, 88, of Pinehurst, Idaho, beloved husband, father, grandfather great-grandfather, and friend to many, passed away at his Pinehurst home on August 11, 2023.

Molly B'Damn festivities unfold in Murray

Molly B'damn and Goldrush Days festivities unfold in Murray

Both hearings vacated in quadruple homicide case

Both the preliminary conference and preliminary hearing were vacated earlier this week in the case of the accused murderer Majorjon Kaylor.

Marty and Max: Mid-August market report

It’s mid-August and our team’s analysis is that since interest rates have remained at or above 7% for over two months, the data suggests that potential buyers are growing weary.

OPINION: GOP’s outrage is Trump’s gain

Idaho Republican Party Chairwoman Dorothy Moon is fired up, and for good reason. At least, that seems to be the consensus of the party’s faithful.

Lives of fallen officers remembered with tribute

Tribute to fallen officers in Shoshone County unveiled at county courthouse

Is there something in the air?

Tracking air quality: 'we have to be careful about what we’re breathing in'

Tracking air quality in Kootenai and Shoshone counties

Huckleberry Festival hosts 5K race, music, and family fun

The 38th Annual Huckleberry Festival gets underway this weekend in Wallace

Front Porch Conversations: Carol and Paul Roberts close out series

Carol and Paul Roberts closed out the final night of the Front Porch Conversations speaker series in Kellogg.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and jail bookings for Shoshone County

A peek inside the fire camp at Ridge Creek

Setting up the Ridge Creek incident command system took a lot of resources.

Walter John Dreher, 86

Walter (Wally) John Dreher, 86, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away on August 6, 2023, at Valley Vista Care Center in St. Maries, Idaho.

'Let's flash back to the '70s'

Silver Valley Chamber plans disco murder mystery

The Silver Valley Chamber is hosting a disco-themed Murder Mystery event on September 9

Bottoms Up!

A sell-out crowd makes Brewsfest 2023 a success.

1,200 people packed the tubing hill area of Silver Mountain this past Saturday for BrewsFest 2023 – as Shoshone County continued its streak of stellar summer events.

Memorial to honor fallen Shoshone County police officers

Dedication ceremony Thursday at courthouse

Fallen Shoshone County police officers to be honored with dedication ceremony

Shoshone County jail bookings

Shoshone County arrests and bookings

Fire halts operation at Lucky Friday

Authorities with Hecla Mining Company are investigating an underground fire at the Lucky Friday mine that broke out sometime in the late hours of Sunday night.

'Hope Reins' with horses

Nonprofit uses equines in therapy program

The Hope Reins Foundation is an equine-assisted psychotherapy program

Mitchell Adam Weingart, 32

Mitchell Adam Weingart, 32, of Cataldo, Idaho, went to be with our Lord in his sleep on July 31, 2023.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Shoshone County jail bookings

Marty and Max: Unintended Consequences

Some would say there are three categories of unintended consequences. The unexpected benefit, which is a positive but unplanned outcome, The unexpected drawback, in which we create a problem that is apart from the problem we wish to solve, And perverse results, wherein in trying to solve a problem, we actually make it worse.

Paris to serve 22 years for Smelterville murder

Admitted murderess Stephanie Paris will serve at least the next 22 years in prison following her sentencing earlier this week in Shoshone County. Paris was arrested in June of last year on charges of first-degree murder, failure to notify authorities of a death, and obstruction of justice.

OPINION: Dam breaching: A debate without an end

When I came to the Idaho Statesman as opinion page editor in 1999, it was suggested that I read a special section that the editorial department did on dam breaching. It was a gold-standard argument for saving salmon — the kind of effort that gets a Pulitzer Prize.

Shoshone County rethinking COLA decision

In the wake of a recent decision from the Shoshone Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to set the county employee 2023/24 cost of living adjustment at 1% in order to meet their budgetary needs – the board is now looking at figuring out a way to make up the difference for their employees.

Front Porch Conversations: Mike Pierce and Juli Zook

Mike Pierce and Juli Zook told tales of the Kellogg Winter Games and local watering holes during their shared Front Porch Conversation

Brewsfest 2023 this weekend

Along with the scenic views, there is just something different about enjoying a cold beer at 5,600 feet.

Thomas Hayman, 88

Thomas Arthur Hayman, 88, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Shoshone County jail bookings

Single-vehicle accident stops traffic on Sunday

An accident on eastbound I-90 stopped traffic for several hours on Sunday afternoon.

Shoshone County to lower pay increases for employees

Last week the Shoshone Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) elected to reduce the amount of the county’s cost of living adjustment (COLA) for their employees for the upcoming fiscal year.

Just the right amount of fun

Hosted by the Pinehurst/Kingston Lions Club, Pinehurst Days was three days of family fun in the not-so-hot sun, which helped keep people around and engaged.

Front Porch Conversations: ‘Hearing about the past does bring hope’

Kellogg Front Porch Conversations nears end of speaker lineup

New bulb rules illuminate path to a brighter future

Incandescent bulbs will no longer be sold except for specialty devices

Discover the Epitome of Luxury Living: Toll Brothers at Atlas Waterfront Model Grand Opening – Aug. 12

Toll Brothers, Inc., the nation's premier builder of luxury homes, invites you to the grand opening of its model home at Toll Brothers at Atlas Waterfront. Enjoy live music, refreshments and stunning river views while touring the model home. This prestigious riverfront community nestled within the Atlas Waterfront neighborhood in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho offers luxury four-bedroom townhomes with either a covered deck or a rooftop deck to capture the stunning river views.

Teresa Diaz-Sheeley, 91

Teresa Diaz Sheeley, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 29th after sharing memories, stories, and prayers with her four children.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Shoshone County jail bookings

Front Porch Conversation: Duane Little tackles family connection to mining wars of 1899

Duane Little speaks to family connection to mining wars of 1899

Marty and Max: Facetious real estate terms

An amusing translation of real estate's many buzzwords and catchphrases.

OPINION: Risch breaks with Trump on Ukraine

Don’t get Idaho Sen. Jim Risch started on Ukraine. On second thought, do. That is, if you want to see energy, passion and a dose of common sense. Risch, the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, turned a breakout session of the recent Aspen Security Forum into quite a show, and received some generous applause from global leaders in the audience.

Reward offered in Kellogg vandalism

The Kellogg Police Department is investigating the attempted break-in and vandalism of the brand new drinking fountain/water bottle fill station at the new Teeters Field concession stand.

Learning to lead with faith

Idaho Servant Adventures campers complete service projects in Shoshone County

Kellogg Middle School is getting a fresh coat of paint and it’s all thanks to some plucky teenage campers visiting the area through Idaho Servant Adventures.

Georgie Oaks opens at Sixth Street Theater

"Perils on the Georgie Oaks, or, Every Dog Has Its Day" was originally written and directed by Pat Grounds – Grounds was instrumental in the founding of the Sixth Street Theater and Melodrama.

Fireman's Fun Fest competition heats up in Mullan

Fireman's Fun Fest competitions heat up in Mullan

Bunker Hill reopening remains on track

At the local level, the reopening of the mine would be an economic stimulator for a historically economically depressed area – which began its decline with the mine’s closing in the 1980s.

Pinehurst Days this weekend

Pinehurst Days has more than a half-century’s worth of history to lean into, but this year they decided that along with celebrating their small bedroom community, they would honor a number of the people who played a part in the weaving of that community’s fabric.

SilverHoops, gold standard

This being the 30th anniversary of the event, it was only right that it took the mantle of the biggest event in its history. This year, 181 teams, 710 players, and more than 3,000 spectators made their way through the courts at Teeters Field – during an event that many folks called “the perfect basketball weekend.”

Mullan Route 66 Car Show fuels fondness for classic cars

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Mullan Route 66 Car Show fuels fondness for classic cars

Shoshone County jail bookings

Shoshone County jail bookings