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Snow storm hits Shoshone

Three weeks ago, the famed groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicted that six more weeks of winter are ahead of us, which was proven this past weekend in our neck of the woods.

KHS art students develop logos for local organization

The Friends of the River Coalition (FORC) have undergone a rebrand. Earlier in the school year, FORC founder and president Dawn Wiksten and vice president Rob Archer approached Kellogg High School art teacher Rachel Krusemark about developing a new logo for the group.

Lil Jon to play North Idaho State Fair

Grammy Award-winning artist to perform Aug. 23 during Party in the Dirt

Lil Jon will join the Party in the Dirt Concert Series in the Findlay Arena on Aug. 23 at the North Idaho State Fair this summer.

Bask in his glory

Hall credits faith, family, and teammates for state championship

Jaeger Hall walked into the 2023 2A Idaho State Wrestling Tournament as the number one seed of the 132-lb division – and he walked out the same way he walked in. Number one.

Silver Valley Sports Feb. 20 - 26

Wildcats punch their ticket to the state tournament; Mullan, Wallace boys end their season; Kellogg wrestlers finish the season with a strong showing at the state tournament.

Legals for February, 28 2023

Jail Bookings: Feb. 23-26

THURSDAY, FEB. 23

Edward 'Ed' Allen Pommerening

The family of Ed Pommerening, who passed away on Dec. 24, 2022 in Kellogg, Idaho, announces a celebration of his life.

GearUp for Zach Gowen

“Sometimes you have to lose everything to find yourself,”

Kitties littered

“We are so fortunate that we have such wonderful support in the Silver Valley,”

Marty and Max: The ugly truth — preparing your home to list

Hey Max, What do I need to do before my home is photographed?

North Idaho children's author gives back

Jazzed About Reading to host Heroic Dad's Story Time at Cd'A Library

Jazzed about Reading donated over 500 books to kindergarten through fifth grade students during a ‘Love of Reading’ rally at Pinehurst Elementary School. JAR is a non-profit that encourages kids everywhere to read, founded by Annie Winston of North Idaho.

Local students win big in VFW contests

Four Silver Valley students were honored earlier this month after competing in two different essay contests curated by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post.

Wallace Food Bank facing record highs and record low

The Wallace Food Bank may have changed leadership, but the goal remains the same. Last summer, when Pastor Art Flemming told his group of volunteers that he was planning on retiring and transitioning out of his role as the food bank’s president, his plan was to make sure that he left the food bank in a place of stability so that it could endure after he was gone.

Legals for February, 24 2023

Jail Bookings: Feb. 21-22

MONDAY, FEB. 20

James L. Robb, 87

James L. Robb, 87, passed away on Feb. 12, 2023 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center, in Richland Wash., surrounded by family members who loved him.

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The Parlor is sweet

Sometimes, a sweet treat is all you need to perk you up after a long day, and a new business in Kellogg is ready to hook you up.

SkiJor competition fills Wallace

“This is so weird. And I love it,” was heard many times through the streets of Wallace as the Extreme Ski Jor competition took place over Presidents Day Weekend.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: Feb. 13-19

Kellogg loses to St. Maries, splits league championship; Luna Twins eclipse 1K points on senior night; Miners avenge loss to Mullan.

On to state!

Wildcats sending 19 wrestlers to state tournament

The Kellogg Wildcats Wrestling Team is headed for the state tournament – and they’re not traveling light.

Osburn resident perishes in Thursday fire

A house fire in the Leisure Acres area of west Osburn on Thursday evening tragically resulted in the death of the home’s 74-year-old occupant.

Mona L. Alfrey, 70

Our families sorrowfully announce the passing of Mona Lea Alfrey (Boje) of Spokane Valley, WA, (Pierce, ID, Medicine Bow, WY, and Silverton, ID) on February 1, 2023.

Legals for February, 21 2023

Jail Bookings: Feb. 16-19

THURSDAY, FEB. 16

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Jay A. Higbee III, 90

Jay Andrew Higbee III, 90, of Cataldo, Idaho, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and life-long Silver Valley resident, passed away on February 13, 2023 at Mountain Valley of Cascadia in Kellogg, Idaho.

'We Love Our Community'

Spanish painter Pablo Picasso once elegantly said, “the purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.”

Sources of Strength comes to KSD

“We are sources of strength. Students and adults who spread hope, help, and strength as connectors to break the silence. We spread hope by focusing on stories of strength, rather than stories of trauma.”

Five board members chosen for CWD

The Cataldo Water District once again has a board. On Tuesday morning, Judge Barry McHugh heard discussions from Shoshone County and subsequently issued an order for emergency judicial appointment for all five board positions.

Questions about the Cataldo Water District

What is going on?

County announces final tally for holiday fundraiser

The Silver Valley Community Christmas Fund Tele/Video-Thon was over two months ago, but the final tally is in – and once again it looks like the community stepped up in a big way.

Marty and Max: What to expect when expecting to sell your home

Selling your home is a process, and just like having a baby, there are trimesters or phases. The first step is to select a realtor you trust to partner in selling your home. You may need to interview several realtors. It is crucial to partner with someone whom you trust to put your interest first. In many cases, it is likely not the one who simply quotes the highest selling price or lowest fee.

Legals for February, 17 2023

Jail Bookings Feb. 13-15

MONDAY, FEB. 13 Richard Coe, 65, of Wallace, was arrested and booked for failure to appear.

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Ella Elizabeth Pitcher, 94

Ella Elizabeth Pitcher, 94, of Silverton, Idaho, and formerly of Chewelah, Wash., passed away on Feb. 8, 2023 at Good Samaritan Society – Silverwood Village in Silverton, Idaho.

CMC Smith heads to Washington

Wallace High School graduate Billy Smith continues to make the Silver Valley proud as a leader in the United States Navy.

Wallace hosts fifth SkiJor event this weekend

Weekends in lawless Wallace are rarely quiet, yet the weekend of SkiJor takes it to the extreme (with safety measures heavily in place).

Silver Valley history performed at CES

“We have had such a great week here at Canyon,” said Canyon Elementary Science Magnet School (CES) Principal and Teacher Jenny Ferreira at the beginning of the Artist in Residence performance.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: Feb. 6-12

Local girls hoops squads come up just short at district tournaments; Boys teams wrap up seasons, prep for districts.

Water district petition moves to new judge

The dysfunctional situation within the currently defunct Cataldo Water District (CWD) is now in the hands of a Kootenai County judge. Shoshone County Prosecuting Attorney Ben Allen recently filed an emergency judicial petition on behalf of the patrons of the CWD following the approved recall petitions and subsequent resignations of all five of the board’s members in December of last year.

Legals for February, 14 2023

Jail Bookings: Feb. 9-12

THURSDAY, FEB. 9

Students give rave reviews to donated dictionaries

An old proverb said, “Give a child a book, and you teach them for a day. Teach a child how to use that book, and you will teach them for a lifetime.”

Johnson's Gems moves locations

Johnson’s Gems and Collectibles will continue to be the one-stop shop for beautiful gems, minerals, historical items, and collectibles in Wallace; however, they will be moving locations.

Marty and Max: Perspective

In 1889 Charles Duell was the Commissioner of the US Patent Office. He was widely quoted as having stated that the patent office would soon shrink in size and eventually close, because, “Everything that can be invented has been invented”. Now this is before iTunes, air conditioning, high speed chairlifts, and sliced bread (which was invented in 1928).

New showroom opens its doors at DSM

It took roughly nine months, but the new Jeep/Wagoneer Showroom at Dave Smith Motors is open and taking care of customers. When DSM General Manager Troy Hojem broke ground on the building in April of last year, he was excited to be at the forefront of the Wagoneer expansion.

New tap house comes to Wallace

Occupying the space on Bank Street that formerly housed Oliver’s Mercantile, the Blue Raven is set to become Wallace’s newest tap house and venue.

Legals for February, 10 2023

Jail Bookings: Feb. 6-8

John Jenkins JR, 27, of Smelterville, was arrested for malicious injury to property. He has since been released.

Male arrested after a vehicle pursuit and area search

Local law enforcement tracked and arrested a male for eluding after leading them on a vehicle chase and running from his vehicle.

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Thomas A. Rogers, 85

Thomas “Tom” Allen Rogers, 85, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great, and great-great grandfather, passed away on February 5, 2023 at Good Samaritan Society – Silverwood Village, Silverton, Idaho.

Judith Kramer, 70

Judith Kramer, 70, passed away peacefully Jan. 17, 2023.

Lorraine R. Jones, 100

Lorraine Rose Jones passed away on Jan. 10, 2023 at the ripe age of 100 years old.

Kicking off STEM matters month

STEM Matters began eight years ago in Idaho, morphing from a one-day celebration to a weeklong virtual event to a monthlong statewide celebration during February 2023.

No time like the present… for road work

It’s never too early for road construction in North Idaho. Last week, many local drivers may have noticed the reappearance of several speed signs on Interstate 90 spanning from just west of Kellogg all the way to Elk Creek.

Meeting scheduled for auditorium planning committee

After some positive feedback at their most recent meeting, the Wallace School District is moving forward with future meetings to look into developing a plan for the Civic Auditorium.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: Jan. 30 – Feb. 5

Wildcat wrestlers continue dominant run; Kellogg, Wallace, and Mullan girls wrap up seasons, gear up for district tournaments.

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Morbeck Foundation accepting grant applications

The Frank A. Morbeck Community Foundation recently announced that they have begun accepting applications for their 2023 grant cycle. The Wallace-based Morbeck Foundation has donated over $3 million since its inception in 2001 and is opening up applications for youth and community categories.

Legals for February, 7 2023

Janice 'Jan' Marlene Griffin, 73

Janice “Jan” Marlene Griffin, 73, of Smelterville, Idaho, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on January 30, 2023 at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

James R. Braun, 86

James Ray Braun, 86, of Wallace, Idaho passed away on Dec. 20, 2022 at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg, Idaho.

Raise (funds for) the roof

Growing up in the Silver Valley, there’s a solid chance you were inside the Pinehurst-Kingston Lion’s Club (PK Lions) building at least once.

A full life: Muriel Staley

To live to be ninety-nine is an accomplishment on its own, as the chaotic nature of life and the trajectory it moves towards is inevitable.

Marty and Max: January market report

Nationally the month of January brought good news. Along with resolutions and the turning of a new calendar year, the real estate market is also starting to see the light at the end of a tunnel.

Work set to continue at Gray's Meadow

The project has been making steady progress over the past two years, including the recent completion of several basic infrastructure upgrades, including moving the Lamb Peak Field discharge pump from its current location at Black Lake to the Coeur d’Alene River, as well as upgrading and improving an access road and bridge that runs along the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes between the Lamb Peak Fields and Cave Lake Field.

N. Idaho systems awarded DEQ grants

A trio of North Idaho systems are among the half-dozen selected for grants to fund studies to evaluate community drinking water and wastewater systems. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality announced the award of $191,300 to six drinking water and wastewater systems on Wednesday. Among those selected for a grant were the Sagle Valley Water and Sewer District in Bonner County, the Curley Creek Water Association in Boundary County, and the Kingston Water District in Shoshone County.

Silver Mountain Ski Report 2/3

It was powder central at Silver Mountain last weekend! We received 15” from the storm last weekend before the sun peeked out. Conditions on the slopes are great as the low temps have kept the snow light and fluffy. We’ve spent over $1.5 million on new grooming equipment in the past two years, and it has been put to good use.

Legals for February, 3 2023

Jail Bookings Jan. 30-Feb. 1

MONDAY, JAN. 30