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Striving for sobriety during the holidays

Getting or staying sober during the holiday season is difficult, but there are local resources like the North Idaho Crisis Center are available.

Silver Valley Sports: Nov. 20 - 26

Girls hoops in full swing. Several Wildcats earn all-league selections.

Shoshone County tax bills sent out on time

Shoshone County tax bills were sent out by the deadline after recalculations

Pinehurst Christmas Festival is ‘an experience’

A variety of celebratory events are planned as a part of Pinehurst Christmas Festival

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail

Silver Mountain cracks Forbes' Top 10 list

Skiing may have a reputation as a high-dollar hobby, but Silver Mountain Resort is proving that you don’t have to break the bank to hit the slopes. The Kellogg-based resort was recently named one of Forbes’ Best U.S. Ski Resorts For The Money – clocking in at number four.

James E. (Jim) Langstaff, 73

James E. (Jim) Langstaff of Cataldo passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Hospice of North Idaho in Coeur d’Alene, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Noah Jon Dinger, 24

Noah was born on January 27, 1999, in Colville, Washington to Seth Dinger who raised him in Kellogg, Idaho.

Dixie Lee Dellinger, 80

Dixie Lee Dellinger, 80, of Prichard, ID, life-long Silver Valley resident, beloved mother, and grandmother, passed away on November 16, 2023, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Trees for meals

Silver Valley Meals on Wheels festival of trees fundraiser gets underway

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail

Kids Shop with a Cop in the Silver Valley

Shop with a Cop program offers seasonal shopping for kids

'Largest gun seizure' in Shoshone County

'Ghost guns,' miniature cannon, drugs seized

Long-range weapons, homemade silencers, thousands of rounds of ammo, untraceable firearms and a miniature cannon were seized during the execution of a search warrant Monday in Pinehurst.

Silver Valley groups put Thanksgiving dinners on the table

Food for Thanksgiving meal delivered in the Silver Valley ahead of holiday

Silver Valley Sports: Nov. 13 - 19

Girls basketball now underway; Mullan and Wallace football players recognized

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail

Central Mine Rescue donates to family of fallen miner

To celebrate its centennial anniversary, Central Mine Rescue (CMR) is honoring the memory of a local miner, Blaik Nutting, who passed away earlier this year.

Shoshone tax bills may be delayed due to Kootenai County error

A recently discovered typo that resulted in a multimillion-dollar property value assessment error in Kootenai County will also have a slight impact on the levy calculation for Shoshone County properties in the shared Consolidated Library Network.

Wallace planning city noise ordinance

The Wallace City Council is exploring options as they work toward adopting a noise ordinance in the Shoshone County seat.

Betty Anne Olson, 94

Betty Anne Olson, 94, of Silverton, Idaho, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on November 12, 2023, at Silverton Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia in Silverton, Idaho.

'Operation Snowstorm' intercepts mailed drugs in Wallace

Investigation revealed drugs mailed from California were sent to Wallace

'We’re the fixers; we're the problem solvers'

Resilience training helps pave a path to healthier coping in the face of trauma and stress.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail

Kellogg Tree Lighting Ceremony set for next weekend

The ceremony has acted as the unofficial gateway to the holiday season as part of Thanksgiving weekend for the past several years and continues to be one of the Silver Valley community’s winter highlights.

IDEQ finishing work near Shoshone County Airport

Work crews with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) are wrapping up a small capping project in the east Smelterville Flats area.

Marty and Max: Is the market recovering?

The estimated single-family year-end inventory will be around 525k. Our normal inventory peak is in August, however this year it appears that it is November.

Jerry Lee Hagaman, 55

Jerry Lee Hagaman, born December 11, 1967, in Kellogg, Idaho to Jon and Beverly Hagaman, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 3, 2023, at his residence in Page, Idaho after a short battle with cancer.

Ham and Turkey Dinner this weekend at CES

The Canyon School Organization (CSO) will be holding its annual Ham and Turkey Dinner and Auction this weekend at Canyon Elementary School. The fundraiser has become a staple of the Cataldo community, but it attracts folks from all over the area due largely to the delicious food and vast amount of exciting auction items.

Pottsviile Park receives RAC grant for toilets

Earlier this month, the group announced that they had received a $135,063 RAC grant from the United States Forest Service that will be used to replace the aging restroom facilities with two, 1,000-gallon vault toilets.

Silver Valley Sports: How the Silver Valley became a wrestling hotbed

The Silver Valley Wrestling Club (SVW) was named the largest club wrestling team in the country by USA Wrestling just a few short weeks ago. With more than 150 members, SVW is outpacing clubs from places like Las Vegas, New Orleans, and Kansas City.

Wallace Turkey Trot touts food bank

Wallace Food bank is hosting a three mile fun run/walk called the Turkey Trot

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail

Season's skiing

Outlook fair for an early season start at Lookout Pass

Lookout Pass looks ahead at the season

Angie Louise Dennis, 49

Angie Louise Dennis, 49, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, beloved mother, daughter, grandmother, partner, and dear friend to many, passed away on November 5, 2023, at her home in Coeur d’Alene after a courageous battle with cancer.

David Earl Reid, 77

David Earl Reid, 77, of Pinehurst, Idaho passed away on November 6, 2023, at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Life lessons and hot showers

The life of an Air Force plumber

Every year, on Veterans Day we hear numerous stories of courage and valor, heroics on the battlefield, and each story is completely deserved – But there are several untold stories of the people who serve, who work behind the scenes to make sure our military functions as efficiently as possible. Shanon Pooler is one of these stories.

Investigation results in Kellogg drug raids

Drug task force in Shoshone County conducted three simultaneous raids in Kellogg

Officers testify at Kaylor motion hearing

Shoshone County District Judge Barbara Duggan heard testimony from two law enforcement officers as part of a motion to suppress evidence filed by Majorjon Kaylor’s defense.

Incumbents do well in Shoshone elections

Eight elections for 10 contested seats were during Tuesday’s election in Shoshone County. The Kellogg and Wallace School Districts also asked their communities to fill in their budget gaps with two-year, supplemental levies. Seven incumbent candidates were featured, with five winning their reelection bids.

Marty and Max: Are we in a double-dip housing recession?

The big question on everyone’s mind is: when will home sales turn around? Are we on the cusp of a double-dip housing recession, or are there signals that 2024 might see a recovery in the housing market?

Trauma and resilience training offered in Silver Valley

Trauma and burnout training is being offered in the Silver Valley

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County Sheriff's jail

David 'Tony' Martinez, 57

In Loving Memory of David "Tony" Anthony Martinez. Born: Dec. 11, 1965, in Boise, Idaho. Passed Away: Nov. 3, 2023, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Celebrate America's heroes this Veterans Day

Veterans Day celebrations, ceremonies and more will take place throughout the community in the days leading up to when we honor America's heroes.

Smelterville audit becomes federal investigation

Smelterville city audit investigation now a federal investigation

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail

Resource Center provides help for cancer patients

After help with wife’s cancer battle, man wants to raise awareness about Shoshone Cancer Resource Center

Hearing vacated in Kaylor case as both sides present written arguments

The stipulated motion states that both the State and the defense agree that the briefings and exhibits that have been submitted should be sufficient for Judge Barabra Duggan to rule on without having to have any sort of in-person oral arguments.

Little kid, big voice

Christopher Sverdsten will perform the National Anthem at the National Finals Rodeo in December

There really isn’t anything quite like a live rendition of the Star Spangled Banner – it’s even more memorable when it’s performed by a six-year-old.

Silver Valley Sports: Oct. 30 - Nov. 5

Mullan football drops quarterfinal matchup; Swimmers wrap season up; Kellogg, Wallace, and Mullan Volleyball all grab league MVPS

Helen Alberta Thruston, 100

Helen Alberta Spansail Thruston, 100, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2023 at Pacifica of Pinehurst.

Jeri Marie Estill, 71

Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, Jeri Marie Estill, 71, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away on October 29, 2023, peacefully at her home.

Charles French, 92

Charles was born on February 7, 1931, in Richland, Texas, to EJ and Jewell French. He spent his formative years in Texas until the age of 15 when his family relocated to California.

Karan Kay Lees, 80

Karan Kay Lees, 80, of Wallace, Idaho, passed away on October 29, 2023, at Pacifica of Pinehurst, Idaho. Karan was born on April 25, 1943, in Minneapolis, Minn., a daughter of the late Herb and Dorothy (Proffitt) Kinsey.

Maverik announces plans for Smelterville site

Maverik shares plans for future Smelterville site

Beware the elderberry wine

A certified classic has once again made its way to the stage at the Sixth Street Theater as they present Joseph Kesselring’s “Arsenic and Old Lace.”

Alzheimer's and dementia training offered

Alzheimer's and dementia training offered in Silver Valley

Marty and Max: Is it game over for your investments?

On one of my many business trips to Las Vegas, I was asked if I gambled. My reply was “Absolutely yes. I have a 401K comprised mostly of stocks and bonds. My entire retirement is a gamble.”

SV Chamber introduces new winter market

“Shop local” is a rallying cry heard throughout small communities across the country, and the Silver Valley Chamber of Commerce is always looking for new ways to help people shop locally, including with their Evening Winter Market.

BOCC backs out of railroad property purchase

Earlier this week, the Shoshone Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) made the decision to not purchase a 49-acre parcel of land from the Union Pacific Railroad (UPR).

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County

Firefighting 'brotherhood' includes women firefighters, too

Shoshone County women firefighters are over the national average