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Silver Mountain Resort to host mine rescue competition

The Shoshone County event is slated for May 7.

CANDIDATE PROFILE – Lori Osterberg, Shoshone County Clerk (R)

Lori Osterberg is a Republican candidate for the position of Shoshone County Clerk.

CANDIDATE PROFILE – Benjamin Allen, Shoshone County Prosecuting Attorney (R)

Benjamin Allen is the incumbent Republican candidate for the position of Shoshone County Prosecuting Attorney.

CANDIDATE PROFILE – Jack Rupp, Shoshone County Commissioner, District 3 (D)

Jack Rupp is the Democratic candidate for the position of Shoshone County Commissioner, District 3.

CANDIDATE PROFILE – David Hildebrand, Shoshone County Sheriff (R)

David Hildebrand is a Republican candidate for the position of Shoshone County Sheriff.

CANDIDATE PROFILE – Tracy Casady, Shoshone County Commissioner, District 1 (R)

Tracy Casady is a Republican candidate for Shoshone County Commissioner, District 1

CANDIDATE PROFILE – Jeff Zimmerman, Shoshone County Commissioner, District 3 (R)

Jeff Zimmerman is a Republican candidate for the position of Shoshone County Commissioner

MAY NIBJ: Take a drive through history

Everyone knows about Coeur d’Alene, Sandpoint, and even Wallace, but the things that people really want to see are those hidden spots, the places that the world has swallowed up and reclaimed.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: Edward Warren, Shoshone County Clerk (R)

Edward Warren is a Republican candidate for the position of Shoshone County Clerk.

Thomas Eugene Wise, 70

Thomas Eugene Wise, of Hayden, Idaho, beloved husband, dad and papa, passed away on April 19, 2024 at the age of 70.

Board, committee review draft plan for potential four-day week at KSD

The Kellogg School District may be just a few weeks away from approving a pilot four-day week following a public workshop last Thursday.

CANDIDATE PROFILE – Melissa Cowles, Shoshone County Commissioner District 1 (R)

Melissa Cowles is a Republican candidate for Shoshone County Commissioner, District 1

Eric David Bottman, 63

Eric David Bottman, 63, was a beloved man who touched the hearts of many. He was born on September 3, 1960, in Everett, Wash., and was one of the cherished sons of Roger John Bottman and Sari (Shrader) Ott.

Kellogg workshop focuses on empowering middle and high school girls

After about a 10-year hiatus, Krista Brandt is bringing back the “Anything I Wanna Be” empowerment workshop for Silver Valley girls.

Wallace museums prep for start of the season

The Northern Pacific Railroad Depot Museum, Wallace District Mining Museum and the Barnard-Stockbridge Photography Museum open for the season Sunday.

Silver Valley Cat Wranglers claw their way to stabilize Shoshone County's cat population

KELLOGG – For one night only, the Dirty Dog Saloon became the “Dirty Kitty” as the owners allowed Silver Valley Cat Wranglers to perform a bar takeover and silent auction. The Dirty Dog Saloon donated all the day's proceeds to Cat Wranglers and through additional donations, the group was able to raise about $6,000 out of its $15,000 annual budget. “It all goes to the cats,” Cat Wranglers president Rene Gilbert said.

Sandra Dixon, 60

It is with deep sorrow that the Dixon family announces the death of their beloved mother, Mrs. Sandra Davis Dixon, 60.

Silver Valley Sports: April 22 -28

Busy week for area teams with postseason right around the corner.

Wallace Chamber of Commerce award winners lauded during ceremony

The ceremony for the Wallace Chamber of Commerce Wednesday was heralded by grill smoke outside the chamber office as members took part in a cookout ahead of community awards.

Wallace scout troop sets an eye on service

“Girl Scouts do one thing, they make the world a better place.” That’s something Brian Newberry, the Eastern Washington and North Idaho Girl Scouts CEO believes is doubly true for the Wallace-based Girl Scout Troop 2401.

Wallace scout troop sets an eye on service

“Girl Scouts do one thing, they make the world a better place.” That’s something Brian Newberry, the Eastern Washington and North Idaho Girl Scouts CEO believes is doubly true for the Wallace-based Girl Scout Troop 2401.

Sixth Street Melodrama Announces Upcoming Season

The Sixth Street Melodrama and Theater have recently announced the lineup for their upcoming season.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings from Shoshone County jail

Seatz pleads guilty to aggravated battery

Owen Seatz pleaded guilty to aggravated at his felony arraignment at Shoshone County Courthouse earlier this week.

ARTICLE: Key questions unanswered

On April 12, The Press published an article based on a press release by Panhandle Health District. The article states that in 2023 PHD tested 292 individuals for lead in the bloodstream “that live within the boundaries of the Bunker Hill Superfund Site.”

Eric David Bottman, 63

Eric David Bottman, 63, was a beloved man who touched the hearts of many.

Terry Fred Lininger, 84

On April 4th Terry Lininger passed away at home surrounded by his family and is now in the arms of Jesus after a long battle of Parkinson’s.

Beverly Jean Masters, 88

Beverly Jean Masters, 88, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024, at Mountain Valley of Cascadia in Kellogg, Idaho.

OPINION: Crapo, Wyden split on child tax credit

Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon, who chairs the Senate Finance Committee, has found a sure way to ensure that his prized legislation doesn’t see the light of day.

Reed Anthony Norris, 28

Reed Anthony Norris, 28, of Kellogg, Idaho, beloved son, brother, and grandson, passed away on April 21, 2024.

Doris Anderson Shaw, 91

Doris Anderson Shaw, 91. November 24, 1931 – August 19, 2023. Resident of Vacaville, California

Pet registration underway in Wardner

Pet Registrar Rick Gilbert is collecting registration information for the small city’s furry friends

Arrests made in connection with Kellogg man's death

Two men were arrested on Tuesday in connection to the death of Kellogg man this past weekend.

Leadman Triathlon winners announced

'You can’t coach experience'

1.2 miles of skiing, 8 miles by bike, and 4.2 miles of running make up the Leadman Triathlon Course at Silver Mountain Resort.

Body of Hayden man recovered from CDA River

The body of Hayden man was recovered from the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River on Saturday, following two days of searching.

Wallace Food Bank on ice

More refrigeration aids additions to food offerings

The switch from only preserved foods that can sit on a shelf to fresh produce and frozen proteins has been paying off at the Wallace Food Bank. “If we can provide it, let’s do it,” Michael Hoffman, food bank president, said.

Silver Valley Sports: April 15 - 21

Spring sports hit their mid-way point for the season.

CDA men cited for Patriot Front stickers in Wallace

Two men were cited for placing stickers on the windows of several downtown Wallace businesses last Friday.

Rock slide prompts emergency declaration in Shoshone County

A state of emergency has been declared in Shoshone County following last week’s rock slide that completely blocked the road headed over Moon Pass.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and jail bookings for Shoshone County jail

Body discovered in uptown Kellogg

Kellogg Police responded to a report of an unconscious man lying on the ground behind a building on the corner of McKinley Ave. and West Park Ave.

SCSO investigating possible drowning

The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a reported drowning that took place on the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene on Friday afternoon

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail

Kellogg Elks share through community grants

Among the Kellogg Elks Lodge awards, combating food insecurity for youth and seniors as well as resources for veterans were among the recipients to recently receive grant funding. The “Elks Care - Elks Share” motto will carry over to assist the Silver Valley Seniors Meals on Wheels program, the Silver Valley Snack Pak and reach local veterans in partnership with the quarterly VFW Stand-Down events.

Canyon Elementary School sets safety precautions into effect

Safety is the watchword at Canyon Elementary School as much-needed fire and emergency upgrades to the building have been installed or are in the process of being updated.

TRUMP: Getting to soul of the matter

Sandy Patano, in her recent column “Saving Republican Soul,” tells us that “we will obviously support the Republican nominee” because “to be a true Republican…is based on allegiance to a specific individual…or a steadfast commitment to…shared conservative principles.”

Cheri Lynn Davis, 65

Cheri Lynn (Johnson) Davis, 65, of Wallace, Idaho passed away April 14 2024 at Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho with her loving husband by her side.

KSD exploring 4-day week

Recently, students in the KSD were sent home with surveys that their families could fill out and return to the school – these surveys asked the families what they believed would be the pros and cons of such a change from the traditional five-day school week.

Marty and Max: A lesson in DEI

In the last 12 months, according to MLS data, there have been 4,370 homes sold in the Coeur d’Alene market. The rural east side, which includes the 83833 zip code, accounted for a mere 45 homes sold or about 1%.

Rock slide delays Moon Pass opening

A significant rock slide has delayed the seasonal opening of Moon Pass for the foreseeable future.

From DVDs to digital: Idaho Panhandle Film Festival returns

In the early 2000s, Mary Lou Hanks seized upon the idea of hosting a film festival in the Silver Valley. She enlisted her daughter, Nancy Hanks, to come back from Los Angeles and screen films for locals. “I had a DVD player at the time,” Hanks recalled.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail

Spring Fling Gala set for next month

The Barnard-Stockbridge Museum Spring Fling Gala is just around the corner as tourism season begins in Wallace.

Darrel Louis Bravo, 84

Long-time Silver Valley resident Darrel Louis Bravo passed away peacefully on April 10, 2024, at the age of 84, after a battle with lung cancer.

Wallace bridge project begins in two weeks

The bridge, which crosses the South Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River and provides access from Wallace to Nine-Mile Canyon and Dobson Pass was put under severe weight restrictions six years ago. A year later, a temporary bridge was placed across the structure to allow heavier vehicles to pass over it, and has been in place ever since.

Silver Valley Sports: April 8 - 14

Spring sports in full swing as every local team competes during a busy week.

PHD: Recreation may increase lead exposure

Says contaminated materials continue to be a threat to health

As the warmer weather has returned, more people are spending time outdoors taking in all of the outdoor experiences North Idaho has to offer. Panhandle Health District wants to remind residents and visitors in the Silver Valley and the Coeur d’Alene River Basin to go about recreation activities responsibly to protect their health while also having fun. Historic mining, milling, smelting, and disposal activities employed in the Silver Valley led to widespread heavy metal contamination hazards found throughout the region.

Terry Lininger, 82

On April 4th Terry Lininger passed away at home surrounded by his family and is now in the arms of Jesus after a long battle of Parkinson’s.

Laura M. Dittner, 63

Laura M. Dittner, born on May 21, 1960, in Wallace, Idaho, passed away in Smelterville, Idaho, on April 1, 2024.

Silver Hills PTO brightens up cafeteria with a new mural

Earlier this week, Silver Hills Elementary School unveiled a new cafeteria mural on two walls, painted by ArtCoLab. Jessie Caraway, the Silver Hills Elementary School PTO president, said PTO member Bryn Cotter coordinated with ArtCoLab to help “capture the essence of our beautiful scenery” in the Silver Valley.

Morebeck Foundation awards $75,000

The Directors of The Frank A. Morbeck Community Foundation, Inc. are pleased to announce that the Foundation has awarded $75,500 in grants to Wallace-area community and youth organizations for calendar year 2024.

Plank in as Kellogg mayor

Rod Plank was sworn in as mayor for the city of Kellogg on Wednesday evening after receiving unanimous support from the Kellogg City Council.

Wallace residents reject ordinance

The Wallace City Council tabled their proposed noise ordinance following a public hearing at their April meeting on Wednesday night.

Iola Kay Stovern, 77

Iola “Kay” Stovern, 77, of Kingston, Idaho, passed away on April 1st, 2024 at Kootenai Health Center of Coeur d‘Alene.

Iola Kay Stovern, 77

Iola “Kay” Stovern, 77, of Kingston, Idaho, passed away on April 1st, 2024, at Kootenai Health Center of Coeur d‘Alene.

'That was our legacy'

Silver Valley student artwork selected for U of I exhibition

Accolades of two varieties are in order for Silver Valley art students. In last month’s 2024 High School Art Exhibition of the Silver Valley, the theme of student artwork centered around the theme of “Inheritance.” Students created their own artist statements and in total, work by 63 artists from Kellogg and Wallace was on display for weeks at the Tin Snug in Wallace.

Film screening fundraiser raises awareness about mental health

Silver Valley CARES and the S.A.V.E Coalition are hosting a film screening at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11 at The Loft at Noah’s, 610 Bunker Ave, Kellogg.

County sets date for recreational property auction

The Shoshone Board of County Commissioners will have a live auction later this month for three six-month leases of property they own near the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River.

Silver Valley Sports: April 1 – 7

Kellogg baseball and softball notch wins; Brodie Robinson medals at Mirror Lake; Spring postponements; and HOF winners.

Laura M. Dittner, 63

Laura M. Dittner, born on May 21. 1960 in Wallace, Idaho, passed away in Smelterville, Idaho on April 1, 2024.

'We’re glad to have it for our patients'

New MRI for Shoshone Medical Center

Shoshone Medical Center recently acquired a new MRI machine, a Canon Orion.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail

Bomb threat against Shoshone County Sheriff's Office 'misguided phone call'

An individual with a Montana phone number called in a bomb threat against the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Department to law enforcement around 5 p.m. Wednesday near Billings,. Mont. Captain Seth Green said that bomb threats of this nature are different in each individual case, but because the jail is attached to the building, a lot of extra steps are added in the event an evacuation is required.

'We have to use our imaginations'

With 25 short plays based on fairy tales and folk stories, there were only so many props the students at Canyon Elementary were able to use. Carol and Paul Roberts of Grow Me A Story urged the second graders putting on “The Lion and the Mouse,” “The Gingerbread Man” and “The Poppy Seed Cakes” to push beyond the silly to tell the stories to the audience.

BOCC discusses wage study

Shoshone County officials are exploring their options for an employee-wide wage study. Earlier this week, the Shoshone Board of County Commissioners reviewed a $26,000 proposal from Meridian-based consulting firm AmeriBen.

Gas leak prompts evacuation in Wallace

A natural gas leak on Tuesday night forced the evacuation of several homes in the residential area of Wallace.

Sheri Munson, 74

Sherrill Yvonne Munson passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 18, 2024.

Silver Valley to play stage to Wallace Blues Fest

Historic Wallace Blues Festival has some major changes in place for this year’s event.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail

SCSO investigating DUI on I-90

An alcohol-fueled head-on collision slowed down traffic on Interstate 90 for several hours on Sunday evening.

Sheriff, Commissioner remind residents to follow rules throughout construction zones

It may only be the second day of April, but Shoshone County is already in the throes of road construction season and much to their chagrin, many drivers have noticed that the speed limits in these work zones have been reduced to 55 miles per hour.

Kellogg summer concert series looking for vendors, sponsors

The Music in the Park concert series is just a few months away and the Silver Valley Chamber wants 2024 to be the best that the summer series has ever been.

Growth equals new opportunity for SilverHoops

“Last year was our largest event ever, with over 180 registered teams,” organizer Ethan Wendt told the News-Press. “This incredible growth has led us to install new hoops on Railroad Ave to accommodate the increasing number of participants and spectators.”

Concert Association dissolves; donates funds to area schools

It was fall, 1941. The U.S. was on the brink of entering World War II, “Citizen Kane” was a hit at the box office. Fast food drive-ins were popping up everywhere, a gallon of gas cost 12 cents and a car could be bought for $850.

Silver Valley Sports: Phillips named to All-State team

Senior basketball standout Britany Phillips was selected to 1A All-Idaho second team last week following a fantastic.

Daniel Nyborg, 73

Dan passed away peacefully at Kootenai Health Hospital on March 25, 2024, surrounded by family. Dan was born on October 8, 1950 in Jackson, Minnesota, son of Russell and Marie Nyborg.