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'Always felt like home': Silverton Cascadia celebrates 50 years in the Silver Valley

It's been an evolution over the last year as Good Samaritan Society - Silver Wood Village transitioned into Silverton Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia, but the mission has never truly changed. The close-knit community of the Silver Valley has been a home for rehabilitation, assisted living and independent living facility for 50 years. The facility celebrated with a community picnic last Saturday to share memories and honor the legacy of the care center with staff and residents.

Calder man charged with aggravated assault after attempted shooting

61-year-old Steven Meile was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault after he opened fire on two men who were conducting a tree survey on Stimson Lumber property.

Mayor Mac gets a bridge

When long time Kellogg mayor Mac Pooler resigned earlier this year, it was a major shock to the community. Pooler had been a fixture in the city’s government for 32 years, leading Kellogg through several major developments and tough economic times.

Courtney Lynn Riba Gutierrez, 40

Courtney Lynn Riba Gutierrez, 40, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away on August 13, 2024, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Wallace, Idaho.

Welcome to The Dirt

A new collaborative group has formed to provide a series of up-to-date information and educational news about the current happenings within the Bunker Hill Mining and Metallurgical Complex Superfund Site (BHSS).

Quick response helps quench Kingston fire

Emergency crews responded to a fire near a Kingston residence on Thursday afternoon.

SCSO responds to multiple calls in southern region of Shoshone County

The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office responded to two major incidents in the St. Joe region of Shoshone County over the previous couple of days.

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OPINION: Grading Wallace and Kellogg after season openers

Let's breakdown what we saw in 'Zero Week'

Silver Valley Seniors receives VFW donation

Post 1675 among several small organizations to donate to senior meals program.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1675 donated $1,000 to the Silver Valley Seniors organization to assist with their Meals on Wheels and congregate meals programs.

Shoshone County gets results of special review

Earlier this month, county officials received the final report from consulting firm Eide Bailly, who reviewed portions of the county’s financial statements from the previous three years to help them identify a reported $1.7 million in overspending.

Jerome Wallace Bunde, 90

Jerome Wallace Bunde, age 90, longtime resident of Wallace, Idaho, passed away August 22, 2024, at his home in Wallace. Jerome was born on May 6, 1934, in McVille, N.D., Nelson County a son of Oscar and Ruth (Dowd) Bunde.

Silver Valley Sports: Aug. 23 - 26

Kellogg, Wallace open football seasons

Frances (Fran, Franny) O. Bates, 74

FRANCES O. (Fran or Franny) (Edmundson) BATES of Murray, Idaho, passed away on Thursday, August 08, 2024.

Wallace reviewing proposed business registration ordinance

The Wallace City Council held a special meeting on Wednesday night where they held a workshop concerning the city’s proposed Business Registration Ordinance.

Wardner man pleads guilty in child abuse case

Raymond Lee, 53, pleaded guilty to one count of felony injury to a child as part of a plea agreement with the State.

Forest funds push KSD stormwater project across the finish line

With just under two weeks until the new school year starts, KSD is scrambling to get the major project wrapped up before students arrive, but several unforeseen issues have slowed the project.

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Kellogg sets sights on new city hall

With an eye to the future, the City of Kellogg is looking for input on a potential new civic building. Monica Miller, the community planner for the City of Kellogg said the flow of the current building poses some interesting challenges in its present state.

Silverton assisted living facility to celebrate 50th anniversary with BBQ

Silverton Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia is turning 50 this week and to celebrate, they’re hosting a community BBQ 11a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 at 406 7th St., Silverton.

SA Wallace Huckleberry Fest

Visitors flocked to the Wallace Huckleberry Festival over the weekend to sample sweet huckleberry treats and participate in the 5K Fun Run.

Gary 'Doc' Chambers, 89

Gary “Doc” Chambers, 89, of Mullan, Idaho, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away on August 12, 2024, at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg, Idaho.

Kellogg school district ramps up for four-day pilot program

The first bell of the school year hasn’t quite rung yet, but Kellogg School District is getting ready to take on the pilot four-day school week on Sept. 3 on the first day of school.

Hazel Hickman, 91

A graveside service for Hazel D. Hickman, age 91, will be held Friday, August 16, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Worley, Idaho Cemetery.

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Penny A. Bartlett, 78

Penny A. (Rahn) Bartlett was born to Robert and Marion (Conradt) Rahn on May 10th, 1946, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, six minutes after her twin sister.

Natalie Grant, 93

It is with deep sadness that we share that Natalie Grant, 93, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away on August 10, 2024 while residing at Mountain Valley of Cascadia Health and Rehabilitation, Kellogg, Idaho.

Marjorie Miner, 97

Marjorie (Marj) was born June 22, 1927, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and passed away at Holly Lake Ranch, TX, on August 4, 2024, at the age of 97.

Pinehurst woman dead after crash in Wallace

A Pinehurst woman died in a single-vehicle crash in Wallace late Tuesday.

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Free blood lead testing offered in Pinehurst

Blood lead testing for residents in the Bunker Hill Superfund Site through Panhandle Public Health District began Monday and runs through Saturday at Shoshone Medical Center’s Community Outreach program at 9 Country Lane, Pinehurst.

Jim's Towing adds auto repairs to Pinehurst services

Earlier this month, Jim’s Towing expanded into auto repairs as part of their services in Shoshone County.

Patrick David Sheppard, 49

Patrick David Sheppard, 49, of Summit, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024, in Shelbyville.

PCG keeps the Miller Cup

Make it three in a row for team Pinehurst Golf Course, after beating Shoshone Golf Club for the Miller Cup this past weekend.

New coin celebrates 140 years of the Sunshine Mine

A special edition 1-oz silver coin commemorating the 140th anniversary of the Sunshine Mine is now available at the Sierra Silver Mine Tour gift shop.

Cold beer and perfect weather

Brewsfest '24 another hit for Silver Mountain

Perfect temperatures, a light breeze, great music, and plenty of ice-cold beer made the 27th annual Brewsfest on Silver Mountain one of the biggest events of the summer.

C. Roger Phillips, 85

C. Roger Phillips, 85, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2024, at his home with his loving wife of 64 years, Deanna (Caldwell) Phillips, by his side.

Kellogg woman graduates from U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Kellogg High School graduate Shea Curran recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, New York.

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Total river haul announced from Kingston cleanup

After hours of hauling tires and other detritus the SS Tired, volunteer divers and other water vessels, the Friends of the River Coalition has announced the total pounds of waste they removed from the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River July 27.

Leonard Ted Nickelby, 78

Leonard Ted Nickelby, 78

REGAN: Uncommon sense

Mr. Regan criticizes George Orwell’s advice to “reject evidence of your eyes and ears” and proceeds to tell us to reject the evidence of OUR eyes and ears by not believing what we saw and heard these last couple years.

Jesse Engel, 70

Jesse Joseph Engel was born in Ontario, Oregon, on November 9th, 1953, to Glen and Eva Gilbert.

Public Works Director responds to allegations of procedural violations

Shoshone County Public Works Director Jessica Stutzke went before the county commissioners earlier this week to address claims of code violations that were made against her department last week.

27th annual Brewsfest this weekend

For almost 30 years, Brewsfest has been a highlight on Silver Mountain’s summer calendar and once again the celebration of craft beer looks to be a hoppin’ good time.

More details released on fatal crash, vehicle fire that melted truck in Big Creek

When first responders first arrived at the scene of a fatal crash Thursday night, near the intersection of County Club Lane and Highwater Road, the truck fire initially concealed the driver’s death.

"Of course'

Pinehurst Days a success

Brad Kitchen, the president of the Pinehurst/Kingston Lions Club, was thrilled with the turnout for the weekend, hailing everything from the nice weather all the way to people who volunteered their time to make the event happen.

Bluff Creek Complex closures to end

All closures related to the Bluff Creek Complex are expected to be rescinded by the end of this week, according to a release from the Idaho Panhandle National Forest on Monday.

Caroles Crissy Furber, Jr., 96

Caroles Crissy Furber, Jr., 97, of Westminster, Colo., and formerly of Osburn, Idaho, peacefully passed away on July 28, 2024, in Westminster, Colo.

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Edith Ann Pennick, 82

Edith Ann Pennick, 82, passed away July 29, 2024, at her home in Cataldo, Idaho. She was born May 15, 1942, in Wichita, Kan., to the late John and Madee Smith.

Driver identified after fatal crash, vehicle fire

After a fatal crash and vehicle fire Thursday night in Big Creek, law enforcement found themselves with a mystery on their hands when it came to the identity of the deceased man found in the vehicle.

UPDATE: Law enforcement looks for help identifying victim after fatal crash in Big Creek

A fatal crash Thursday night in Big Creek has caused the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office to search for information on the victim.

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Margaret 'Cleo' Huellemann, 82

Margaret “Cleo” Huellemann passed away July 20, 2024 peacefully at home. She was born February 23, 1942 to Bernice and Pete Prolo.

Shelton Teral Ellis, 71

Shelton Teral Ellis, 71, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2024, at the home he built in Pinehurst. Shelton was born on October 19, 1952, in American Fork, Utah, to Roy Shelton and Inez (Beck) Ellis.

Communication issues highlight Shoshone County budget workshop

A Shoshone County budget workshop got contentious on Wednesday morning as concerns over budget cuts went largely unanswered.

Roy Allen Gowey, 69

Roy Allen Gowey was born on the cold, stormy night of December 15, 1954 in the Warder Hospital in Kellogg, Idaho.

OPINION: Harris gives Dems a needed wake-up call

What a difference a single decision can make in a presidential election.

Leonard Ted Nickelby, 78

Leonard Ted Nickelby, 78

Kootenai County man donates $10K to SCSO

Russ McLain recently moved his mother into an assisted living facility after years as a resident of the city of Wallace and after spending some time in the community, McLain decided that he wanted to give back to a department that he believed has served her well.

Osburn continues to add to Lions Park

The new 40’ by 70’ court can be used for both basketball and pickleball and was designed and installed by Cool Courts out of Spokane.

Breaking the mental health stigma in Shoshone County

Mental health resource fair takes place Saturday

When Silver Valley CARES proposed the idea for a mental health fair last year, residents were rocked by tragedy. Going into the second year of the event, organizer Jenna Grant-Arthun felt though many of the same overarching needs remain, the immediate concern level for the mental health across the community has emerged from a higher crisis level.