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Silver Valley Sports: Dec. 16 - 22

Busy week takes area sports into the holiday break.

Silver Valley's Festival of Trees logs fundraiser results

Results have been logged for Shoshone County's Festival of Trees event. Tabletop trees and themed baskets were auctioned off as part of the annual fundraiser Shoshone County Courthouse in Wallace and the Osburn Senior Center Osburn.

Bunker restart delayed, positive momentum continues

The finish line for the anticipated restart of the Bunker Hill Mine is still clearly in sight, but a few setbacks have delayed the previously forecasted return to production. The delay is a minor inconvenience compared to the amount of positive momentum the mine is experiencing.

Another big year for Shoshone County Shop-With-A-Cop

Shop-With-A-Cop was more than a little bittersweet this year. Once again, the event demonstrated the incredible generosity of the Silver Valley community while also allowing 84 kids the opportunity to experience the human side of law enforcement.

Wood or electric, be safe with your heating systems

According to Shoshone County Fire District #1 Chief John Miller, his agency is dispatched numerous times each year during the holidays due to someone not following simple safety rules or properly maintaining their wood heating systems.

Christmas comes early in Pinehurst

A few years ago, Pinehurst didn’t have much going for it during the holidays. There were a few small events, but nothing that brought people to the town. This really bothered Miranda Elam, so she did something about it.

THE DIRT:The History of the Cataldo Dredge

One of the most scenic views along Interstate 90 in the Silver Valley is arguably found when driving west across the Mission Flats area of Cataldo. As the trees break away, you encounter the beautiful site of Latour Baldy and Silver Mountain in the background, with the historic Cataldo Mission in the foreground surrounded by serene swamps and wetlands.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.

Mary Lynn Cook, 82

Mary Lynn Cook, 82, of Osburn, ID, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother passed away on December 12, 2024 at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, ID. Lynn was born on October 3, 1942 in Wallace, ID a daughter of the late John and Frances (Uhllman) McGillis.

Radio Brewing releases limited-edition beer

Radio Brewing has released a limited-edition beer to commemorate the restart of the Bunker Hill Mine.

A century of Idaho ski areas

Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area, which is celebrating its 90th ski season this winter, may be the state's oldest ski area in operation, but it wasn't the first.

Leon Phillip Quaring, 90

Leon Phillip Quaring passed away at his Cataldo, Idaho, home on December 15, 2024, from natural causes. Leon proudly lived until the age of 90. Leon was born in Broadus, Mont., on June 27, 1934, a son of the late Julius and Bessie (Daily) Quaring.

Charges dropped against pair connected to Kellogg man's death

Charges have been dropped in the cases against two California men believed to be involved in the April death of a Kellogg man.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.

Caden Fields-Brown, 29

It is with broken hearts we share that our beloved daughter and bright force of nature, Caden Summer Fields-Brown, left this realm on Dec. 2, in Portland, Ore.

P&Z, disaster services request new vehicles from BOCC

Last week, the Shoshone County Commissioners met with the county’s Planning and Zoning Administrator Dan Martinsen to discuss purchasing new vehicles for both P&Z and the county’s disaster services department.

Silver Valley Sports: Dec. 9 - 15

Busy week for area teams

Daniel Allen Orsburn, 63

Daniel Allen Orsburn, 63, of Pinehurst, Idaho, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend passed away Dec. 10, 2024, at Mountain Valley of Cascadia Health and Rehabilitation in Kellogg, Idaho. Daniel was born on Dec. 29, 1960, in Wallace, Idaho, a son of Donald and Kathleen (Bailey) Orsburn.

Lois Coleman Dahlberg, 92

Lois Coleman Dahlberg, 92, of Kellogg, Idaho, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away at her home in Kellogg on December 14, 2024. Lois was born in a maternity house in Phoenix, New York on January 6, 1932 to Helen (Cook) and Earl Coleman.

County officials offer tips for holiday travel

The busiest travel season of the year is just days away and local officials hope that everyone stays safe during the holidays.

Kellogg Tractor Supply hosting photos with Santa this weekend

Tractor Supply will spread holiday cheer this year with their Photos with Santa event. Held December 14, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Tractor Supply customers are invited to bring their children and pets to the store for photos with Santa and other holiday activities.

Driver injured in truck crash in Osburn

A semi-truck carrying apples on eastbound Interstate 90 crashed into Morehouse Field today.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and jail bookings for Shoshone County jail.

Shoshone County Officials Discuss Future Plans Pt. 3

After Shoshone County Clerk-elect Lori Osterberg won her race in the May Primary Election, she could have sat around for the next eight months and waited for her term to begin. However, Osterberg isn’t one to sit and wait.

Shop Small in Wallace

The Wallace Chamber of Commerce’s annual holiday Shop Small event has already begun, but there are still plenty of opportunities for people to get to Wallace and grab a sweet deal before the holidays.

SCSO navigates bomb threats and highway chases on Wednesday night

It was a wild Wednesday night for local law enforcement, as deputies from the Kellogg Police Department and Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office engaged in a pursuit that took them from Kellogg to Osburn. This wasn’t the only source of drama that evening, as deputies with the SCSO had to respond to a bomb threat called into their own office.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.

Avery and Calder Avista customers to experience planned power outage

Approximately 297 Avista electric customers in the Avery and Calder area will experience a power outage on Wednesday, Dec. 11, according to a news release.

Silver Valley fundraiser hits 60% of goal

It’s the season of giving and Shoshone County is in the thick of its annual Silver Valley Community Christmas Fundraiser event.

THE DIRT: Understanding the work throughout Burke Pt. 1

Many of you have witnessed the massive amount of work taking place in Canyon Creek, near Burke. Cleanup of historic mine waste, as part of the Bunker Hill Superfund Site (BHSS) selected remedy, has begun for this area.

Silver Valley Sports: Dec. 2 - 8

Winter sports are back in FULL swing

Montana quartet faces multiple trafficking charges

Deputies with the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office seized trafficking amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine during a stop on Thursday night.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and jail bookings for Shoshone County Sheriff's Office.

Shoshone County officials discuss future plans Pt. 2

Shoshone County Commissioner Jeff Zimmerman was recently re-elected to his seat as District 3 Commissioner and after finishing a two-year term, he is looking toward a few bigger goals and projects during his longer four-year term in office.

Over the Hill: Snowshoeing on Stevens Lakes Trail

Winter has a way of changing our landscape and making any outdoor excursion all the more an adventure. It also makes said excursions more difficult.

Wallace SD secures funding for meals program

For most students, the weekend is a time of joy. Days off school, the possibility of an adventure-filled Saturday, or maybe the ability to grab a few extra hours of sleep. But for some students, the weekend means more questions than answers.

Jimmy Lee Allen, 70

Jimmy Lee Allen, 70, of Kingston, Idaho, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024, at his Kingston home surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born on February 10, 1954, in Kellogg, Idaho, a son of Jerry Allen and Ruth (Brien) Allen.

Commissioners ask county officials to review wage study proposal

On Wednesday, Commissioners Jeff Zimmerman and Tracy Casady asked the county’s elected officials and department heads to review a proposal from Thompson Consulting Group.

QUICK TAKES: Storylines going into Boys SVT

Winter sports go into full effect this week, with the boys finally catching up to the girls on the hardwood and wrestling going into full swing.

Festival of Trees kicks off in Shoshone County

Fundraiser helps feed the Meals on Wheels budget for the year

The Festival of Trees returns this week in Wallace and Osburn. Tabletop trees and themed baskets are auctioned off to benefit Silver Valley Meals on Wheels at the Shoshone County Courthouse and the Osburn Senior Center.

Commissioners considering options for airport fuel

Last week, the Shoshone County Commissioners made the decision to look elsewhere for their fuel supply at Shoshone County Airport near Smelterville.

Kay Frances Garitone, 82

Kay Frances Garitone, 82, of Wallace, Idaho, passed away on November 19, 2024, at the Schneidmiller House, Hospice of North Idaho in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. A lifelong resident of Wallace, Kay was born on February 10, 1942, to Frank and Bernadine Kelly.

Johnny (John) Milliron, 51

Johnny (John) Ray Milliron, 51, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away November 27, 2024, at Providence Sacred Heart Hospital, Spokane, Wash. John was born on July 31, 1973, in Butte, Mont., a son of the late Violet Milliron.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.

Thompson Pass closed for the year

The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office has announced that Thompson Pass is officially closed for the season.