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OPINION: For Haley, winning may not be everything

Dave Leroy, a former Idaho lieutenant governor and attorney general, is a co-chair of Nikki Haley’s presidential campaign in Idaho. He says the former U.N. ambassador and former South Carolina governor has the credentials and “prescription” for a successful presidency.

Mullan beefs up shop class thanks to CTE grant

Upgrades to the shop classroom at Mullan Jr./Sr. High School should result in expanded opportunities for career technical education students at the small school.

Marion 'Mick' Lyle Buzzard, 93

Marion (Mick) Buzzard, 93, a beloved resident of North Star Retirement Community in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho (where he was known as the “Tomato Man”), passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at The Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Looking for the positive

Area schools encourage good behavior through intervention, support programming

Schools across North Idaho and the country are supporting students through Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports programs.

Sweep-stakes

Kellogg custodian finalist in national contest

Kellogg High School custodian announced as contest finalist

Shoshone commissioners pause decision on voting machines

Shoshone County commissioners are reevaluating options to spend on voting equipment as part of a $15,752 Help America Vote Act grant award after responses from the public on the topic.

Frances 'Juanita' Bohannon, 71

Frances "Juanita" Bohannon, 71

Second Harvest's mobile market plans Pinehurst pop-up site

An assortment of free nonperishable and fresh items are available to individuals and families through a drive through distribution, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29 at Our Savior Lutheran Church at 15 S Division St., Pinehurst.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail

I-90 projects on the horizon for Shoshone County

Roadwork throughout Shoshone County’s portion of the I-90 corridor is expected to resume thanks to the milder-than-usual winter weather that has been enjoyed by many.

Silver Valley Sports: Feb. 19 - 25

Wildcat wrestlers finish third at state tournament; Kellogg, Wallace, and Mullan boys basketball seasons end early at districts.

Winner selected in Kellogg pole banner contest

Winner selected in Kellogg pole banner contest

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings from Shoshone County jail

Wallace City Council approves bid for 6th Street Bridge

Apollo Construction, a Washington-based, Native American-owned construction outfit was the lowest of the five bidding groups, at $3,788,755.

Harry (Rick) Daugherty, 68

Harry (Rick) Daugherty, beloved father, grandfather, brother, & uncle passed away on February 19, 2024, in the presence of his family at his home in Post Falls, Idaho.

Marty and Max: Escrow, the blind side of real estate

In real estate, there too is a blind side, and this is where things can get a little scary and you too need insurance. Title Insurance. I visited with subject matter expert Jacquelyn Scappini with North Idaho Title to help navigate the nuances of title insurance.

Patricia 'Pat' Eileen Castellan, 96

A life-long resident, Pat spent her early years in Mace, Idaho attending Burke Grammar School. She later moved to Wallace, where she graduated from Wallace High School.

Joanne Bowers, 88

Passing peacefully in her sleep, Joanne Bowers left this world on February 12, 2024.

Stanley Hilton Shapiro, 73

Dr. Stanley Hilton Shapiro, 73, beloved life partner of Kristi Beamis and physician to many passed away quietly at home in Pinehurst, Idaho on Thursday, February 15, 2024.

Registration open for Leadman 20

This year the event is on Saturday, April 20, and will begin on Kellogg Peak, where competitors will kick the race off with a one-mile ski/snowboard run where they will transition into the mountain bike portion of the competition before capping the race off with four-mile run to the finish line.

'Leaders don’t talk about leading, leaders simply lead'

Hundreds of people, including more than 100 fellow law enforcement officers from various departments and agencies, filled the Kellogg High School gymnasium on Saturday morning to remember and honor the beloved former sheriff.

Silver Valley Sports: Feb 12 - 18

Kellogg girls bow out in two; Wallace boys get back to back wins to end season; Kellogg wrestling wins districts, sends 17 to state.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Shoshone County arrests and jail bookings

Snow, stunts and SkiJor

Three days of competitive snow sports began in true “lawless Wallace” style.

Mercedes McLain, 34

Born Oct. 12, 1989, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, to George McLain and Danielle Curry, Mercedes Elizabeth McLain passed away from breast cancer, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, in Liberty Lake, Wash.

'Small but mighty' teams tackle mental health

Participants in Western Community Assessment Network talk mental health in rural communities

Sandra Lee Martz, 74

Sandra Lee Martz, 74, of Mullan, Idaho, passed away Feb. 7, 2024. She was born Oct. 22, 1949, in Deadwood, S.D., to Oswald and Marion Huata.

Zanetti grant funds projects in Wallace, Osburn

Fostering spaces for the senior citizens in Shoshone County was a passion Silverton resident Bill Zanetti set out to provide for beyond his lifetime.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail

Fire trucks and ladders

Shoshone Fire District No. 2 brings "quint" fire truck into service

James Lemm, 87

James Lelin Lemm passed away Feb. 9, 2024, in his sleep at 87. James was best known by his nickname Jim Sr. Sr was living comfortably in an assisted living home in Post Falls with Ruth. He is survived by Ruth, his wife of 70 years; and children Kathy, Lynda and Jimmy; with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

OPINION: Why Republicans should ditch Trump

I don’t know about you, but I’m not ready for the Republican presidential race to end. So, I say good for Nikki Haley.

Peggy White appointed to clerk's seat

A familiar face is returning to the Shoshone County Courthouse now that Peggy White has been appointed to fill the vacant clerk position.

Shoshone driveway ordinance gets second public hearing

The Shoshone Board of County Commissioners are working closely with the county’s planning and zoning department to make sure that a proposed ordinance change doesn’t end up penalizing residents.

Phillip Lee Chapman, 68

Phillip Lee (P.L.) Chapman, 68, of Rathdrum, Idaho, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Feb. 5, 2024, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. P.L. was born on Jan. 21, 1956, in St. Maries, Idaho, to Glenn R. Chapman and Geraldine M. (Jurgens) Chapman.

Joel Ford, 77

Joel Ford, 77, of Clarkston, Wash., passed away unexpectedly Feb. 5, 2024.

Irene R. Hebert, 85

With heavy hearts, the family of Irene R. Hebert announces her passing. Irene was welcomed into heaven on Feb. 12, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of unconditional love and laughter. Irene was a genuine person, had a beautiful soul, with her family being her biggest joy. She will be remembered for her quick wit, her sense of humor, homemade pasties and her ability to write amazingly funny and accurate poetry.

Cold case closed after 90 years

Game warden went missing in 1934, pronounced dead in 1942

Game warden missing persons case closed after 90 years

Silver Valley Sports: Feb. 5 - 11

Kellogg girls advance to state; Mullan, Wallace girls' seasons end.

Wallace will be battleground for extreme ski competition

Ski Jor returns to Wallace for President's Day Weekend

Student logo designs captured in quilts

Friends of the River Coalition challenged Kellogg students to create a new logo for the nonprofit

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail

Darrell Michael 'Mike' Gunderson, 52

In the late morning hours of Feb. 7, 2024, Darrell Michael “Mike” Gunderson passed away at the age of 52. He is survived by his wife, Flo; his son, Richard; his daughter, Austyn and her husband, Rene; his daughter, Rylie; his brothers, Curt and Robby; and his nephews, Dylan, Braden and Bryce. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, friends and dogs.

Susan Ann Griffith, 82

A longtime Silver Valley resident and community member, Susan Ann Griffith, 82, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away peacefully Feb. 7, 2024, due to complications from pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome.

Ruby E. Miles, 87

Ruby E. (Raber) Miles passed away Feb. 7, 2024, surrounded by her family at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Wash.

Not done yet

Lady Wildcats ready for big opportunities at state tournament

Almost one year to the day, the Kellogg Wildcats had their season ended by the Ambrose Archers – the four-point loss at Lewiston High School was a feeling that Jana Nearing and her team couldn’t shake.

'A life dedicated to public service'

Local officials remember Sheriff Mike Gunderson

“Mike Gunderson lived a life dedicated to public service and helping those around him.”

From poor farm to mountain manor

Couple brings historic Silverton building back to life

Elizabeth Allison took a pandemic trip to Idaho which wound up changing her family’s whole business trajectory. A looming building off the highway in Silverton compelled her to take the nearest exit and see who owned the structure.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail

'Do the right thing by these victims'

Idaho State Police forensics lab 2023 sexual assault evidence report

A new report by Idaho State Police on sexual assault evidence collected in 2023

Police raid in Pinehurst leads to substantial meth bust

The Shoshone County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at a Pinehurst residence on Wednesday night that resulted in the seizure of trafficking amounts of methamphetamine.

Ryan Russell Austin, 36

Ryan Russell Austin, 36, a blessed son, father, and brother, of Wallace, Idaho, passed away on February 2, 2024, at Silverton Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia in Silverton, Idaho.

Clarabel Leone Hei, 93

Clarabel L. Hei, 93, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, of Silverton, Idaho passed away on February 4, 2024, at The Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Marty and Max: Q&A to avoid first-time home buyer catastrophes

Marty sits down with local lender Alisha Neff to discuss some of the pitfalls that first-time buyers routinely fall into.

John Jurkovich, 97

John was born July 29, 1926, in Wallace, Idaho to Mate (Matt) and Mary Jurkovich.

Jaylene Patrice McCoy, 38

Jaylene Patrice McCoy, 38, of Wallace, Idaho, beloved sister, aunt, and best friend, passed away on February 3, 2024, at The Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Trading combat boots for ski boots

Airmen and their families enjoy a day at Silver Mountain

Fairchild Air Force Base crews and their families took part in Snowfest at Silver Mountain Resort

Margie Mae Casteel, 102

Margie Mae Casteel, 102, of Silverton, Idaho, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother many times over passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024, at Silverton Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia where she had been a resident for several years.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and jail bookings for Shoshone County jail

Businesses wanted for Silver Valley Career Fair

The fair is set up similarly to a business conference where students will have the ability to register for breakout sessions hosted by local businesses – these breakout sessions will allow those businesses to explain and/or demonstrate what their business does and how a person could benefit from working for that company or in that industry.

Parking lots

Lookout Ski and Rec. Area battles parking issues on busy weekends

The 2023/24 ski season has left a lot to be desired, but when the snow does fly it brings out a crowd, which can make simple things – like finding a parking spot – a big issue.

Silver Valley Sports: Jan. 29 - Feb. 4

Lady Miners take top seed in after OT thriller; Kellogg girls set to begin district tournament; Wildcat wrestlers continue to build momentum.

Tammy Standridge Sauer, 61

Tammy Standridge Sauer, 61, of Pinehurst, Idaho left us peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, January 28, 2024.

Morbeck Foundation accepting 2024 grant applications

The Frank A. Morbeck Community Foundation recently announced that they have begun accepting applications for their 2024 grant cycle. The Wallace-based Morebeck Foundation has donated over $3.3 million since its inception in 2001 and is opening up applications for both youth and community categories.

Grant to bolster Shoshone County polling stations

HAVA grant to bolster voting devices available at four polling stations

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail

OPINION: ‘Save us from ourselves,’ says Congress

Given the conservative nature of the Idaho Legislature, you’d think that a resolution calling for a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution would sail through with flying colors.

BORDER SHENANIGANS: ‘Appalling and immoral’

I have just read in the Coeur d’Alene Press, Jan. 27, that Idaho’s Gov. Little is planning to send two teams of state troopers to the Texas border in the coming weeks. This to help secure the open border which he blames on President Biden.

$11 million to be spent on future Shoshone bridge projects

An open house was previously scheduled for January 17, but was canceled due to the extreme winter weather that the area received – but the information that was to be presented at that meeting is available and the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) believes that it should still be presented to the public.

Kiwanis book drive to start later this month

Local Kiwanis Club President Braden Thomas had been thinking about a book drive for many years after several people told him that books weren’t always accessible for kids to take home with them from local schools – especially at the younger grade levels.

Kellogg students win awards in democracy, patriotism contest

Voice of Democracy,