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Another slam dunk for SilverHoops

A record-breaking 210 teams took to the courts at Teeters Field this past weekend in hopes of calling themselves SilverHoops champion.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail

Shoshone BOCC approves EMS wage and radio funds

Last week, the Shoshone County Commissioners met with Shoshone County Fire District #1 Chief John Miller and members of the Shoshone County Ambulance Service District (SCASD) to discuss a wage shortfall within the district.

Pinehurst Days this weekend

The P/K Lions strive to ensure that Pinehurst Days has something for every family member, and once again they’re checking all the boxes.

Ronald Leo Hagman, 89

Ronald Leo Hagman passed away peacefully with his loving wife of 70 years by his side on July 13, 2024, at Coeur d Alene Life Care Center, one month short of his 90th birthday. Born on August 11, 1934, in Kellogg, Idaho, Ron was the beloved youngest son of Julius and Myrtle Hagman.

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HARRIS: High time for a woman president

I’ve been thinking that it’s high time for a woman president in our country. Hillary Clinton came close to it in 2020, getting more popular votes than Trump, and now Kamala Harris is very capable of fulfilling that destiny.

PRESIDENTS: Characteristics of the best

The United States has had 46 presidents since George Washington took office in 1789. With presidential elections coming up soon, it is wise to go back in time and document the positive characteristics of the best presidents who served the United States. I have listed some of the most important positive attributes of our past presidents.

FORC plans Coeur d'Alene River cleanup

It’s time to return to the river. The Friends of the River Coalition (F.O.R.C.) is coordinating its annual river cleanup Saturday, July 27.

Additional work to be completed on Moon Pass

In April, a rockslide wiped out a section of the road, delaying its seasonal opening and requiring hundreds of thousands of dollars in work to clear the debris. The road was reopened in early July, but more work is needed to make sure that another slide doesn’t happen.

KSD settles civil suits

The lawsuits, filed by former Kellogg High School student Travis Lohr and former district employee Dakota Mailloux, stemmed from an incident in June 2023 where the district suspended Lohr after he made a controversial statement during a school assembly.

Carl R. Claflin, 60

Carl R. Claflin, 60, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d'Alene, ID. Carl was born February 24, 1964, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, to Roy and Judith Claflin.

Ronald Milton Childs, 86

Ronald “Ron” Milton Childs, 86, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away peacefully at his Kellogg home on July 18, 2024.

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SCSO continues to make positive strides despite significant needs

Addressing increasing levels of crime in Shoshone County has been a challenge, but the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office is hoping that its efforts throughout the county continue to yield positive results.

Guilty verdict returned in Pinehurst meth case

A 65-year-old Kingston man is facing up to eight years in prison after he was found guilty on several drug charges.

Ronald Bruce Fuller, 85

Ronald Bruce Fuller was born on October 10, 1938, to George and Dorothy Fuller.

Shirley L. Wilson, 73

Shirley L. Wilson, 73, of Pinehurst, Idaho, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, passed away surrounded by her family on July 18, 2024, at The Schneidmiller Hospice House.

The Sundae Edition

Ice cream is universally beloved, but in Shoshone County, there seems to be an intense love for the stuff that goes beyond reason. With roughly 13,000 residents scattered across the sizeable county, there are more than 15 places to stop in and grab an ice-cold sweet treat.

Shoshone County officials review annual audit

Elected officials and department heads throughout Shoshone County met with auditor Tony Matson on Monday to review the county’s annual audit.

Marvin Williams, 79

Marvin Lee Williams of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed peacefully at home with family on June 14, 2024.

LaVonne Reinert, 90

LaVonne Reinert, 90

Annual audit comes with positive news for Shoshone County

Elected officials and department heads throughout Shoshone County met with auditor Tony Matson on Monday to review the county’s annual audit.

City excited for Maverik

The 6,000-square-foot store will be one of the company’s larger facilities, and the expanded design of the facility grounds will make it easily accessible for semi-trucks and recreational vehicles and passenger vehicles.

James Matthew Bennett, 64

James “Jim” Matthew Bennett, 64, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away July 8, 2024, at The Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Albert Walkup, 87

Albert Courtney Walkup passed away after an extended illness on July 14, 2024, in Los Angeles, Calif., just shy of his 88th birthday.

Fire season begins in Shoshone County

Two wildfires were reported in Shoshone County on Thursday, but one has already been contained according to the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office.

Patricia Gail Ray, 70

Patricia Gail Ray, 70, of Smelterville, Idaho, passed away on June 30, 2024, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho.

Charlene Jill Jackson, 91

Charlene Jill Jackson, 91, of Osburn, Idaho.

Efforts on North Fork yielding positive results for SCSO

In the weeks since Memorial Day weekend, things have quieted down on the North Fork according to the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office.

Internship programs continue successful run in Shoshone County

Four students are participating in the county’s internship and clerkship programs under the watchful eyes of the Shoshone County Prosecuting Attorney Ben Allen and Magistrate Judge Keisha Oxendine.

Pinehurst woman makes CCS Honor Roll

Mykenna Wood, of Pinehurst, ID, has earned a place on the Spokane Community College Honor Roll for Spring quarter 2024. Students on the honor roll earned a GPA of 3.0 or above.

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Annual audit meeting scheduled in Shoshone County

The results of a special forensic audit are reportedly right around the corner, but the Shoshone County Commissioners will review the county’s annual audit first.

Cities still waiting on FEMA

Another year, another round of waiting as the city of Kellogg works to revise its aging flood maps.

"A story of 1,000 heroes"

Wallace leadership praises new festival

City leadership expressed their support for the upcoming Wallace Music Fest during their monthly council meeting on Wednesday night.

Wava Nadine Beehner Boyce, 88

Wava Nadine Beehner Boyce, 88, of Pinehurst, Idaho, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away on June 22, 2024, at Silverton Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia in Silverton, Idaho.

John Lee Harrah, 82

John Lee Harrah, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2024 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Shoshone County Fire District evolves recruitment to boost retention

The district operates with six full-time career positions, three part-time/resident firefighters, and about 16 volunteers.

The day the music was revived

In the wake of last week’s decision to cancel the Wallace Blues Festival something magical has happened in Wallace. A new music festival has been born.

ALICE report: wage growth outpaced by inflation

The newest ALICE report shows wage growth was no match for inflation after a decade of falling behind.

Huckleberry Havoc to open at Sixth Street Theater

Will the huckleberries be saved? Will the pie recipe be found? And will the dastardly villain ever get a joke to land?

Kellogg gets ready for SilverHoops

The SilverHoops 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is just a few weeks away and all signs are pointing toward another big year.

Post Falls Police face staffing crunch amid city's growth

'It's not a quick fix'

Ryan Dalke of Post Falls Police wears a lot of hats when it comes to his work. A normal day could range from responsibilities including supervising officers in the field, firearms instruction, is on the SWAT team and body cam footage.

Shoshone County continues to pursue BEAD fund after 'disappointing' challenge testing

After the state's Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment challenge testing opened across the state in June, Colleen Rosson summed up the results in a single word: “disappointing.”

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Shoshone County roads projects moving right along

Numerous road projects are ongoing throughout Shoshone County and according to Public Works Director Jessica Stutzke, they’re doing a good job staying on schedule.

Mine tour bigger than ever!

In a historic mining community, what could be more popular than a mine tour? The most accurate answer to that question might be nothing.

Mark Brett Wilson, 65

Mark Brett Wilson, 65. Brett was born on March 1, 1959, in Kellogg, Idaho

Wallace Blues Festival canceled

Locals rallying to create new music festival

According to Alex Cook, the head of the Wallace Blues Festival Committee, technical issues forced the committee’s hand in pulling the plug.

Shoshone County home sales up, prices down

Flood plain insurance a sticking point for some

Shoshone County housing market numbers increased 3.4% from May 2023 to May 2024 numbers according to real estate portal, Multiple Listing Service, surprising Shoshone County realtor Cindy Carlson. "It’s typically slower in an election year, "Carlson said.

On the fire line

Multi-agency wildland fire training prepares firefighters before the fire strikes

As an engineer for the Forest Service and former helicopter mechanic in the Marine Corps., for Ashley McCarthy, going through wildland fire training was a return to her roots.

Shoshone County jail bookings

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All Hail, the Silver Kings!

This past weekend, Silver Mountain was the center of the hard enduro universe as 538 racers representing all 50 states and several countries descended upon Silver Mountain Resort for the annual Silver Kings Hard Enduro races.

Lloyd Clayton Davis, 93

Lloyd Clayton Davis, 93, of Eugene, Oregon, passed away on May 30, 2024, of age-related causes.

Idaho's Statehood Day to be celebrated in Wallace

The Fourth of July may get all the big attention this week, but in Wallace, the party starts one day earlier when they celebrate Idaho's Statehood Day.

Betty Jo Wilkins Fuller, 81

Betty Jo Wilkins Fuller, 81, of Wallace, Idaho, was born on August 7, 1942, to Walter and Myla Wilkins in Wallace, Idaho.

Washington pair charged with trafficking meth in Shoshone

A pair of arrests during a traffic stop on Thursday night yielded trafficking amounts of methamphetamine.

SV CARES warns of vendor scam concerning mental health fair

Silver Valley CARES announced Monday there have been reports of a scam being conducted to get money from vendors at the Mental Health Fair August 3.