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Linda Maravilla, 75

Linda Loree (Brower) Maravilla passed from this earthly life into her heavenly destiny on Tuesday, November 19, 2024,

Kenneth Lewis Mayer, 69

Kenneth (Ken) Lewis Mayer passed away on November 21, 2024. Born on June 7, 1955, in Rupert, Idaho.

KSD reporting strong numbers following schedule change

The proof, as they say, is in the pudding. And the Kellogg School District is happy to report that through more than a quarter of the 2024/25 school year, the gamble to move from a traditional school week to a pilot 4-day week is paying off.

Marjorie May Gust, 89

Marjorie May Gust, 89, of Osburn, Idaho, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on November 23, 2024, at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg, ID. Marjorie was born on April 4, 1935 in Miles City, MT, a daughter of the late Carl and Betty (Algee) Miller.

SAVE to host holiday fundraiser

Each year, Shoshone County’s SAVE Coalition partners with the Fainting Goat in Wallace for a fundraiser that benefits area families.

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony this weekend

In the Silver Valley, the holiday season doesn’t truly kick off until Silver Mountain’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Shoshone County officials discuss future plans Pt. 1

Now that Election Day has come and gone, what can the residents of Shoshone County expect from their recently elected officials?

Smelterville standoff ends peacefully

A standoff between law enforcement and a Silver Valley man ended peacefully Wednesday afternoon.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and jail bookings for Shoshone County jail.

Former FEMA lots near Bumblebee Bridge cause headaches for Shoshone County

Public comments over the future of two former FEMA lots have continued in the weeks following an Oct. 8 Board of County Commissioners meeting giving an update of the clean up near the Bumblebee Bridge.

Silver Valley Sports: Nov. 18 - 24

Girls basketball opens; Kellogg drops SVT championship; All-League Football Teams

Shoshone County receives Thanksgiving gift

Idaho Strategic Resources steps up to cover costs for new heating system

Last week, Grant Brackebusch with Idaho Strategic Resources (ISR) contacted Shoshone County Public Works Director Jessica Stutzke to tell her that ISR would like to cover the cost of replacing the heating system in the county’s District 1 Road Shop.

THE DIRT: Mining in Burke Canyon

Part I

The first discovery of lead – silver - zinc ore in the Silver Valley was on May 2nd,1884 in what is now known as the community of Burke. This first discovery was staked and named the Tiger. Three days later, on the opposite side of the Canyon, the Poorman Claim was staked. These early discoveries were just the beginning.

Kay Yvonne King, 89

Kay Yvonne King, 89, of Prichard, Idaho, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on October 4, 2024, at her home in Prichard. Kay was born on February 25, 1935, in Spokane, Wash., daughter of the late Arthur McElroy and Hazel (Rhoades) McElroy.

Silver Valley Community Christmas Fund to host annual telethon next week

Each year, the Silver Valley Community Christmas Fund aims to ensure that no one goes hungry during the holidays – But Shoshone County Clerk Peggy White thinks the need may be greater than ever.

DEQ awards $15,000 to Clarkia Water and Sewer District

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $15,000 facility planning grant to Clarkia Water and Sewer District in Shoshone County, Idaho.

BLM seeks public input on West Fork Pine Creek route

The Bureau of Land Management wants public input on the proposed West Fork Pine Creek Route Structures Project to determine potential environmental impacts.

New trustee selected for Community Library Network board

Only two Community Library Network trustee candidates were nominated Thursday to potentially replace former Trustee Karen Campbell's open seat, Tony Ambrosetti and Michelle Lippert.

Barrett Lagerquist, 80

Former Kellogg resident, Barrett D. Lagerquist went home to his lord on November 11th in Portland, Oregon. Barrett was born on January 29, 1944, in Williston, ND to Ture and Seene Lagerquist.

Judy Pearce, 79

Elmo – Judy Pearce, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born on January 3, 1945, in St. Ignatius, MT to Thomas and Virginia (McDougal) Jeffries.

Robert 'Bob' Earl Launhardt, 92

Robert “Bob” Earl Launhardt, 92, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away on November 1, 2024, at Mountain Valley of Cascadia, Kellogg, Idaho. Robert was born on December 1, 1931, in Collinsville, Ill., the second of five children to the late Carl and Anna (Lorenz) Launhardt

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and jail bookings for Shoshone County jail.

Beldon Landsidel, 61

On November 11, 2024, Beldon was called by the Lord. He was born in Wallace, Idaho, on 12/14/62

Silver Valley Sports

What teams are poised to make a deep postseason run? Which teams are still a year or two out from their next successful run? And who are the names we’re going to be hearing and talking about over the next few months?

Silver Mountain employee struck by accidental gunshot

An off-duty employee of Silver Mountain received a non-life threatening injury Sunday night when a gun accidentally discharged at the at the top of the mountain, according to a news release from Silver Mountain.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and jail bookings for Shoshone County jail

Return of the Turkey Trot, Wallace Elks Thanksgiving Day dinner

Michael Hoffman has one message for folks in the Silver Valley this Thanksgiving Day: “Do the Turkey Trot with us!” Inspired by other runs to fight hunger, the money and food donations raised through the informal race will benefit the Wallace Food Bank.

THE DIRT: Land use transfers to support economic development and recreational opportunities in the Silver Valley

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) finalized three land transfers and a renewable lease agreement for property located within the Bunker Hill Superfund Site, helping advance local economic development and recreational opportunities.

Rod H. Johnson, 84

Rod H. Johnson, 84, of Reno, Nevada, and formerly of Wallace, Idaho, passed away on October 29, 2024, at Northern Nevada Medical Center in Reno, Nevada. Rod was born Dec. 11, 1939, in Wallace, Idaho, a son of the late Howard Johnson and Thelma (Tweed) Groos.

Nominating period open for Silver Valley Shop-With-A-Cop

The Osburn Police Department’s annual Shop-With-A-Cop holiday event is looking for shopper nominations.

Traffic stop yields trafficking amounts of meth in Shoshone County

A pair of Montana men were arrested last week after a traffic stop resulted in the discovery trafficking amounts of methamphetamine.

County to replace failed heating system at Murray Shop

A total failure of the heating system at Shoshone County’s District 1 shop in Murray is forcing the county to dig into their cash to keep the shop running.

Roads on Coeur d’Alene, St. Joe Districts Close for Logging

The Idaho Panhandle National Forests announced the closures of two forest roads for logging operations.

Meth, marijuana, and guns found during search of Pinehurst home

A joint operation between Pinehurst Police, the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office, and the Idaho Department of Corrections Probation and Parole led to the arrest of two individuals last week.

SV Chamber kicks off Shop Small promotion

Shop Small in the Silver Valley kicked off this past weekend with the Silver Valley Chamber’s Annual Winter Evening Market.

Silver Valley Sports: Nov. 4 - 10

Wallace football bows out in playoffs; Area All-League Volleyball Teams announced

Pride versus pride

Self-respect and dignity were the subjects of Retired Army National Guard Maj. Andrew Whipple’s message to veterans at the Silver Valley Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony on Monday morning.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and jail bookings for Shoshone County jail

Shoshone County ski hills ready for season

Lookout Pass opens this weekend, while Silver Mountain's grand opening is just a few weeks away.

All signs are pointing toward this year’s ski season being one for the books and Shoshone County’s two ski hills are excited for the coming weeks.

Alan 'Al' Dale Orton, 65

Alan “Al” Dale Orton, 65, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother of Pinehurst, Idaho, and formerly of Lewiston, Idaho, passed away November 4, 2024, at his home. Alan was born on July 28, 1959, in Frankfort, Germany, a son of the late Ronald Orton and Anneliese (Mache) Orton.

Crews pull double duty in Pinehurst house fire

Emergency crews responded to a residential structure fire on Monday afternoon that reignited early Tuesday morning.

Lindsey, Zimmerman headline incumbent sweep on Election Day

83.9% of registered voters cast 6,214 votes, re-electing Jeff Zimmerman and Holly Lindsey, while also doing their part to retain state legislators Phil Hart, Dale Hawkins, and Heather Scott.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and jail bookings for Shoshone County

Joyce Naomi Dunphy, 91

Joyce Naomi Dunphy, 91, of Post Falls, Idaho, and formerly of Wallace, Idaho, passed away on September 21, 2024, at Guardian Angel Homes in Post Falls, Idaho.

Silver Valley Sports: Oct. 28 – Nov. 3

Kellogg Cross Country ends on a high note; Tiger football struggles in playoff opener.

Young: "We like our chances" ahead of playoff matchup with Carey

The Miners had to wait a week, but they now know who they get in the first round of the 1A State Playoffs. A nice, long road trip and the chance to face the number one team in the state, Carey Panthers.

Shoshone County considering new public defense office

Last week, the Shoshone County Commissioners met with Eric Fredericksen with the Idaho State Public Defenders Office to discuss establishing an Institutional Public Defense Office in Shoshone County.

IV fluid shortage impacts felt in North Idaho

Medical supply chains disrupted during Hurricane Helene in late September are still sending out waves through health care agencies across the country and in North Idaho. Hospitals in Kootenai County are working to conserve their store of IV fluids after Baxter International factory in North Carolina was flooded. The factory is one of the biggest IV fluid suppliers in the country, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Upcoming Veterans Day events

A multitude of events will be held across North Idaho leading up to and on Veterans Day in honor of the service and sacrifice of our military heroes.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and jail bookings for Shoshone County.

This time, it's Even Louder!

The show is the direct sequel to one the theater performed in March 2023, and Robinson hopes to recapture the lighthearted, psychedelic magic that made “Laugh In, Out Loud” a hit.

BOCC questioning new pay matrix

Misunderstanding or misinformation? That was the question Commissioner Dave Dose was trying to get answered on Wednesday morning.

Barry Clinton 'Clint' Blegen, 66

Barry Clinton “Clint” Blegen, 66, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away on October 28, 2024, at Silverton Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia in Silverton, Idaho. Clint was born on August 5, 1958, in Wallace, Idaho, a son of the late William and Doloris (Kittrell) Blegen.

Irene G. Wolters, 100

Irene G Wolters (Gardner), 100, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away. Irene was born to Coin C Gardner and Clara Ann Bowden in Shamrock, Texas.

Candidates take the stage at SNP/Chamber Forum

The event was open for any candidate on the upcoming ballot to attend, in a low-stakes environment that allowed each candidate to state their platforms and explain why they should get people’s votes. Candidates answered questions during the casual sip and mingle period that followed the presentations.