Wednesday, April 30
Go for the great
Brandon Toews took a big risk to “go for the great,” a few years ago when he founded Delvepro, a Silver Valley-based construction company that specializes in excavation construction.
Tuesday, April 29
Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.
Silver Valley Sports: April 21 - 27
Postseason begins this week for spring sports
Idella R. Wegner (Dingman), 89
Idella Roberta Wegner (Dingman) was born in Beulah, N.D., on Sept. 23, 1935, and moved to Billings, Mont., when she was 5 ½ years old, then moved to Kellogg, Idaho, in July of 1946, where she went to school.
Wallace photography museum changes things up
More than a few changes are coming to a popular Wallace photography museum.
THE DIRT: Fish Consumption Advisory for the CDA Basin
North Idaho offers some of the best fishing opportunities in the region, with Coeur d’Alene Lake and surrounding waters providing a rich habitat for a variety of fish species.
Larry Dean Goodson, 76
Larry Dean Goodson, of Rose Lake, passed away on March 23, 2025, at Deaconess Hospital. He was born January 2, 1949, in Kellogg, Idaho, to Leah and Rex Goodson. He was the youngest of 7 children.
Pinehurst man sentenced in child pornography case
A Pinehurst man who pleaded guilty to child pornography charges will serve at least three years in prison following a sentencing on Monday morning.
Friday, April 25
Guilty verdict returned in Shoshone County fentanyl trial
A Montana man was found guilty of numerous drug-related charges following a trial last week in Shoshone County.
Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and jail bookings for Shoshone County.
South Fork Sewer District hosting workshops to discuss rate increases
The South Fork Sewer District will be hosting three workshops to discuss upcoming rate increases for its customers.
Pub Crawl this weekend in Wallace
It's beers and blues this Saturday as the Wallace Chamber hosts their annual North Idaho Craft Beer Pub Crawl.
Mental health clinic opens in Osburn
A familiar building has a new tenant now that WestWind Wellness Clinic has opened in the former Shoshone News-Press office.
Tuesday, April 22
Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.
Cecelia Jean Ruff, 91
Cecelia Jean Ruff, 91, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away on April 14, 2025, at Mountain Valley of Cascadia Health and Rehabilitation in Kellogg, Idaho. Cecelia was born on September 13, 1933, in Walton, N.Y., to Lawrence and Gladys Armstrong.
Leadman sells out during cold weekend
After five straight years of Leadman being run in near-perfect Spring conditions, Silver Mountain Marketing Manager and race organizer Gus Colburn said that the event was due for a bad weather day. Despite the tough conditions, Leadman was a muddy good time for athletes, volunteers, and spectators alike.
Silver Valley Sports: April 14 - 20
Kellogg Golf wins again; Busy week for area teams.
Montana woman pleads not guilty to trafficking charges
A Montana woman pleaded not guilty to trafficking charges on Monday morning during an arraignment in Shoshone County’s District Court.
Mark Lindstrom, 79
Mark Lindstrom passed away on April 15, 2025, in Missoula, Montana, at the age of 79. Mark was born in Wallace, Idaho, on October 10, 1945, to Philip and Isobel Lindstrom.
Friday, April 18
Silver Valley spring fling silent auction benefits Children Run Better Unleaded Project
The Silver Valley Community Resource Center is celebrating the change of seasons with a spring fling silent auction from 10-4 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at the Avista auditorium at 120 Hill St., Kellogg.
Osburn church fire ruled an accident
A fire that broke out inside the Seventh Day Adventist Chruch during the early hours of Thursday morning has been ruled accidental, according to the Idaho State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Mary Lou Cerini Strobel, 71
Mary Lou Cerini Strobel, 71, of Silverton, Idaho, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her Silverton home on April 12, 2025. Mary Lou was born on September 10, 1953, in Petaluma, Calif., a daughter of Vernon and Angelina (Cerini) Katen.
Patricia Cotting, 69
Patricia (Envik) Cotting, 69, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Sandpoint, Idaho. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Lakeview Funeral Home with Pastor Hollis Stewart officiating. Burial will follow at the Lakeview Cemetery.
More work needed at Moon Pass rockslide site
Additional work is needed to stabilize a section of Moon Pass that was buried beneath a rockslide over a year ago.
Serena Cogburn, 54
Serena Marie Cogburn was born on May 6, 1970, in Silverton, Idaho, and passed away on March 31, 2025, at the age of 54 after a courageous battle with bone cancer. She lived a life filled with love, strength, and a deep sense of adventure.
Gary Greg Truitt, 71
Gary Greg Truitt, 71, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went peacefully to his heavenly home on April 15, 2025. He passed at his home in Wallace, Idaho, in the presence of his loved ones. Gary was born on September 19, 1953 to Charles and Beatrice (Booker) Truitt in Wallace, Idaho.
Cat Wranglers gearing up for purr-fect fundraiser
It's that time of the year again, spring has sprung, and the Silver Valley’s feral feline population is heading toward a stray cat-astrophe.
Favorite things about the Silver Valley: Lookout Pass Free Ski School
For more than eight decades, the Lookout Pass Free Ski School has been teaching area youth the ins and outs necessary to hit the slopes.
SAVE ACT: Suppresses the vote of women
Sen. Crapo has co-sponsored a bill making it harder for married women to vote. He claims this new law is to affirm that only citizens can vote in federal elections. There are some non-citizens holding green cards and working in the U.S. who are allowed to vote in certain city and some state elections but they are already barred from federal elections, making this new law extraneous.
Carol Ann (Jaeger) Poulson, 89
Carol Anne (Jaeger) Poulson, 89, of Spokane Valley, Washington (formerly of Kellogg and Hermiston, Oregon), passed away January 29, 2025 at home. Carol was born in Kellogg on July 18, 1935; she was the daughter of Eldon and Goldie (Kendig) Jaeger.
Thursday, April 17
Reports: Shoshone County deputies delayed medical care for man who died in jail
The death of a man in the Shoshone County jail last fall could have been prevented had deputies not delayed seeking emergency medical care for six hours, public records revealed.
Tuesday, April 15
Montana man pleads guilty in fentanyl case
A Montana man pleaded guilty to possession of fentanyl with intent to deliver on Monday morning at the Shoshone County Courthouse.
Neon sign sparks fire in Pinehurst
Idaho State Fire Marshals said a faulty neon sign resulted in a fire on Thursday evening at Jim’s Towing and Auto Repair.
Joan L. Boyd, 81
Joan L. Boyd died on April 2, 2025. She had Parkinson’s Disease for more than five years. Over the last three years, she resided at Rockwood Retirement Center South Hill in Spokane, where she received excellent 24-hour care from the skilled nursing staff.
THE DIRT: What you need to know about ICP Permits
Spring is in the air, and you know that means; it’s time to swap snow boots for sneakers and get back outside, residents of North Idaho are eager to get outside and work in their yards. Before heading out to work, are you confident you have everything you need? Sure, you have your shovel, your gloves, and your freshly applied sunscreen. But what about your permit?
Michael Andrew Magura, 75
Michael Andrew Magura, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away on April 12, 2025.
Silver Valley Sports: April 7 - 13
Busy week as area teams move into the heart of their spring schedules
Leadman just days away
The 21st annual Leadman Triathlon is this weekend, and recent weather has the racecourse looking like one for the ages.
Elizabeth 'Bette' Ann Krause, 97
Elizabeth “Bette” Ann Krause, 97, of Silverton, Idaho, passed away on April 10, 2025, at Silverton of Cascadia Health and Rehabilitation in Silverton, Idaho, where she had been a resident for several years. Bette was born on June 5, 1926, in Bessemer, MI, a daughter of the late Andrew and Inga (Leppala) Halmon.
Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.
Joseph Bayard Miller, Jr., 73
Joseph Bayard Miller Jr., MD, beloved husband, father, and retired doctor, passed away on February 15, 2025, in Silverton, Idaho, surrounded by his wife, daughter and best family friend, Bonnie Merrick. Born on October 23, 1951, to Joseph Bayard Miller Sr. and Gloria Miller in New Orleans, LA,
Lights, camera, action for local film festival
Cinephiles of the Silver Valley had better get their popcorn ready because the Idaho Panhandle Film Festival is this Saturday.
Friday, April 11
Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.
Shoshone County to look before they LEAP
The Shoshone County Commissioners decided against entering into an agreement with LEAP Charities concerning a property in Silverton.
Idaho Supreme Court hears road validation appeal
The fate of a much-debated section of road in Shoshone County went before the Idaho Supreme Court on Wednesday at the University of Idaho.
DOE looking for food program sponsors
The Idaho Department of Education is looking for Shoshone County-based sponsors to help them provide healthy, balanced meals to Idaho children through the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
Tuesday, April 8
Silver Valley Youth Sports
The Kellogg Wildcat 6th grade girls team recently won the Missoula Roundball Tournament, capturing their second title in three years.
Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and jail bookings for the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office.
One person charged, another released following domestic incident in Kellogg
A Kellogg woman has been charged with aggravated battery with traumatic injury following a strange incident last Friday night.
Shooters gonna shoot
Silver Valley boy to compete at Elks Hoops Shoot National Competition
Bridger Heyn is a unique kid. He doesn’t play video games, he doesn’t watch a ton of TV, and he isn’t glued to a cell phone or tablet. He plays basketball, like, a lot of basketball. Something that is pretty easy to recognize from the second he walks into any gym.
Passionate members fuel improvements at PGC
For 97 years, the Pinehurst Gold Course has been a popular stop for casual linksters, but the course’s staff and club members are hoping that a few upgrades can make the experience even better.
Friday, April 4
Gary Eugene Fuller, 88
Gary Eugene Fuller, 88, of Osburn, Idaho, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully at his Osburn home surrounded by his family on March 29, 2025. Gary was born on January 31, 1937, in Townsend, Wisconsin, a son of the late George and Dorothy (Zingler) Fuller.
Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and jail bookings for Shoshone County Sheriff's Office.
Shannon Kay Bening, 70
Shannon Kay Bening, 70, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025.
RMEF funds projects in Shoshone, Kootenai Counties
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its vast array of partners have supplied $4,197,169 to improve wildlife habitat throughout Idaho.
County officials hopeful for SRS
Shoshone County Public Works Director Jessica Stutzke met with the Shoshone County Commissioners to discuss the potential impacts if the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 is not passed.
Bridge work set to begin in Kellogg
Traffic in Kellogg is going to be a little different this year as work begins on the Bunker Ave. Bridge.
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.,
Daniel Shultz, 79
Daniel G. Shultz, 79, of Thompson Falls, Mont., passed away at his home on March 5, 2025. Born on July 18, 1946,
Tuesday, April 1
Silver Valley Sports: Mar. 24 - 30
Spring sports get busy!
THE DIRT: EPA conducting waterfowl survey
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with wildlife management staff from State, Federal, and Tribal organizations, is conducting a study to develop tools for monitoring waterfowl health and exposure to lead contamination in the Lower Coeur d’Alene River Basin.
SCSO creates new medical staff position
The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office is hiring for a position they officially created last week after meeting with the county commissioners.
Stanley Carl Taylor, 78
Stanley “Stan” Carl Taylor, 78, a long-time resident of Wallace, Idaho, passed away on March 22, 2025
