Monday, June 30
Shooting suspect in firefighter slainings identified
The man suspected of killing two local firefighters has been identified by multiple news agencies as Wess Roley, 20. An anonymous source confirmed that name with The Press on Monday.
Friday, June 27

Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.

Shoshone groups receive Innovia funds
Four organizations in Shoshone County recently received $28,500 in grant funding through the Innovia Foundation’s 2025 Community Grants program.

Keep the air inside your homes safe this summer
Around this time each year, air quality becomes a major concern across North Idaho. As wildfires ignite across the U.S. and Canada, smoke drifts into the panhandle, casting a toxic haze over the region’s typically blue summer skies.

THE DIRT: 2025 Construction Season
Summer arrived early in the Silver Valley this year. The trees have already bloomed, and the snow has melted off the Alhambra Slide. Flowers have been planted, and preparation for summer vacation has begun. Summer also marks the beginning of the construction season, and much is planned within the Bunker Hill Superfund site.

Kellogg men arrested following two seperate drug raids
Deputies with the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) recently executed two search warrants in Kellogg, resulting in the arrests of two individuals identified as known drug dealers.

John Pol, 84
John Pol, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away on May 19, 2025, at Sullivan Park Care Center in Spokane Valley. He was born in Hayden, Idaho, and was considered an ‘oops’ baby when he was born on Jan 9, 1941, to William & Ruth Pol from South Dakota.
Tuesday, June 24

Silver Express Shuttle financing through grants for now
By March, Shoshone County Commissioners hoped to make a final determination of what happens to the Silver Express Shuttle. Their self-imposed deadline of six months has come and passed, but through Federal Transit Administration 5311 grant money which covers the county for two years, the bus program won’t cost taxpayers anything.

Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.

Edward Allen Peterson, 75
Edward Allen Peterson, 75, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away on October 4, 2024 at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene. Edward was born on August 12, 1949, in Kellogg, Idaho, a son of the late Edward and Delores (Hunter) Peterson.

Bob Cochrane, 82
Bob Cochrane, a lifelong Cataldo area resident, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 82. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held Friday, June 27th, at 3:00 PM at The Timbers Roadhouse in Cataldo.

Man dies in crash on Fourth of July Pass
A single-vehicle crash on the Fourth of July Pass led to a fatality on Sunday. Idaho State Police are investigating a crash which took place around 3:26 p.m. on I-90 near mile post 29, in Kootenai County, according to a news release.

Shane Victor Cordeau, 38
Shane was 38 when he unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, from diabetic ketoacidosis. Shane was born December 16, 1986, in Sun Valley, Idaho

Ronald Dean McCracken, 87
Ronald Dean McCracken, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 19th at the age of 87. Born June 15, 1938, in Lewiston, Idaho, to Cecil and Inez McCracken
Friday, June 20

Dennis William Seagraves, 84
Dennis William Seagraves, 84, of Kingston, Idaho, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, at his home in Kingston. Dennis was born on September 15, 1940, in Boise, Idaho. Dennis was the son of Jack and Inez (Chapman) Seagraves.

Loretta Harris, 98
Loretta Irene Harris (Hiller), age 98, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, from natural causes at Country Comfort Residential Care and Assisted Living in Coeur d’Alene.
Arlan Gunderson, 64
Arlan Gunderson, aged 64, passed away on May 27, 2025, in Hayden, Idaho. He was born on May 11, 1961, at the old Providence Hospital in Wallace, Idaho, to George and Roberta Gunderson.

Housing shortage causing concern for Silver Valley leaders
Finding quality, affordable housing in Shoshone County has become increasingly difficult due to a combination of economic, geographic, and social factors. For Paige Olsen, director of the Silver Valley Economic Development Corporation (SVEDC), solving this long-standing issue has become a mission. But despite her tireless efforts, progress remains elusive.

Shoshone BOCC adopts new meeting rules
Last week, the Shoshone County Commissioners formally adopted a new set of rules to guide all future meetings.

Selma Lea Oberg, 86
Selma Lea “Babe” Oberg, 75, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, at her home in Pinehurst. Selma was born on March 16, 1950, in Wallace, Idaho, a daughter of the late Floyd and Bette (Baldwin) Wickstrom.
Tuesday, June 17

Post Falls welcomes Silver Valley native as new city prosecutor
Casey E. Drews will be the new prosecutor for Post Falls. Drews brings nearly a decade of public service and trial experience to the city’s legal services department, according to a press release. She joins the city following her most recent role as a deputy prosecuting attorney for Kootenai County. Drews was also the designated prosecutor for the Mental Health Court Program.

Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.

Robert Joseph 'RJ' Keener, 63
Robert “RJ” Keener, age 63, of Silverton, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on March 18, 1962, in Joplin, Missouri, to Delpha and Robert Keener.

Gyro Days this week
This week marks the 83rd running of the Wallace Gyro Club’s Lead Creek Derby — the club’s signature and sole fundraiser supporting college scholarships, youth programs, and civic initiatives.

Silver Valley makes a change for youth football
For the past 23 years, youth football in the Silver Valley has operated under one banner, but things are changing for the 2025 season.

Greg Wesley Riley, 61
Greg Wesley Riley, 61, of Silverton, Idaho, passed away on June 4, 2025, at his home in Silverton. Greg was born on October 23, 1963, in Bishop, Calif., a son of Kenneth and Dora (Seward) Riley.

Exciting news from Silverton assisted living facility
Silverton Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia recently celebrated two major achievements that will help shape the future of the assisted living facility.
Sunday, June 15
Silver Kings Hard Enduro results: Saturday, June 14
Winners from Saturday's races in Kellogg.
Saturday, June 14
Silver Kings Hard Enduro results Friday, June 13
The event concludes Saturday.
Friday, June 13

Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.

Louis 'Louie' Cordell Jennings, 83
Louis “Louie” Cordell Jennings, 83, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg. Born on July 11, 1941, in Kellogg to Charlie and Theresa Jennings

Shoshone County swimming pool roundup
It's swimming season!

County seeks public comment over potential North Fork road work
Shoshone County Public Works Director Jessica Stutzke met with the county commissioners earlier this week to discuss several road failures in the North Fork Coeur d’Alene River region of the county.

Construction underway for new campground
The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) in conjunction with Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, is proud to announce the construction of a 26-site tent-only campground along one of America’s most scenic pathways: the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes.
Wednesday, June 11

Silver Valley pair arrested for child abuse
Two Silver Valley residents have been arrested and are facing numerous charges in what law enforcement is calling one of the most unsettling cases of child abuse in recent memory.
Tuesday, June 10

Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.

Zelda May Meligan, 86
Zelda May Meligan, 86, of Kingston, Idaho, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on June 3, 2025, at her home in Kingston. Zelda was born on January 8, 1939, in Pinehurst, Idaho, a daughter of the late Roy Hollingsworth and Zelda (Harbour) Hollingsworth.
A big win for Osburn
Congratulations to Osburn Chief of Police Jason Woody

THE DIRT: Recreate safely in the Bunker Hill Superfund Site
If you plan to explore the great outdoors this summer, it is important to learn more about the risks of lead and metals exposures within the Bunker Hill Superfund Site.

Shoshone County back on track with wage study
After numerous setbacks, Shoshone County is one step closer to completing a long-awaited wage study.
Sunday, June 8

Global podcast star Dan Cummins to speak in Coeur d'Alene
One of the most successful voices in modern podcasting is coming home. Comedian and creator Dan Cummins, an Inland Northwest native whose shows regularly rank among the most listened to globally, will headline a special fireside chat this Wednesday, June 11 at the Innovation Den.
Friday, June 6

Asphalt test failures put brakes to Fourth of July repaving project
Construction along the Fourth of July Pass section of Interstate 90 has stalled in recent weeks, prompting many commuters to question whether the roadwork remains on schedule.

Dawn Marie McLees, 69
Dawn Marie McLees, 69, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side after a very hard-fought battle with cancer on May 02, 2025. Dawn was born in the old Providence Hospital in Wallace, Idaho, on October 30, 1955, and has lived in the Silver Valley for many years.

Dive team making a comeback in Shoshone County
According to Shoshone County Sheriff Holly Lindsey, discussions to reform the team began a few years ago. In the years since, Shoshone Fire District #2 Chief Scott Dietrich has taken an active lead on restarting the group.

Linda Kay Carlile, 71
Linda Kay Carlile, 71, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away on May 29, 2025, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Linda was born on September 1, 1953, in San Diego, Calif., to Robert and Florence (Kelewae) Dunn.
Kellogg to host world class hard-enduro races
Hard-enduro motorcycle racing isn’t for the faint of heart. With heart-stopping jumps and death-defying drops, it demands a rare breed of athlete to take on one of motorsport’s toughest challenges.
Wednesday, June 4

Map the Meal Gap report reveals disparity in food insecurity in North Idaho
Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization, has released its annual Map the Meal Gap report on Idaho that estimates 12.7% of Idahoans are food insecure. Food insecurity is when people don’t have enough to eat and don’t know where their next meal will come from. About 16% of Idaho children face food insecurity, according to the report, an increase from last year’s Map the Meal Gap report, which estimated 11.4% of Idahoans and 14.5% of Idaho children were food insecure.
Tuesday, June 3

Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.

Bridge project to be discussed at open house
An open house is scheduled for Wednesday to discuss an upcoming bridge project near Osburn.

Donna Lee Walker, 76
Donna Lee Walker, 76, of Kellogg, Idaho, passed away on May 29, 2025. She was born in Wallace, Idaho, on June 15, 1948. Donna grew up in a loving family with her parents, Treffle and Lola Simard, brother John Davis, and sister Myrna Yount.

Shoshone County cracking down on meeting rules
BOCC Chairman Jeff Zimmerman presented a list of five rules that had been discussed that would be printed on the back of the board’s meeting agendas that they and the public would adhere to during all future meetings.

Ron Spaulding, 79
Ronald Leroy Spaulding passed away at his home in Pinehurst, Idaho, on May 24, 2025. Ron was 79 years old.

New lobby turns the page on Brooks renovation
Dozens of residents packed the entryway to the Brooks Hotel for the grand reveal of their newly remodeled lobby on Thursday afternoon.