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I-90 project targets stretch between Wolf Lodge, Fourth of July Pass

The Idaho Transportation Department is set to begin resurfacing an 8-mile stretch of I-90 between Wolf Lodge and Fourth of July Pass next week.

House fire results in animal deaths

Officials say a heat lamp caused a house fire that resulted in the death of several animals near the Rose Lake Cutoff on Monday night.

ILED graduation highlights program's strengths

A Silver Valley woman had her charges dismissed as Shoshone County celebrated its first ILED graduate on Monday at the Shoshone County Courthouse.

Chamber Murder Mystery event next week in Wallace

Does an evening of mystery, murder, and fun sound like a good time? Then check out the Silver Valley Chamber’s upcoming interactive production, Murder Mystery: Future Stars of the Silver Valley.

I-90 eastbound exit at Cataldo to close for two weeks

On Monday, the Interstate 90 eastbound exit at Cataldo near milepost 40 will close for approximately two weeks as crews complete paving work ahead of an upcoming traffic shift in April.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.

TRUMP: The irony of it all

It is pretty ironic that the richest man in the world tells some of the poor that they have or are spending too much money. He’s chainsawing the veterans’ health care and social services in Idaho while our state legislators hide out somewhere in the bushes of non-concern.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and jail bookings for Shoshone County jail.

Hunter Ed. class returning to Shoshone County next month

Pinehurst Elementary School will play host to a Hunter Education Course next month, but spots are limited.

Silver Valley Sports: Mar. 17-23

Spring sports fire up

"Fill-in" strategy working at Shoshone County Jail

The Shoshone County Commissioners met with Shoshone County Sheriff Holly Lindsey and Undersheriff Lance Stutzke last week where they updated the board on the status of their jail fill-in strategy.

Storey, Miller among those nominated for North Idaho Hall of Fame

Wallace freshmen Cooper Miller, and Kellogg sophomore Colton Storey were recently announced as finalists for the 62nd annual North Idaho Hall of Fame awards.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.

Jerry Allan Hill, 67

Jerry Allan Hill, 67, of Kingston, Idaho, passed away into the loving embrace of Jesus on March 18, 2025. Jerry was born in Kellogg, Idaho, to George and Helen Hill.

Wallace passes "Special Events" ordinance

A recently adopted ordinance has Wallace residents questioning their future involvement in the city’s many events.

Recent snowfall helps Silver Valley ski hills

Mid-March snowstorms have put the Silver Valley’s local ski hills in prime position to finish the winter strong.

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. Joyce was born on October 23, 1932, in Pierre, SD, the daughter of the late John Lovelace and Naomi (Dot) Lovelace.

IRS: Cuts benefit the wealthy

Trump just cut the number of IRS agents, making them unable to continue collecting billions in back taxes from wealthy tax slackers. Those IRS agents were bringing in a lot more revenue than they were costing in wages.

Firefighter's fight with lymphoma fuels passion for stair climb

Firefighter's fight with lymphoma fuels passion for stair climb

Dylan Browning’s Silver Valley roots go deep. After getting a job at Northern Lakes Fire Protection District last year, he still volunteers as a firefighter in Shoshone County. Joined by fellow North Idaho firefighters on Sunday, he put his body through its paces as part of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Firefighter Stair Climb on Sunday in Seattle.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.

Jury trial returns guilty verdict for Silver Valley woman facing drug charges

A Silver Valley woman is facing up to seven years in prison after a jury returned a guilty verdict last Wednesday in Shoshone County’s District Court.

Harold Lee Stillwell, 82

Harold Lee Stillwell, 82, of Kellogg, ID, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on March 13, 2025, at his home in Kellogg. Harold was born on July 22, 1942, in Texas.

Rosters announced for District 1 All-Star Game

The annual senior showcase is one of the signature events for District 1’s hardwood standouts, but it’s also a major event for the Mullan Jr./Sr. High School’s athletic department.

Jay Faraca, 67

Jay Anthony Faraca, 67, of Newman Lake, Washington, passed away on February 19, 2025 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born on February 26, 1957 in Kellogg, Idaho; the son of Ray and Mary Rae Faraca.

Silver Valley Sports: Mar. 10 -16

Baseball and softball open in Kellogg; Youth sports and all-league basketball teams announced.

Kristen Martindale, 38

Kristen D. Martindale, born March 31, 1986, in Tacoma, Wash., passed away peacefully February 22nd, 2025, in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, with her family by her side.

THE DIRT: Completion of Priority Cleanup Activities in the Ninemile Basin

All priority cleanup activities in the East Fork Ninemile (EFNM) Basin have been successfully completed, marking a significant milestone in environmental cleanup efforts.

Little issues disaster declaration: Flooding fear rise in Kootenai County

Little said the combination of damaged infrastructure and rising runoff creates a dangerous scenario.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.

Blanche E. Adams, 86

Blanche E. Adams, 86, Kingston, passed away, Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Blanche was born March 2, 1939, in Wallace

Kellogg tries to revitalize uptown, find new home for library

What community hubs or businesses would you like to see grow in uptown Kellogg? During a virtual presentation through Rural Minds on Wednesday, Paige Olsen of the Silver Valley Economic Development Corporation spoke of some pending projects and visions for uptown Kellogg. Concerns over “dying buildings” left vacant as their infrastructure deteriorates has been a major concern for Olsen since she became executive director three years ago.

Sheriff responds to post questioning inmate's death

The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office released a lengthy statement on Wednesday night regarding the November death of an inmate after an anonymous social media post encouraged people to take a closer look at the circumstances surrounding the man's death.

Kellogg Library closes temporarily as staff prepare to move to the train depot

Today is the first day the Kellogg Public Library will be closed as staff prepare to move to the Train Depot at 10 E Station Ave., Kellogg. The transition may take more than a month, according to staff estimates.

Silver Valley Sports: Storey of the Year

It was 10 days ago when Colton Storey capped off a stellar season by winning the 113-pound championship at the 3A State Wrestling Championships in Pocatello, but the sophomore sensation already has his eyes on repeating – or even three-peating over the coming years.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and jail bookings for Shoshone County jail.

'Keep wild animals wild'

An unfortunate situation in Osburn last month resulted in the Idaho Department of Fish and Game dispatching a young moose who had taken up residency inside the town.

Local PT wins regional healthcare award

Mountain Valley of Cascadia’s Director of Rehabilitation Tara Lodi, was recently presented with the company’s 2025 Peak Performer Award at the Cascadia Summit in Huntington Beach, California.

Nunsense comes to Sixth Street

The popular off-Broadway show is making its way to the stage in Wallace for the sixth time and stars Joy Persoon, Carol Roberts, Angela Curl, Naomi Medley, and Emily Hasz as the titular nuns, with theater veteran Paul Roberts in the director’s chair.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and jail bookings for Shoshone County jail.

High speed chase near Pinehurst ends in CDA

A Montana man driving a stolen vehicle led law enforcement on a multi-county high-speed chase earlier this week.

Jimmie Allen Ruppert, 84

Jimmie passed away on Jan. 1, 2025, in Sun City West, Arizona. He was born June 16, 1940, in Buhl, Idaho, to Claude & Ruth Ruppert.

Jimmy Lee Allen, 70

Jimmy Lee Allen, 70, of Kingston, Idaho, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024 at his Kingston home surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born on February 10, 1954 in Kellogg, Idaho, a son of Jerry Allen and Ruth (Brien) Allen.

Wallace to host public hearing for special event ordinance

A much-maligned piece of legislation is up for public comment once again, as the Wallace City Council will host a public hearing on its proposed Special Events Ordinance.

Calder Water and Sewer receives DEQ grant

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) awarded the Calder Water and Sewer District $25,000 to help evaluate deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades.

Silver Valley Sports: Feb. 24 - Mar. 2

Wildcat wrestling finishes third at state; Kellogg, Wallace, and Mullan boys' hoops end seasons in district tournaments.

THE DIRT: Property Disclosures

How do you know if a property is safe from environmental hazards when you purchase it?

Jay Faraca, 67

Jay Anthony Faraca, 67, of Newman Lake, Washington, passed away on February 19, 2025 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born on February 26, 1957, in Kellogg, Idaho; the son of Ray and Mary Rae Faraca and the eldest of their six sons.

Shoshone County amends budget to track jail spending

The Shoshone County Commissioners amended their budget last week to accurately track spending by the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office.

Shoshone County's first fentanyl trafficking offender sentenced

Two individuals were sentenced on Monday in connection with Shoshone County’s first fentanyl trafficking case since Idaho passed new legislation concerning the dangerous opioid.