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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 …
THE DIRT: Mining in Burke Canyon
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 w…
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 Shosh…
Shoshone County receives Thanksgiving gift
Last week, Grant Brackebusch with Idaho Strategic Resources (ISR) contacted Shoshone County Public Works Director Jessica Stutzke to tell her that ISR would li…
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…
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…
Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and jail bookings for Shoshone County jail.
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 mountai…
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, t…
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 …
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.