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Smelterville standoff ends peacefully
A standoff between law enforcement and a Silver Valley man ended peacefully Wednesday afternoon.
Year five the biggest ever for the Jackass Half
When Kelton Enich and the rest of her organizing committee contemplated hosting a half-marathon in the Silver Valley, the idea was to offer something new to th…
Wallace gas leak resolved after prompting evacuations
A gas leak that prompted evacuations in the area of 6th and Cedar north to I90 has been resolved, according to the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office.
Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and jail bookings for Shoshone County
Coeur d’Alene River District Emphasizes Safe, Legal Road Travel
The Idaho Panhandle National Forests (IPNF) announced on Wednesday the Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District will implement a new motor vehicle use education and…
Border Patrol seizes illegal immigrants following SCSO traffic stop
A routine traffic stop last month resulted in the apprehension of three men by the United States Border Patrol.
Changes in air quality standards may affect Shoshone County
The Environmental Protection Agency’s air quality requirements have changed, and Shoshone County residents may have to adjust how they burn during the final mo…
County approves contract for broadband study
Shoshone County is working diligently to make sure all of its residents have access to reliable, high-speed internet.
Idaho senator's residency challenged by District 2 constituents
The residence of Idaho Sen. Phil Hart, R-Kellogg, is in question following a formal investigation request submitted to the Idaho secretary of state.
Two Shoshone County area closures lifted after prescribed burns
The U.S. Forest Service announced Monday that two closures in the Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District near Kellogg and Prichard ended Monday night. The closu…
Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail
THE DIRT: 30-year Water Quality Trends show improvements are being made
Water quality data was collected throughout the Bunker Hill Superfund Site before remediation work began, giving a reference point to compare data as work is c…
Work begins on Old River Road
A paving project along Old River Road began earlier this week, with crews addressing three key sections that were deemed the worst of the aging highway.
Bunker Hill CEO talks reopening Silver Valley mine
Ongoing progress at the Bunker Hill Mine was the topic of recent social event hosted by the Silver Valley Chamber last month at the 1313 Club.
Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and jail bookings for Shoshone County jail
Silver Valley motorcycle ride funds veteran resources
Money from a motorcycle ride across Shoshone County means more support for veterans in need for the Silver Valley.