General News
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Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and jail bookings for Shoshone County jail
Two-year I-90 project to begin in East Shoshone County
Construction will begin Monday, May 1, to rebuild nearly eight miles of I-90 from the Big Creek Exit to the West Wallace Exit. Next week crews will begin sett…
Hagadone opening private health clinic for employees
The Hagadone Corporation recently announced that eligible health plan members and their covered dependents would have access to a private health clinic in Coeur d’Alene later this summer.
Mobile asbestos screening clinic coming to Sanders County
Asbestos-related diseases can take ten to more than forty years to develop. Many people have come and gone from this area over the years and may not even be aware of the risk.
Firefighter's union to support Snack Pak program
Tickets are now available for the Fourth Annual West Shoshone County Firefighters (WSCF) Local 2034 Community Fundraiser.
Leadman 2023: A muddy-good time
Late April is usually the throes of springtime, but 2023 has been anything but usual – last week different parts of the Silver Valley received multiple inches …
Local 4-H'er takes second at competition
The Easy Rider’s 4-H Club continues to represent the Silver Valley well – particularly the young Kenna Stanley. Stanley, 9, recently competed in the Kooten…
ITD fires up more I-90 projects
Road work continues to progress through Shoshone County and the surrounding areas – but several projects are set to start in the coming weeks.
Series of projects underway for Silver Valley Road
Shoshone County Public Works director Jessica Stutzke tells the Shoshone News-Press that the Silver Valley Road Safety Improvement Project is underway and will…
You can't spell Luna without The U
Arguably the two most decorated athletes in Kellogg High School history are taking the next step in their athletic careers – and it’s a big one. A few weeks …
The captivating Carl Rowe
With a smile on his face and a song in his heart, pianist Carl Rowe, 65, brings a special kind of magic and talent to the local bar scene.
Kellogg seeks to increase resort tax amount
The city of Kellogg is asking their residents to increase the amount of money paid by visitors when they rent a room in town. For the past seven years, Kello…
Galena, MSHA investigating fatal accident at Galena Mine
Tuesday’s fatal accident at the Galena Mine Complex will weigh heavily on the Silver Valley for a long time – and for some, it will never stop. 26-year-old Bl…
Galena Mine officials confirm fatal accident
A miner tragically died on Tuesday following an accident at the Galena Mine Complex near Wallace.
SCSO, OPD investigating coffee shop crime spree
The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary and theft that took place at Base Camp Coffee in Kingston early Thursday morning.
Ambulance district continues search for treasurer
In the wake of losing their treasurer, the Shoshone County Ambulance Service District (SCASD) has turned to the county commissioners for help.