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Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and jail bookings for Shoshone County jail
A bigger, better News-Press!
We are excited to announce that the Shoshone News-Press is joining forces with our parent newspaper, the Coeur d’Alene Press, to bring you an even more robust …
Tracks set to reopen following Paradise derailment
Montana Rail Link is set to reopen its tracks through Sanders County four days after a freight train derailed along the Clark Fork River.
Mayor picks Matrisciano, council approves
During a special meeting last week, the Wallace City Council unanimously approved a recommendation to appoint Richard Matrisciano to the council.
Freight train derails into Clark Fork River
A Montana Rail Link freight train derailed in Sanders County on Sunday morning, sending multiple railcars into the Clark Fork River.
Busy year forecasted up Canyon Creek
2023 is going to be a busy year for the EPA’s ongoing cleanup efforts around Canyon Creek. Beginning in June, crews under the guidance of the Coeur d’Alene Wo…
2023 watercraft inspection season is here
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) watercraft inspection stations have begun inspecting boats for the 2023 season.
New boiler in store for Wallace pool
WALLACE –– The Wallace City Council voted in favor of pursuing additional funds from the Innovia Endowment Fund to replace the boiler at the Wallace Swimming P…
Snacks at Midnight headed to Blue Raven
Wallace’s live music scene is heating up.
Accused murderer released from treatment facility, case to proceed
Monday was law day in Shoshone County and a number of cases were heard in Judge Barbara Duggan’s District Court. Among the cases heard was the arraignment of …
Silverton assisted living facility moves under Cascadia umbrella
Being under new management tends to come with a bit of scrutiny – but for the residents and staff of Silverton of Cascadia Retirement Living, it may be a case …
Maverik purchase hanging in the balance
Many Shoshone County residents are excited about the prospect of having a new gas station in the Valley, bringing new jobs and hopefully some price competition…
Bounce into action
“Everybody get up it’s time to slam now. We got a real jam goin’ down.” The iconic opening lyrics of the Space Jam theme song can get anyone in the basketball spirit, including the coaches and athletes at the upcom…
Progress being made for LEO memorial
The concept was first floated about two years ago when Reel came to Gunderson and Osburn Police Chief Darell Braaten with the idea – Reel had been a dispatcher…
Jitterz Espresso expanding into Shoshone County
"Great people, great coffee and community support." Those are the words Jitterz Espresso owners Laura and Jason Quast want to hear when people talk about th…
Special athletes shine on Silver Mountain
Last Saturday was the perfect day for the Special Olympics athletes, with clear skies and excellent skiing and boarding conditions. More than 17 athletes trave…