General News
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Shoshone County jail bookings
Arrests and jail bookings for Shoshone County jail
USFS office closed to the public
Due to a staffing shortage, the Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District office serving the Silver Valley will temporarily close to walk-in business beginning this …
Osburn PD investigating armed robbery
At roughly 8:30 a.m. a male and female suspect entered the 76 gas station on the corner of N. 3rd Street and E. Mullan Avenue in Osburn. The gas station attend…
Preventative screenings help avoid stroke
For 4 out of 5 people who have a stroke, their first symptom, unfortunately, is a stroke
BOCC approves funds for new ambulance
On Wednesday morning the Shoshone Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously approved the allocation of $150,000 from the East Shoshone Hospital District…
Remembering the Tiger Hotel
Growing up, my grandfather told me stories about the town of Burke. How he worked at the mine, the little shop that would sell sandwiches to miners on their wa…
Universities, colleges announce dean's lists
Local universities and colleges have announced Fall 2022 dean's lists and president's lists.
Add some color with PEO geraniums
Many residents (including this writer) are ready for spring after receiving multiple snowy days in Shoshone County. For some, spring means abundant plants and …
BOCC addresses concerns, continues to work together
The Shoshone Board of County Commissioners is working hard – not just to help guide and govern the county, but also to find the balance in how they allow resid…
KHS alumni game set for this Friday
Basketball season may be over for the local high schools, but for the Kellogg High School Wildcats there are still two games to be played.
New design coming to Idaho driver's licenses
This Spring, drivers in Idaho needing to renew their licenses will be noticing changes in the way their new license looks.
SCASD to address ambulance needs, board vacancies
The Shoshone County Ambulance Service District (SCASD) has been working diligently to make sure that the residents of Shoshone County receive nothing short of …
Sarah Murphy: Local treasure
Growing a small business can be tough – doing it during a pandemic seemed impossible. But Sarah Murphy isn’t one to back down from the words tough or impossibl…
Local youth embodies patriotism with anthem performances
During February’s state wrestling tournament at the Ford Idaho Center, the Silver Valley youth sang the Star Spangled Banner not just once, but three different…
Rosters announced for D1 All-Star game
“We have dunkers, we have shooters, and we have some serious players,” said Stetson Spooner, Mullan School District athletic director. “I think these games get more exciting each year and I don’t expect anything le…
Community petitions for Wallace skate park
“There’s nothing for these kids to do.”