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Loretta Harris, 98
Loretta Irene Harris (Hiller), age 98, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2025, from natural causes at Country Comfort Residential Care and Assisted Living in Coeur d’Alene.

Selma Lea Oberg, 86
Selma Lea “Babe” Oberg, 75, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, at her home in Pinehurst. Selma was born on March 16, 1950, in Wallace, Idaho, a daughter of the late Floyd and Bette (Baldwin) Wickstrom.

Housing shortage causing concern for Silver Valley leaders
Finding quality, affordable housing in Shoshone County has become increasingly difficult due to a combination of economic, geographic, and social factors. For Paige Olsen, director of the Silver Valley Economic Development Corporation (SVEDC), solving this long-standing issue has become a mission. But despite her tireless efforts, progress remains elusive.

Shoshone BOCC adopts new meeting rules
Last week, the Shoshone County Commissioners formally adopted a new set of rules to guide all future meetings.
Arlan Gunderson, 64
Arlan Gunderson, aged 64, passed away on May 27, 2025, in Hayden, Idaho. He was born on May 11, 1961, at the old Providence Hospital in Wallace, Idaho, to George and Roberta Gunderson.

Dennis William Seagraves, 84
Dennis William Seagraves, 84, of Kingston, Idaho, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, at his home in Kingston. Dennis was born on September 15, 1940, in Boise, Idaho. Dennis was the son of Jack and Inez (Chapman) Seagraves.