Murray Water Association receives DEQ funding

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) awarded $610,000 in drinking water construction funding Thursday to Murray Water Association in Shoshone County.

Moon Pass cleanup underway, road to remain closed

Shoshone County has received additional funding to cover the costs of clearing a rock slide that has blocked off the road over Moon Pass.

County officials hopeful for SRS

Shoshone County Public Works Director Jessica Stutzke met with the Shoshone County Commissioners to discuss the potential impacts if the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 is not passed.

Additional work to be completed on Moon Pass

In April, a rockslide wiped out a section of the road, delaying its seasonal opening and requiring hundreds of thousands of dollars in work to clear the debris. The road was reopened in early July, but more work is needed to make sure that another slide doesn’t happen.

KCSD awarded loan for treatment facility project

Last week it was announced that the Kingston-Cataldo Sewer District had been awarded a $1.4 million loan from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ).

Forest funds push KSD stormwater project across the finish line

With just under two weeks until the new school year starts, KSD is scrambling to get the major project wrapped up before students arrive, but several unforeseen issues have slowed the project.

More work needed at Moon Pass rockslide site

Additional work is needed to stabilize a section of Moon Pass that was buried beneath a rockslide over a year ago.

Shoshone County gets results of special review

Earlier this month, county officials received the final report from consulting firm Eide Bailly, who reviewed portions of the county’s financial statements from the previous three years to help them identify a reported $1.7 million in overspending.

Idaho Gov. Little visits North Idaho to talk 'Keeping Promises' plan

Governor Brad Little's laid out his vision for education policy Monday during a press conference at the StanCraft Jet Center as part of his "Keeping promises" plan for 2025.

BOCC looking for more office space

Concerns over open meeting laws and privacy highlighted

The Shoshone Board of County Commissioners elected to pause discussions about remodeling their office on Tuesday morning.

Shoshone County continues to pursue BEAD fund after 'disappointing' challenge testing

After the state's Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment challenge testing opened across the state in June, Colleen Rosson summed up the results in a single word: “disappointing.”

Honoring Sheriff Gunderson's legacy

The Silver Valley took a hit last year when former Shoshone County Sheriff Mike Gunderson passed away following a battle with cancer, but in the wake of their grief, his family has created something to ensure that his legacy lives on.

Sheriff Lindsey discusses new term

When Holly Lindsey received word that she had won the race for sheriff in the November election, her initial thoughts were of gratitude to have received the stamp of approval from the voters in Shoshone County.

RMEF funds projects in Shoshone, Kootenai Counties

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its vast array of partners have supplied $4,197,169 to improve wildlife habitat throughout Idaho.

Local groups donate to pest control

Local non-profit group Silver Valley CARES received $2,000 in donations earlier this week to aid those battling pests in their homes.

Kellogg sets sights on new city hall

With an eye to the future, the City of Kellogg is looking for input on a potential new civic building. Monica Miller, the community planner for the City of Kellogg said the flow of the current building poses some interesting challenges in its present state.

Moon Pass opening Thursday evening

After three months of work to clear a rockslide that occurred in early April, Shoshone County Public Works Director Jessica Stutzke announced the pass would be open at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 27.

Broadband on the table in Silver Valley

Shoshone County prepares for June internet testing to secure funding

“Where are we now, and where do we want to be?” Those were the two questions Colleen Rosson posed to community stakeholders at the BEAD meeting to get broadband connectivity to Shoshone County Thursday at Shoshone Fire District No. 1.

Moon Pass expected to reopen in July

A rockslide that blocked the road over Moon Pass has been cleared and crews expect to have the roadway opened early next month, according to Shoshone County Planning and Zoning Director Jessica Stutzke.

Bridge projects to be discussed at open house

The Local Highway Technical Assitance Council (LHTAC) will host an open house this week to discuss three upcoming bridge projects.