Ronald Leroy Spaulding, 79

Ronald Leroy Spaulding, 79, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, surrounded by his family. Ronald was born on May 31, 1945, in, Orange County Calif.,

Body of missing man found after ATV accident

A multi-day search involving several local law enforcement agencies ended tragically after search and rescue located the body of Clifton Shove.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.

Community gathers for 53rd Sunshine Mine memorial

Every year, on May 2, the Silver Valley pauses for an hour and remembers the 91 men who perished in the Sunshine Mine Disaster of 1972.

Favorite things about the Silver Valley: Old Mission State Park

At the western entrance to the Silver Valley sits the Mission of the Sacred Heart, the crown jewel of Old Mission State Park. While technically sitting in Kootenai County, Silver Valley residents have an attachment to the Mission beyond what most of their neighbors to the west experience. Mary Davis is one such resident.

James 'Keith' Sanders, 86

James “Keith” Sanders, 86, of Mullan, Idaho, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, at his home with his loving family by his side. Keith was born on May 6, 1938, in Leicester, England.

Wendi Marie Preston, 52

Wendi Marie Preston, 52, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away on April 21, 2025, in Silverton, Idaho, after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. Wendi was born on January 3, 1973, in Battle Creek, MI,

'Motherhood takes many shapes and forms'

Mother’s Day had come and gone and Whitney Wonderlich was left wishing and wanting to be a mother with dwindling hopes. “My husband and I had started to try and have kids and we weren’t able to,” she recalled.

Silver Valley Sports: April 21 - 27

Postseason begins this week for spring sports

James "Jim" Everett Terrill, 91

James Everett Terrill of Hayden, Idaho, passed away at Kootenai Health Hospital on May 8, 2025, at the age of 91. Jim was born on November 21, 1933, in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Silver Valley Sports: May 5 - 11

Kellogg track sends 10 athletes to state meet, Wallace sending two following district competitions.

"An incredibly personal endeavor"

Brooks Hotel to celebrate major milestone in ongoing renovation project

Ongoing work at the Brooks Hotel has reached another major milestone, according to owner Emily Nelson.

Wyatt Earp celebration this weekend in Murray

Something unique is happening this weekend in the former seat of Shoshone County.

JROTC cadets prepare for Memorial Day ceremonies

Students in the Marine Corps JROTC Program at Kellogg High School have been busy over the past few days as they prepare for Memorial Day.

Silver Valley Sports: May 12 - 18

Spring sports wrap up at state tournaments.

Silver Valley Sports: April 28 - May 4

Kellogg golf, Wallace's Miller headed to state; Wildcat softball wins loser-out; Track athletes compete at district all-star meet; Kellogg baseball ends season.