Carol Ann (Jaeger) Poulson, 89

Carol Anne (Jaeger) Poulson, 89, of Spokane Valley, Wash., (formerly of Kellogg and Hermiston, Oregon), passed away January 29, 2025, at home. Carol was born in Kellogg on July 18, 1935

John Clinton Pickard, 86

John Clinton Pickard, 88, of Cataldo, Idaho, passed away on April 15, 2025, at his home in Cataldo, Idaho. John was born on September 26, 1936, in Weiser, Idaho, a son of the late Harold and H. Margaret (Neely) Pickard.

New field offers new opportunity for Silver Valley youth baseball

A special group of dads and more than a few generous businesses have given Silver Valley kids a quality place to play baseball with the “new” Pastime Park.

Kennaugh, Hickman, and Bauman win during abbreviated election season

Voters from seven of Shoshone County’s 14 polling precincts were asked to cast ballots in just two elections earlier this week.

Depot Day shatters registration records

It was a record-breaking year for the Inland Northwest’s longest running car show, as Depot Day brought hundreds of class cars and thousands of people to look at them.

Woody appointed chief at OPD

Earlier this month, Jason Woody was officially sworn in as the new Police Chief of Osburn, bringing more than two decades of law enforcement experience to the role.

The epic career of Scott Miller

For nearly four decades, Scott Miller has been working with athletes of all ages and skill levels, but at this point, simply calling him a coach feels like a disservice. Through all of the navigating of both emotional highs and lows of high-level competition, Miller became so much more to so many.

Quiet reflections

Shasta Groene's childhood friend recalls life after tragedy

20 years ago, the unthinkable happened. The triple homicide and kidnapping of two young children from a home near Wolf Lodge stopped North Idaho and much of the nation in its tracks. 47 days later, 8-year-old Shasta Groene was identified and rescued at a Coeur d’Alene restaurant, and the man responsible was arrested.

Go for the great

Brandon Toews took a big risk to “go for the great,” a few years ago when he founded Delvepro, a Silver Valley-based construction company that specializes in excavation construction.

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.

Living water

Just over one year ago, the Silver Valley was hit hard following the loss of Real Life Ministeries’ Pastor Gene Jacobs, but over the past few weeks, the church and community came up with a wonderful way to honor Jacobs’ legacy.