Opening night celebration at Staff House

Several new displays and exhibits will receive their first looks during the Shoshone County Mining and Smelting Museum’s season-opening gala, later this week.

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.

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.

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.

Memorial Day ceremonies taking place in Kootenai, Shoshone counties

Memorial Day ceremonies in the area

Memorial Day ceremonies being performed in Kootenai, Shoshone counties

Memorial Day will be observed on May 26 with several ceremonies taking place throughout Kootenai and Shoshone counties.

Robert "Bob" McKay, Jr., 81

Robert “Bob” Ellis McKay Jr. was born on December 23, 1943 to Ada Louise Tompkins McKay and Robert Ellis McKay Sr. in Hartford, Connecticut.

Family completes late author’s book on schoolhouses

Not many people know that there were more than 100 schools and school buildings along the Coeur d’Alene River... But Marvin Lake was the exception to most people.

KSD to stay on 4-day schedule next year

Board elects to continue pilot program through 2025/26 school year.

The Kellogg School District is extending its pilot four-day school week into next school year, according to Superintendent Lance Pearson.

Silver Valley Sports: May 5 - 11

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

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.

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.

Navigating seasonal allergies in North Idaho

Spring has sprung, and there’s a certain feeling in the air as the sun begins to shine and things start turning green again.

Silver Valley Sports: May 12 - 18

Spring sports wrap up at state tournaments.

KHS math teacher wins school and district teacher awards

Kellogg High School teacher Megan Cline was named both KHS and Kellogg School District Teacher of the Year and was honored during a special assembly last week at KHS.

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.

Wyatt Earp celebration this weekend in Murray

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

"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.

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.

Cat Wranglers celebrate successful fundraiser

The Silver Valley Cat Wranglers have a little bit of breathing room thanks to a recent fundraiser that went above and beyond for the local feline rescue group.