South Fork Sewer District hosting workshops to discuss rate increases

The South Fork Sewer District will be hosting three workshops to discuss upcoming rate increases for its customers.

Marvin Williams, 79

Marvin Lee Williams of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed peacefully at home with family on June 14, 2024.

Daniel Shultz, 79

Daniel G. Shultz, 79, of Thompson Falls, Mont., passed away at his home on March 5, 2025. Born on July 18, 1946,

Shoshone County hosting free weed spray events

The Shoshone County Noxious Weed Advisory Board has three free spray days they hope the public takes advantage of in the coming weeks.

THE DIRT: Air quality monitoring

Think back to the red AQI forecast on your phone. What information was it trying to convey? The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a color-coded tool to relay air pollution threats. Starting at GREEN, for good, colors warm to MAROON, for hazardous. The AQI can represent a variety of pollutants. In North Idaho, two air pollutants are monitored—PM10 and PM2.5.

27th annual Brewsfest this weekend

For almost 30 years, Brewsfest has been a highlight on Silver Mountain’s summer calendar and once again the celebration of craft beer looks to be a hoppin’ good time.

Shoshone County home sales up, prices down

Flood plain insurance a sticking point for some

Shoshone County housing market numbers increased 3.4% from May 2023 to May 2024 numbers according to real estate portal, Multiple Listing Service, surprising Shoshone County realtor Cindy Carlson. "It’s typically slower in an election year, "Carlson said.

Map the Meal Gap report reveals disparity in food insecurity in North Idaho

Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization, has released its annual Map the Meal Gap report on Idaho that estimates 12.7% of Idahoans are food insecure. Food insecurity is when people don’t have enough to eat and don’t know where their next meal will come from. About 16% of Idaho children face food insecurity, according to the report, an increase from last year’s Map the Meal Gap report, which estimated 11.4% of Idahoans and 14.5% of Idaho children were food insecure.

SCSO, BOCC talk jail staffing issues

Shoshone County Sheriff Holly Lindsey and Undersheriff Lance Stutzke went before the county commissioners on Wednesday to discuss what they’re calling a “dire” concern.

Mark Lindstrom, 79

Mark Lindstrom passed away on April 15, 2025, in Missoula, Montana, at the age of 79. Mark was born in Wallace, Idaho, on October 10, 1945, to Philip and Isobel Lindstrom.

Crisis resource available in Shoshone County

A new resource aims to add another resource in the fight against suicide in Shoshone County.

SCSO creates new medical staff position

The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office is hiring for a position they officially created last week after meeting with the county commissioners.

Wallace passes Business Registration Ordinance

The new ordinance, which was met with some skepticism, was passed by a 4-1 vote, with Councilwoman Cindy Lien being the only member to vote no.

Commissioners approve jail fund transfer

The Shoshone County Commissioners approved a $12,000 transfer from the sheriff's jail budget to sheriff’s patrol overtime budget.

Wallace reviewing proposed business registration ordinance

The Wallace City Council held a special meeting on Wednesday night where they held a workshop concerning the city’s proposed Business Registration Ordinance.

County renews law enforcement contract with Smelterville

The city of Smelterville will continue to receive 730 annual patrol hours from the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office after the county commissioners signed off on a new contract between the two entities on Thursday morning.

Public Works Director responds to allegations of procedural violations

Shoshone County Public Works Director Jessica Stutzke went before the county commissioners earlier this week to address claims of code violations that were made against her department last week.

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.

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.

William 'Bill' Earl Corder, 86

On January 15th, 2025, William Earl Corder, ready to be reunited with his beloved Rosemary, passed away peacefully in his Kellogg home at the age of 86. Bill was born on April 15, 1938, in Shawnee, Okla.