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.

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.

New lobby turns the page on Brooks renovation

Dozens of residents packed the entryway to the Brooks Hotel for the grand reveal of their newly remodeled lobby on Thursday afternoon.

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.

Shoshone County cracking down on meeting rules

BOCC Chairman Jeff Zimmerman presented a list of five rules that had been discussed that would be printed on the back of the board’s meeting agendas that they and the public would adhere to during all future meetings.

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.

Shoshone County back on track with wage study

After numerous setbacks, Shoshone County is one step closer to completing a long-awaited wage study.

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.

Asphalt test failures put brakes to Fourth of July repaving project

Construction along the Fourth of July Pass section of Interstate 90 has stalled in recent weeks, prompting many commuters to question whether the roadwork remains on schedule.

Bridge project to be discussed at open house

An open house is scheduled for Wednesday to discuss an upcoming bridge project near Osburn.

"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.

Moon Pass open with restrictions

Moon Pass is open for the season, but there are few additional rules for those driving it.