Shoshone News-Press

December 24, 2024 1 a.m.

Wood or electric, be safe with your heating systems

According to Shoshone County Fire District #1 Chief John Miller, his agency is dispatched numerous times each year during the holidays due to someone not following simple safety rules or properly maintaining their wood heating systems.

August 3, 2024 1 a.m.

Driver identified after fatal crash, vehicle fire

After a fatal crash and vehicle fire Thursday night in Big Creek, law enforcement found themselves with a mystery on their hands when it came to the identity of the deceased man found in the vehicle.

February 28, 2025 1 a.m.

Lloyd Howard Coons, 74

Lloyd Howard Coons, 74, of Kingston, Idaho, passed away on February 23rd at Kootenai Hospital in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

April 1, 2025 1:05 a.m.

THE DIRT: EPA conducting waterfowl survey

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with wildlife management staff from State, Federal, and Tribal organizations, is conducting a study to develop tools for monitoring waterfowl health and exposure to lead contamination in the Lower Coeur d’Alene River Basin.

April 4, 2025 1 a.m.

Robert 'Bob' Earl Launhardt, 92

Robert “Bob” Earl Launhardt, 92, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away on November 1, 2024, at Mountain Valley of Cascadia, Kellogg, Idaho. Robert was born on December 1, 1931, in Collinsville, Ill.,

February 14, 2025 1 a.m.

Barbara Wood Baker, 76

Barbara’s vivacious spirit left us on February 5, 2025. She died in a Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, hospice from recently discovered bone cancer. She was 76. Barbara was welcomed into the world in Missoula, Montana, on May 14, 1948, the second of five children born to Walter and Marjorie White.

May 16, 2025 1 a.m.

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.,

February 18, 2025 1 a.m.

THE DIRT: Air Quality Concerns

Take a deep breath. Notice anything?

August 6, 2024 1 a.m.

Bluff Creek Complex closures to end

All closures related to the Bluff Creek Complex are expected to be rescinded by the end of this week, according to a release from the Idaho Panhandle National Forest on Monday.

February 28, 2025 1 a.m.

Superintendents discuss education scorecard results

A recent study reveals Idaho's schools ranked 30th in math recovery and 38th in reading from 2019–2024. While some local districts show progress in the post-pandemic educational landscape, others continue working to create more stable learning environments.

July 16, 2024 1 a.m.

Pinehurst woman makes CCS Honor Roll

Mykenna Wood, of Pinehurst, ID, has earned a place on the Spokane Community College Honor Roll for Spring quarter 2024. Students on the honor roll earned a GPA of 3.0 or above.

January 8, 2025 4:01 p.m.

Bed bugs at SHES prompting closure

The kids may be sleeping tight, but they could not prevent the bed bugs’ bite – At least that’s what the Wallace School District administration is saying.

January 10, 2025 1 a.m.

Study to be completed on old Wallace school building

For the past few years, the Wallace School District has been exploring options related to the old Wallace High School building. However, a determination on the building’s fate may be on the horizon.