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Murray Water Association receives DEQ funding
February 21, 2025 1:05 a.m.

Murray Water Association receives DEQ funding

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) awarded $610,000 in drinking water construction funding Thursday to Murray Water Association in Shoshone County.

County officials hopeful for SRS
April 4, 2025 1 a.m.

County officials hopeful for SRS

Shoshone County Public Works Director Jessica Stutzke met with the Shoshone County Commissioners to discuss the potential impacts if the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025 is not passed.

Additional work to be completed on Moon Pass
July 26, 2024 1 a.m.

Additional work to be completed on Moon Pass

In April, a rockslide wiped out a section of the road, delaying its seasonal opening and requiring hundreds of thousands of dollars in work to clear the debris. The road was reopened in early July, but more work is needed to make sure that another slide doesn’t happen.

KCSD awarded loan for treatment facility project
January 24, 2025 1 a.m.

KCSD awarded loan for treatment facility project

Last week it was announced that the Kingston-Cataldo Sewer District had been awarded a $1.4 million loan from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ).

Forest funds push KSD stormwater project across the finish line
August 23, 2024 1 a.m.

Forest funds push KSD stormwater project across the finish line

With just under two weeks until the new school year starts, KSD is scrambling to get the major project wrapped up before students arrive, but several unforeseen issues have slowed the project.

County considering St. Joe River Road work
July 3, 2025 1 a.m.

County considering St. Joe River Road work

Last week, the Shoshone County Commissioners met with Public Works Director Jessica Stutzke to discuss the 23-mile stretch of road between Avery and Calder.

Shoshone groups receive Innovia funds
June 27, 2025 1 a.m.

Shoshone groups receive Innovia funds

Four organizations in Shoshone County recently received $28,500 in grant funding through the Innovia Foundation’s 2025 Community Grants program.

Shoshone County greenlights big money for green spaces
July 8, 2025 1 a.m.

Shoshone County greenlights big money for green spaces

Last week, the Shoshone County Commissioners approved a $300,000 reinvestment of funds into the county’s parks department to begin the process of modernizing the deteriorating facilities.

More work needed at Moon Pass rockslide site
April 18, 2025 1 a.m.

More work needed at Moon Pass rockslide site

Additional work is needed to stabilize a section of Moon Pass that was buried beneath a rockslide over a year ago.

Shoshone County gets results of special review
August 27, 2024 1 a.m.

Shoshone County gets results of special review

Earlier this month, county officials received the final report from consulting firm Eide Bailly, who reviewed portions of the county’s financial statements from the previous three years to help them identify a reported $1.7 million in overspending.

Idaho Gov. Little visits North Idaho to talk 'Keeping Promises' plan
January 14, 2025 1:09 a.m.

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.

Honoring Sheriff Gunderson's legacy
February 4, 2025 1 a.m.

Honoring Sheriff Gunderson's legacy

The Silver Valley took a hit last year when former Shoshone County Sheriff Mike Gunderson passed away following a battle with cancer, but in the wake of their grief, his family has created something to ensure that his legacy lives on.

Sheriff Lindsey discusses new term
January 17, 2025 1 a.m.

Sheriff Lindsey discusses new term

When Holly Lindsey received word that she had won the race for sheriff in the November election, her initial thoughts were of gratitude to have received the stamp of approval from the voters in Shoshone County.

RMEF funds projects in Shoshone, Kootenai Counties
April 4, 2025 1 a.m.

RMEF funds projects in Shoshone, Kootenai Counties

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its vast array of partners have supplied $4,197,169 to improve wildlife habitat throughout Idaho.

Local groups donate to pest control
January 17, 2025 1 a.m.

Local groups donate to pest control

Local non-profit group Silver Valley CARES received $2,000 in donations earlier this week to aid those battling pests in their homes.

Kellogg sets sights on new city hall
August 20, 2024 1 a.m.

Kellogg sets sights on new city hall

With an eye to the future, the City of Kellogg is looking for input on a potential new civic building. Monica Miller, the community planner for the City of Kellogg said the flow of the current building poses some interesting challenges in its present state.

Long-awaited bridge project to begin in Pinehurst
July 3, 2025 1 a.m.

Long-awaited bridge project to begin in Pinehurst

The nearly 60-year-old bridge connecting Pinehurst to the Bauman’s Addition area of Kingston over Pine Creek is set to receive a brand-new deck, replacing the current one that is beyond repair.

OPINION: School choice plan called a ‘government handout’
January 17, 2025 1 a.m.

OPINION: School choice plan called a ‘government handout’

The fight over school vouchers might be the leading issue going into this legislative session, but the term “vouchers” will have selective use.

Silver Express Shuttle financing through grants for now
June 24, 2025 1:06 a.m.

Silver Express Shuttle financing through grants for now

By March, Shoshone County Commissioners hoped to make a final determination of what happens to the Silver Express Shuttle. Their self-imposed deadline of six months has come and passed, but through Federal Transit Administration 5311 grant money which covers the county for two years, the bus program won’t cost taxpayers anything.

South Fork Sewer District hosting workshops to discuss rate increases
April 25, 2025 1 a.m.

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.