Mental health clinic opens in Osburn

A familiar building has a new tenant now that WestWind Wellness Clinic has opened in the former Shoshone News-Press office.

Montana woman pleads not guilty to trafficking charges

A Montana woman pleaded not guilty to trafficking charges on Monday morning during an arraignment in Shoshone County’s District Court.

Serena Cogburn, 54

Serena Marie Cogburn was born on May 6, 1970, in Silverton, Idaho, and passed away on March 31, 2025, at the age of 54 after a courageous battle with bone cancer. She lived a life filled with love, strength, and a deep sense of adventure.

Montana man pleads guilty in fentanyl case

A Montana man pleaded guilty to possession of fentanyl with intent to deliver on Monday morning at the Shoshone County Courthouse.

THE DIRT: What you need to know about ICP Permits

Spring is in the air, and you know that means; it’s time to swap snow boots for sneakers and get back outside, residents of North Idaho are eager to get outside and work in their yards. Before heading out to work, are you confident you have everything you need? Sure, you have your shovel, your gloves, and your freshly applied sunscreen. But what about your permit?

Shooters gonna shoot

Silver Valley boy to compete at Elks Hoops Shoot National Competition

Bridger Heyn is a unique kid. He doesn’t play video games, he doesn’t watch a ton of TV, and he isn’t glued to a cell phone or tablet. He plays basketball, like, a lot of basketball. Something that is pretty easy to recognize from the second he walks into any gym.

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.,

Recent snowfall helps Silver Valley ski hills

Mid-March snowstorms have put the Silver Valley’s local ski hills in prime position to finish the winter strong.

Firefighter's fight with lymphoma fuels passion for stair climb

Firefighter's fight with lymphoma fuels passion for stair climb

Dylan Browning’s Silver Valley roots go deep. After getting a job at Northern Lakes Fire Protection District last year, he still volunteers as a firefighter in Shoshone County. Joined by fellow North Idaho firefighters on Sunday, he put his body through its paces as part of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Firefighter Stair Climb on Sunday in Seattle.

Kristen Martindale, 38

Kristen D. Martindale, born March 31, 1986, in Tacoma, Wash., passed away peacefully February 22nd, 2025, in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, with her family by her side.

Jay Faraca, 67

Jay Anthony Faraca, 67, of Newman Lake, Washington, passed away on February 19, 2025 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born on February 26, 1957 in Kellogg, Idaho; the son of Ray and Mary Rae Faraca.

Shoshone County jail bookings

Arrests and bookings for Shoshone County jail.

Silver Valley Sports: Feb. 24 - Mar. 2

Wildcat wrestling finishes third at state; Kellogg, Wallace, and Mullan boys' hoops end seasons in district tournaments.

THE DIRT: Property Disclosures

How do you know if a property is safe from environmental hazards when you purchase it?

Jay Faraca, 67

Jay Anthony Faraca, 67, of Newman Lake, Washington, passed away on February 19, 2025 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born on February 26, 1957, in Kellogg, Idaho; the son of Ray and Mary Rae Faraca and the eldest of their six sons.

Shoshone County's first fentanyl trafficking offender sentenced

Two individuals were sentenced on Monday in connection with Shoshone County’s first fentanyl trafficking case since Idaho passed new legislation concerning the dangerous opioid.

Dale Dimico, 83

Harry Dale Dimico (83) lifelong resident of St. Maries, Idaho, passed away on January 16, 2025, in Germantown, TN. Dale was born to Sam and Louise (Biotti) Dimico on January 21, 1941. Dale graduated from St. Maries High School in 1960.

THE DIRT: Air Quality Concerns

Take a deep breath. Notice anything?

Earthquake shakes Silver Valley

Folks settling in for the evening on Monday night got quite the shock when an earthquake briefly rattled through the area.

Francis 'Frank' Lyons, 86

Polson - Francis J. Lyons, known as Frank, passed away on January 29, 2025, following a brief illness. He was 86. Born on January 14, 1939, in the small mining town of Kellogg, Idaho,