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,

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.,

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.

Bridge work set to begin in Kellogg

Traffic in Kellogg is going to be a little different this year as work begins on the Bunker Ave. Bridge.

Silver Valley Sports: Mar. 24 - 30

Spring sports get busy!

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.

Stanley Carl Taylor, 78

Stanley “Stan” Carl Taylor, 78, a long-time resident of Wallace, Idaho, passed away on March 22, 2025

House fire results in animal deaths

Officials say a heat lamp caused a house fire that resulted in the death of several animals near the Rose Lake Cutoff on Monday night.

Silver Valley Sports: Mar. 17-23

Spring sports fire up

IRS: Cuts benefit the wealthy

Trump just cut the number of IRS agents, making them unable to continue collecting billions in back taxes from wealthy tax slackers. Those IRS agents were bringing in a lot more revenue than they were costing in wages.

Joyce Naomi Dunphy, 91

Joyce Naomi Dunphy, 91, of Post Falls, Idaho, and formerly of Wallace, Idaho, passed away on September 21, 2024, at Guardian Angel Homes in Post Falls, Idaho. Joyce was born on October 23, 1932, in Pierre, SD, the daughter of the late John Lovelace and Naomi (Dot) Lovelace.

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.

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.

Silver Valley Sports: Mar. 10 -16

Baseball and softball open in Kellogg; Youth sports and all-league basketball teams announced.

Jury trial returns guilty verdict for Silver Valley woman facing drug charges

A Silver Valley woman is facing up to seven years in prison after a jury returned a guilty verdict last Wednesday in Shoshone County’s District Court.

Silver Valley Sports: Feb. 24 - Mar. 2

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

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.

SCSO seeks Border Patrol grant

Captain Seth Green with the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Department met with the Shoshone County Commissioners earlier this month, where they approved his request to pursue a grant from the United States Border Patrol (USBP).

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.

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.