Nancy (Vranish) Rothwell, 89

Nancy Vranish Rothwell, 89, long time resident of Pinehurst, Idaho peacefully passed away on January 12th at Kootenai Health Hospital in Coeur d’Alene of natural causes.

Post Falls welcomes Silver Valley native as new city prosecutor

Casey E. Drews will be the new prosecutor for Post Falls. Drews brings nearly a decade of public service and trial experience to the city’s legal services department, according to a press release. She joins the city following her most recent role as a deputy prosecuting attorney for Kootenai County. Drews was also the designated prosecutor for the Mental Health Court Program.

Charline Louise Tillotson, 80

Charline Louise Tillotson, 80, of Post Falls, Idaho unexpectedly passed away on July 29, 2023.

Legals for May, 11 2021

Silver Valley Sports: Jan 13 - 19

Wallace, Kellogg boys clash; Kellogg girls drop tough CIL battle to Priest; Mullan girls finish busy week; Wildcat Wrestlers compete in Lewiston

KHS students participate in Higher Education Day

On Tuesday students at Kellogg High School were treated to presentations from several local medical professionals, a representative from the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH )program, as well as representatives from several of the local state colleges for Higher Education Day.

Add some color with PEO geraniums

Many residents (including this writer) are ready for spring after receiving multiple snowy days in Shoshone County. For some, spring means abundant plants and flowers for decorating, self-care, and something pretty to look at to brighten your day.

Two arrests made in heroin trafficking case

POST FALLS — Two Shoshone County men were arrested in a heroin trafficking case during a traffic stop on Interstate 90 at Post Falls last week.

Fredrick Harold Griffin, 77

Fredrick Harold Griffin, 77, of Smelterville, ID, passed away on June 19, 2022 at the home of his daughter in Post Falls, ID.

KSD students represent well in VFW essay contests

Two Kellogg High School students and one student from Kellogg Middle School were recently announced as top placers of two VFW essay competitions and advanced to the district levels of the competition.

Homestead Creek Road Closure in the St. Joe Ranger District

ST. MARIES– For public health and safety concerns due to road construction, the St. Joe Ranger District has a issued a temporary road closure on a section of Forest Service Road (FSR) #216 on Homestead Creek. The closure is located south of Avery, Idaho, from mile post 4.4 to mile post 8.0 on FSR #216 (see attached map).

SCSO, BOCC talk jail staffing issues

Shoshone County Sheriff Holly Lindsey and Undersheriff Lance Stutzke went before the county commissioners on Wednesday to discuss what they’re calling a “dire” concern.

Clara “Boots” Pine, 67

Clara “Boots” Pine fell into eternal sleep surrounded by family on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in Post Falls, Idaho. Clara was born in Sacramento, California to James and Clara Berryman (Frank). She spent her younger years in Sacramento where she married the love of her life, Vernon S. Pine Jr. Together they moved to Burke, Idaho where they spent most of their 45 years of marriage.

Silver Valley sports recap April 30-May 6

Lois Marie Zumbaum, 87

Beloved mother, grandmother and nurse, Lois Marie Zumbaum, 87, of Post Falls, Idaho (formerly of the Silver Valley), passed away Oct. 1, 2020, at The Bridge Assisted Living in Post Falls. She was born Jan. 26, 1933, in Butte, Mont. Lois was the daughter of Ernest A. and Fern Agnes (Wilson) Fischer.

John Pol, 84

John Pol, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away on May 19, 2025, at Sullivan Park Care Center in Spokane Valley. He was born in Hayden, Idaho, and was considered an ‘oops’ baby when he was born on Jan 9, 1941, to William & Ruth Pol from South Dakota.

Jearl Juanita (Stewart) Wood, 97

Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, and sister, Jearl Juanita Wood, went to be with the Lord and to join her beloved husband, Art, on May 22, 2021 at the Hospice House in Hayden.

Shawn Tyler Wickenhagen, 37

Shawn Tyler Wickenhagen, 37, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away on June 28, 2025, at his home in Post Falls. Shawn was born on November 4, 1987, in Silverton, Idaho, the son of Mark Wickenhagen and Teena Gulledge.

Silver Valley sports recap: April 15-21

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