Hope for the best, prepared for the worst

KELLOGG — Several local agencies recently participated in a crisis response and prevention training at the Kellogg Public Health Building.

Time for an upgrade

WALLACE — Earlier this week the Shoshone Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) met with the owners and other representatives from GravisTech to discuss the details of their plans to update the county’s website.

Analysis: Elections have consequences, and NIC is facing them

A fractured and feuding elected board of trustees has left North Idaho College in crisis.

Population explosion

Global warming threatens human life as rising sea levels cause loss of habitation.

LETTER: Logic seems to be absent

In a recent letter, Ralph K. Ginorio bemoans environmentalists' belief in man-made climate change. He states, "Science does not deal in truth. Truth is a matter of judgement. Facts never speak for themselves."

Kellogg High School now has official app!

Kellogg High School has recently signed with SuperFan, a leading fan loyalty and engagement company, to launch a new mobile app that will allow fans to earn points based on events and activities that they attend and ‘check-in’ to and then the points can then be used to earn prizes and exclusive experiences from Kellogg High School.

Character Complex Wildfire update for Aug. 5

While the fire area itself is not in a Red Flag Warning, much of the surrounding area is. If thunderstorms occur, winds could reach 45 mph, which could cause fire behavior changes. Firefighters are briefed and structure prep equipment are all placed accordingly, ready to respond as needed.

Understanding the KSD supplemental levy

KELLOGG — When it comes to funding education in Shoshone County, there are many different cogs in the wheel that ensure local children are getting a quality education: federal and state funding, grants, and many others, but local levies have really come to the forefront in the Silver Valley.

BOCC supports new fire house

This letter is to provide Shoshone County Board of County Commissioner support to Shoshone County Fire District No. 1 for your efforts in upgrading critical infrastructure.

Nampa lawmaker says COVID orders defy logic

Rep. Brent Crane of Nampa has spent much of his 15 years in the Legislature promoting lower taxes, less government and abortion restrictions – the kind of causes that tend to win over conservatives in Canyon County.

Two small fires ignite in Kingston

Natural climate change

Earth began with a 2.2 billion-year warm cycle followed by a 300 million year cool cycle.

Celebrating Veterans Day in the Silver Valley

Celebrating Veterans Day in the Silver Valley

Longtime PHD board member passes away

Panhandle Health District Board Member Dr. Allen Banks passed away on Thursday. Cause of death remains unknown.

Dying for your cause and self as God

I am a scholar of politics and without a doubt people that refuse to take the vaccine have changed from a political group to one that is some form of evil religion.

Pinehurst Elementary School students get robotic

PINEHURST — Prior to their COVID-19 suspension, students at Pinehurst Elementary School took part in a new and exciting project that tested their ability to blend imagination with machines.

Legals November 4, 2016

CALL FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That sealed bids will be received by the Board of Trustees of Joint School District No. 391, 800 Bunker Avenue, Kellogg, Idaho, for one 2017 bus. Bid quotations should be stated for one 54 passenger conventional style diesel powered bus. Price quotations should include a delivered and non-delivered price. Also included on the bid sheet should be a trade-in quote on one 2004 International Class C 65 passenger diesel powered bus. All quotations must be filed on the official bid form. All bidders must guarantee their bid price for thirty (30) days. The buses must meet all the requirements of the State of Idaho as set forth in all the latest standards published in the Revised Transportation manual, as well as all applicable national safety standards. Detailed specifications and bid instructions, which by reference are made part of this notice, may be obtained from the office of the Superintendent of Schools, 800 Bunker Avenue, Kellogg, Idaho between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Bids must be in the office of the superintendent at the above address no later than 1:00 p.m., Pacific Time, November 14, 2016 at which time they will be opened for review and tabulation. The district reserves the right to hold all bids for detailed study and to take formal action to accept or reject bids for a period of time no longer than thirty (30) days after the bids are opened. Upon acceptance of said bids, buses should be made ready for pickup or delivery on or about April 15, 2017. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities, and to be the sole judge of suitability of equipment offered, or to accept any bid considered being in the best interest of the school district. By order of the Trustees Terry Rinaldi, Clerk LEGAL 2384 OCTOBER 28, 2016 NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Legals October 28, 2016

CALL FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That sealed bids will be received by the Board of Trustees of Joint School District No. 391, 800 Bunker Avenue, Kellogg, Idaho, for one 2017 bus. Bid quotations should be stated for one 54 passenger conventional style diesel powered bus. Price quotations should include a delivered and non-delivered price. Also included on the bid sheet should be a trade-in quote on one 2004 International Class C 65 passenger diesel powered bus. All quotations must be filed on the official bid form. All bidders must guarantee their bid price for thirty (30) days. The buses must meet all the requirements of the State of Idaho as set forth in all the latest standards published in the Revised Transportation manual, as well as all applicable national safety standards. Detailed specifications and bid instructions, which by reference are made part of this notice, may be obtained from the office of the Superintendent of Schools, 800 Bunker Avenue, Kellogg, Idaho between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Bids must be in the office of the superintendent at the above address no later than 1:00 p.m., Pacific Time, November 14, 2016 at which time they will be opened for review and tabulation. The district reserves the right to hold all bids for detailed study and to take formal action to accept or reject bids for a period of time no longer than thirty (30) days after the bids are opened. Upon acceptance of said bids, buses should be made ready for pickup or delivery on or about April 15, 2017. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities, and to be the sole judge of suitability of equipment offered, or to accept any bid considered being in the best interest of the school district. By order of the Trustees Terry Rinaldi, Clerk LEGAL 2384 OCTOBER 28, 2016 NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Lawmaker asks federal court for new trial

A former North Idaho lawmaker who was found guilty by a jury of conspiring to defraud the government has asked the court for a new trial.

Judge Duggan presiding…

It was announced in November of last year that Idaho Governor Brad Little had appointed Duggan to the position from her now-former position as magistrate judge in Shoshone County.