Woody appointed chief at OPD

Earlier this month, Jason Woody was officially sworn in as the new Police Chief of Osburn, bringing more than two decades of law enforcement experience to the role.

The epic career of Scott Miller

For nearly four decades, Scott Miller has been working with athletes of all ages and skill levels, but at this point, simply calling him a coach feels like a disservice. Through all of the navigating of both emotional highs and lows of high-level competition, Miller became so much more to so many.

Kennaugh, Hickman, and Bauman win during abbreviated election season

Voters from seven of Shoshone County’s 14 polling precincts were asked to cast ballots in just two elections earlier this week.

JROTC cadets prepare for Memorial Day ceremonies

Students in the Marine Corps JROTC Program at Kellogg High School have been busy over the past few days as they prepare for Memorial Day.

New field offers new opportunity for Silver Valley youth baseball

A special group of dads and more than a few generous businesses have given Silver Valley kids a quality place to play baseball with the “new” Pastime Park.

Carol Ann (Jaeger) Poulson, 89

Carol Anne (Jaeger) Poulson, 89, of Spokane Valley, Wash., (formerly of Kellogg and Hermiston, Oregon), passed away January 29, 2025, at home. Carol was born in Kellogg on July 18, 1935

Quiet reflections

Shasta Groene's childhood friend recalls life after tragedy

20 years ago, the unthinkable happened. The triple homicide and kidnapping of two young children from a home near Wolf Lodge stopped North Idaho and much of the nation in its tracks. 47 days later, 8-year-old Shasta Groene was identified and rescued at a Coeur d’Alene restaurant, and the man responsible was arrested.

Depot Day shatters registration records

It was a record-breaking year for the Inland Northwest’s longest running car show, as Depot Day brought hundreds of class cars and thousands of people to look at them.

John Clinton Pickard, 86

John Clinton Pickard, 88, of Cataldo, Idaho, passed away on April 15, 2025, at his home in Cataldo, Idaho. John was born on September 26, 1936, in Weiser, Idaho, a son of the late Harold and H. Margaret (Neely) Pickard.

Living water

Just over one year ago, the Silver Valley was hit hard following the loss of Real Life Ministeries’ Pastor Gene Jacobs, but over the past few weeks, the church and community came up with a wonderful way to honor Jacobs’ legacy.

Go for the great

Brandon Toews took a big risk to “go for the great,” a few years ago when he founded Delvepro, a Silver Valley-based construction company that specializes in excavation construction.

Carol Ann (Jaeger) Poulson, 89

Carol Anne (Jaeger) Poulson, 89, of Spokane Valley, Washington (formerly of Kellogg and Hermiston, Oregon), passed away January 29, 2025 at home. Carol was born in Kellogg on July 18, 1935; she was the daughter of Eldon and Goldie (Kendig) Jaeger.

Patricia Cotting, 69

Patricia (Envik) Cotting, 69, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Sandpoint, Idaho. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the Lakeview Funeral Home with Pastor Hollis Stewart officiating. Burial will follow at the Lakeview Cemetery.

ILED graduation highlights program's strengths

A Silver Valley woman had her charges dismissed as Shoshone County celebrated its first ILED graduate on Monday at the Shoshone County Courthouse.

Chamber Murder Mystery event next week in Wallace

Does an evening of mystery, murder, and fun sound like a good time? Then check out the Silver Valley Chamber’s upcoming interactive production, Murder Mystery: Future Stars of the Silver Valley.

Storey, Miller among those nominated for North Idaho Hall of Fame

Wallace freshmen Cooper Miller, and Kellogg sophomore Colton Storey were recently announced as finalists for the 62nd annual North Idaho Hall of Fame awards.

Local PT wins regional healthcare award

Mountain Valley of Cascadia’s Director of Rehabilitation Tara Lodi, was recently presented with the company’s 2025 Peak Performer Award at the Cascadia Summit in Huntington Beach, California.

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.

KHS Cadets take third at California Raider competition

Members of Kellogg High School’s Marine Corps JROTC Program recently traveled to Southern California to compete in a JROTC Raider Competition.

Coeur d'Alene town hall security detail remains mystery

The identities of the men who dragged a woman out a legislative town hall Saturday in the Coeur d’Alene High School auditorium remain a mystery, with event organizers claiming no knowledge of who arranged the security detail or which company was used.