County seeks public comment over potential North Fork road work

Shoshone County Public Works Director Jessica Stutzke met with the county commissioners earlier this week to discuss several road failures in the North Fork Coeur d’Alene River region of the county.

Construction underway for new campground

The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) in conjunction with Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, is proud to announce the construction of a 26-site tent-only campground along one of America’s most scenic pathways: the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes.

Shoshone County swimming pool roundup

It's swimming season!

Silver Valley pair arrested for child abuse

Two Silver Valley residents have been arrested and are facing numerous charges in what law enforcement is calling one of the most unsettling cases of child abuse in recent memory.

Shoshone County back on track with wage study

After numerous setbacks, Shoshone County is one step closer to completing a long-awaited wage study.

Global podcast star Dan Cummins to speak in Coeur d'Alene

One of the most successful voices in modern podcasting is coming home. Comedian and creator Dan Cummins, an Inland Northwest native whose shows regularly rank among the most listened to globally, will headline a special fireside chat this Wednesday, June 11 at the Innovation Den.

Asphalt test failures put brakes to Fourth of July repaving project

Construction along the Fourth of July Pass section of Interstate 90 has stalled in recent weeks, prompting many commuters to question whether the roadwork remains on schedule.

Dive team making a comeback in Shoshone County

According to Shoshone County Sheriff Holly Lindsey, discussions to reform the team began a few years ago. In the years since, Shoshone Fire District #2 Chief Scott Dietrich has taken an active lead on restarting the group.

Bridge project to be discussed at open house

An open house is scheduled for Wednesday to discuss an upcoming bridge project near Osburn.

New lobby turns the page on Brooks renovation

Dozens of residents packed the entryway to the Brooks Hotel for the grand reveal of their newly remodeled lobby on Thursday afternoon.

Shoshone County cracking down on meeting rules

BOCC Chairman Jeff Zimmerman presented a list of five rules that had been discussed that would be printed on the back of the board’s meeting agendas that they and the public would adhere to during all future meetings.

Lawrence "Brad" Moon, 57

Lawrence Bradford Moon: known to all as Brad, left this world peacefully on May 26th at the North Idaho Hospice House, just 57 years young.

Family completes late author’s book on schoolhouses

Not many people know that there were more than 100 schools and school buildings along the Coeur d’Alene River... But Marvin Lake was the exception to most people.

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.

"An incredibly personal endeavor"

Brooks Hotel to celebrate major milestone in ongoing renovation project

Ongoing work at the Brooks Hotel has reached another major milestone, according to owner Emily Nelson.

Memorial Day ceremonies being performed in Kootenai, Shoshone counties

Memorial Day will be observed on May 26 with several ceremonies taking place throughout Kootenai and Shoshone counties.

Robert "Bob" McKay, Jr., 81

Robert “Bob” Ellis McKay Jr. was born on December 23, 1943 to Ada Louise Tompkins McKay and Robert Ellis McKay Sr. in Hartford, Connecticut.

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.

Memorial Day ceremonies taking place in Kootenai, Shoshone counties

Memorial Day ceremonies in the area