Silver Valley Special Olympics team looks to grow

Dianna Macklin and members of the Silver Valley Special Olympics team assembled at the Kellogg Middle School track to practice for the track and field events.

Real Life pastor remembered as 'a helper to his core' in Silver Valley celebration of life

Hundreds poured into the gym at Kellogg High School Saturday to celebrate Gene Jacobs. w

'It feels like there’s a dark cloud overhead': Resources available after tragic loss in Shoshone County

“When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone." When considering the recent loss to the community after the death of pastor Gene Jacobs, Siobhan Curet of Silver Valley CARES wants people to remember the words of Fred Rogers and hopes they will reach out, check in and offer support to one another.

Theater prepares to turn up the lights at Wallace Sixth Street Melodrama

Upcoming gospel show will raise funds for new electric piano

Turning on the lights at the Sixth Street Melodrama and Theater will no longer include the audible hum of electricity as the theater has reached its fundraising goal to make the switch to LED stage lights.

Sunshine Mine Fire remembered after 52 years in Shoshone County

In the looming shadow of the statue standing tall with a glowing headlamp to memorialize the miners who lost their lives on May 2, 1972, students from Kellogg High School clasped mining helmets with the lights still on. 91 helmets symbolize the 91 miners who were unable to make it to the surface when in the Sunshine Mine Fire.

Silver Valley Drug Task Force executes another Pinehurst raid

A search warrant was served April 26 at a property on South Division Street and drugs were found, according to Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office reports. This time, meth and drug paraphernalia were discovered during the execution of the warrant.

Silver Mountain Resort to host mine rescue competition

The Shoshone County event is slated for May 7.

Silver Valley Cat Wranglers claw their way to stabilize Shoshone County's cat population

KELLOGG – For one night only, the Dirty Dog Saloon became the “Dirty Kitty” as the owners allowed Silver Valley Cat Wranglers to perform a bar takeover and silent auction. The Dirty Dog Saloon donated all the day's proceeds to Cat Wranglers and through additional donations, the group was able to raise about $6,000 out of its $15,000 annual budget. “It all goes to the cats,” Cat Wranglers president Rene Gilbert said.

Wallace Chamber of Commerce award winners lauded during ceremony

The ceremony for the Wallace Chamber of Commerce Wednesday was heralded by grill smoke outside the chamber office as members took part in a cookout ahead of community awards.

Wallace scout troop sets an eye on service

“Girl Scouts do one thing, they make the world a better place.” That’s something Brian Newberry, the Eastern Washington and North Idaho Girl Scouts CEO believes is doubly true for the Wallace-based Girl Scout Troop 2401.

Wallace scout troop sets an eye on service

“Girl Scouts do one thing, they make the world a better place.” That’s something Brian Newberry, the Eastern Washington and North Idaho Girl Scouts CEO believes is doubly true for the Wallace-based Girl Scout Troop 2401.

Wallace Food Bank on ice

More refrigeration aids additions to food offerings

The switch from only preserved foods that can sit on a shelf to fresh produce and frozen proteins has been paying off at the Wallace Food Bank. “If we can provide it, let’s do it,” Michael Hoffman, food bank president, said.

Kellogg Elks share through community grants

Among the Kellogg Elks Lodge awards, combating food insecurity for youth and seniors as well as resources for veterans were among the recipients to recently receive grant funding. The “Elks Care - Elks Share” motto will carry over to assist the Silver Valley Seniors Meals on Wheels program, the Silver Valley Snack Pak and reach local veterans in partnership with the quarterly VFW Stand-Down events.

Canyon Elementary School sets safety precautions into effect

Safety is the watchword at Canyon Elementary School as much-needed fire and emergency upgrades to the building have been installed or are in the process of being updated.

From DVDs to digital: Idaho Panhandle Film Festival returns

In the early 2000s, Mary Lou Hanks seized upon the idea of hosting a film festival in the Silver Valley. She enlisted her daughter, Nancy Hanks, to come back from Los Angeles and screen films for locals. “I had a DVD player at the time,” Hanks recalled.

Silver Hills PTO brightens up cafeteria with a new mural

Earlier this week, Silver Hills Elementary School unveiled a new cafeteria mural on two walls, painted by ArtCoLab. Jessie Caraway, the Silver Hills Elementary School PTO president, said PTO member Bryn Cotter coordinated with ArtCoLab to help “capture the essence of our beautiful scenery” in the Silver Valley.

'That was our legacy'

Silver Valley student artwork selected for U of I exhibition

Accolades of two varieties are in order for Silver Valley art students. In last month’s 2024 High School Art Exhibition of the Silver Valley, the theme of student artwork centered around the theme of “Inheritance.” Students created their own artist statements and in total, work by 63 artists from Kellogg and Wallace was on display for weeks at the Tin Snug in Wallace.

'We’re glad to have it for our patients'

New MRI for Shoshone Medical Center

Shoshone Medical Center recently acquired a new MRI machine, a Canon Orion.

Bomb threat against Shoshone County Sheriff's Office 'misguided phone call'

An individual with a Montana phone number called in a bomb threat against the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Department to law enforcement around 5 p.m. Wednesday near Billings,. Mont. Captain Seth Green said that bomb threats of this nature are different in each individual case, but because the jail is attached to the building, a lot of extra steps are added in the event an evacuation is required.

'We have to use our imaginations'

With 25 short plays based on fairy tales and folk stories, there were only so many props the students at Canyon Elementary were able to use. Carol and Paul Roberts of Grow Me A Story urged the second graders putting on “The Lion and the Mouse,” “The Gingerbread Man” and “The Poppy Seed Cakes” to push beyond the silly to tell the stories to the audience.

Silver Valley to play stage to Wallace Blues Fest

Historic Wallace Blues Festival has some major changes in place for this year’s event.

'Don’t be scared'

“One-nine-nine?” “Nine-one-one?” “One-one-nine?” It took a couple of tries, but after a few attempts for the kindergartners to recite the number to call when an emergency happens, they were all in agreement. “Nine-one-one,” the Silver Hills Elementary students said in unison.

'All of a sudden, your future can look different'

From county to county, the needs of students and their families experiencing housing challenges or homelessness may present differently, but whether a student in Kootenai County or Shoshone County needs support, protections from the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act are there to create a safety net in their school district.

Cybersecurity option ruled out for Shoshone County HAVA funds

'Many people have no idea of how much work is put into the elections'

Shoshone County was one of many counties receiving grants through the Help America Vote Act to update elections equipment, but after a public hearing last month, county officials investigated other options than the original plan to purchase four additional ExpressVote machines.

Shoshone County eyes broadband

Examines internet infrastructure

In the 1930s, a push to extend electricity throughout rural America in addition to the cities through the Rural Electrification Administration. Nearly a century later, Colleen Rosson said the internet connectivity holds a similar status in the national spotlight, especially in rural areas such as Shoshone County.

Murray electrical project could be powered by grant

WALLACE – Idaho Strategic Resources had already planned to upgrade the electrical infrastructure in Murray, but when the Idaho Department of Commerce became interested in the project, the time seemed ripe to connect with Shoshone County.

Snack Pak working for the weekend

Silver Valley nonprofits keeps kids fed

The assembly line of volunteers worked like a well-oiled machine, collecting two breakfast items, two main meals to go, and some fruit and other snacks before depositing tied plastic bags at the end of the line. Silver Valley Snack Pak has been around for about six years, helping schoolchildren get enough food to make it through the weekend in Shoshone County when money is tight for families at home.

Kellogg job fair 'a little like trick or treating'

The pressure was on as freshman Mykah Gray worked to try and keep the seal on the resuscitation training bag firmly over the practice dummy’s mouth. Elizabeth Babcock talked him through the procedure and modified his movements to indicate the best method to save a life.

The Snake Pit: 'still standing after 140 years'

Enaville landmark gets new owners

Times have changed a lot over the last 140 years, but in Enaville, there’s been one constant: The Snake Pit. It’s been a saloon, railroad layover, hotel, logging landmark, brothel, and restaurant.

Silver Valley food instability issues aided by local partnerships

The turnout for the Wallace Food Bank has kept steady since the dramatic increase they experienced this past fall.

Calls impacting ambulance district budget

Contract may need to be adjusted

During a recent Shoshone County Ambulance Service District meeting with the Shoshone County Board of County Commissioners, the joke was made that the district services have gotten “better with age” as the group has navigated its first three years.

Aging Shoshone County Sheriff's Office fleet to get refresh

As the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office waits for the arrival of five vehicles to replace current patrol vehicles, an opportunity to bolster their fleet recently arose.

Sweep-stakes

Kellogg custodian finalist in national contest

Kellogg High School custodian announced as contest finalist

Shoshone commissioners pause decision on voting machines

Shoshone County commissioners are reevaluating options to spend on voting equipment as part of a $15,752 Help America Vote Act grant award after responses from the public on the topic.

Snow, stunts and SkiJor

Three days of competitive snow sports began in true “lawless Wallace” style.

'Small but mighty' teams tackle mental health

Participants in Western Community Assessment Network talk mental health in rural communities

Fire trucks and ladders

Shoshone Fire District No. 2 brings "quint" fire truck into service

Zanetti grant funds projects in Wallace, Osburn

Fostering spaces for the senior citizens in Shoshone County was a passion Silverton resident Bill Zanetti set out to provide for beyond his lifetime.

Cold case closed after 90 years

Game warden went missing in 1934, pronounced dead in 1942

Game warden missing persons case closed after 90 years

From poor farm to mountain manor

Couple brings historic Silverton building back to life

Elizabeth Allison took a pandemic trip to Idaho which wound up changing her family’s whole business trajectory. A looming building off the highway in Silverton compelled her to take the nearest exit and see who owned the structure.

'Do the right thing by these victims'

Idaho State Police forensics lab 2023 sexual assault evidence report

A new report by Idaho State Police on sexual assault evidence collected in 2023

Trading combat boots for ski boots

Airmen and their families enjoy a day at Silver Mountain

Fairchild Air Force Base crews and their families took part in Snowfest at Silver Mountain Resort

Grant to bolster Shoshone County polling stations

HAVA grant to bolster voting devices available at four polling stations

Kellogg students win awards in democracy, patriotism contest

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Report sheds light on deadly avalanche

The Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center released its report Tuesday concerning the Jan. 11 avalanche that stranded two skiers and left a third skier dead near Stevens Peak.

Wallace makes snowy plans for Extreme SkiJor

SkiJor coming to Wallace February 16-18

New counseling resource available at Kellogg Middle School

Student mental health resource added to Kellogg Middle School

Silver Valley Chamber Award winners announced

Winners of the Silver Valley Chamber Awards

Roving STEM trailer in the works

A mobile STEM/STEAM trailer for Silver Valley students is in the works

Pets left behind find 'happy ending'

Dogs left behind at groomer found a new home.