DUI Task Force: Zero alcohol related injuries or fatalities over holiday weekend
“Our main goal is target zero,” Scotch said. “We want zero fatality crashes or zero impaired driving related crashes.”
Fire destroys Wallace home
Shoshone County Fire District No. 1 Chief John Miller explains that at approximately 1:33 p.m., fire crews were notified of a possible structure fire when initial reports to dispatch indicated that "smoke was rolling into town" and it "smelled like a house fire."
Local kids 'Shop with a Cop' for seventh year
Held on both Saturday and Sunday, members of local law enforcement agencies met up with the participating kids at the Shoshone County Fire District No. 1 firehouse in Osburn and treated them to a little shopping spree to help spread some holiday cheer.
Stutzke tapped for SCSO Undersheriff position
“I’m super excited and looking forward to working with Sheriff Lindsey to develop relationships with our community and promote a positive environment to work in for our employees,” he said
Shoshone County, Silver Mountain tax saga nears end
Resort faced with decision following District Court ruling
Lindsey selected as Sheriff
Will serve out Gunderson's remaining term
Demolition of old Bunker Hill mill building underway
Company optimistic about restart timeline
Sheriff Gunderson retires
Sets solid foundation for future replacement
Sets solid foundation for future replacement
ITD works on I-90 drainage issue near Kellogg, Elizabeth Park
"People remember the last significant rain events over the year of work," Jahns said. "We had some issues with water ponding and making a big puddle. So it's just to correct that."
SVEDC to talk Smithsonian exhibit, revitalization at next Uptown Social
After SVEDC applied for a grant through the Idaho Humanities Council in April of 2022, Kellogg was selected to host the Smithsonian Institute’s “Spark! Places of Innovation” traveling exhibit from mid-July to mid-August of 2023.
Shoshone passes election audit with flying colors
Shoshone County Clerk Tamie Lewis-Eberhard explained to the News-Press that on Nov. 18, her office in Wallace was informed that Shoshone had been one of seven Idaho counties selected to participate in the audit of certain ballots from the most recent election earlier this month.
News-Press to host Silver Valley Community Christmas Telethon
Brought to you by the Shoshone News-Press and Dave Smith- Chevrolet, readers and listeners far and wide are invited to be a part of the annual Silver Valley event on Wednesday, Dec. 7 by keeping an eye on the News-Press Facebook page from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kolar gets prison time at Law Day
Kolar, who was initially taken into custody for charges of rape and violating his probation on July 2, was sentenced to a unified 20 year prison sentence with 8 years fixed and 12 indeterminate.
OPD now accepting Shop-with-a-Cop applications, donations
Deadline to apply is Dec. 2
What's a conservation officer?
IDFG talks important role
Elks care, Elks share
KELLOGG — The Kellogg Elks Lodge No. 1841 has had a busy and charitable Autumn supporting the local community, most specifically veterans and education.
Bunker Hill wraps up Pend Oreille Plant demolition
Lays groundwork for new on-site mill
ITD winds down Silver Valley I-90 projects
Idaho Transportation Department Public Information Specialist Megan Jahns tells the News-Press that work crews are winding down for the winter season and that means the buttoning up of a few key projects.
Local stars shine at INW Country Music Awards Show
More than 500 turn out for annual country music celebration
Held for the first time at the Bing Crosby Theater in Spokane, over 500 people showed up to support their favorite local musicians and, of course, listen to some great music.
Wallace hosts Gov. Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ event
The historic Shoshone County town was the latest in the state to be selected by Governor Brad Little’s Office to host the long running “Capital for a Day” program.
Shaffer honored by Gov. Little
“It’s a gigantic honor, to say the least,” he told the News-Press. “In the hospitality industry, we don’t do it for the money. We do it because, for me, it is about enabling memories for people. When people visit, then walk away, I want them to say ‘huh, Wallace is a pretty cool place!’”
Tracking big game season with Idaho Fish and Game
Considered by many in North Idaho to be a holiday worthy of taking time off from school or work, hunting season for deer and elk has arrived. With the season just kicking off Oct. 10, it’s difficult to gauge yet whether hunters are having success, said Regional Wildlife Manager Micah Ellstrom.
FORC utilizes new retrieval vessel for river clean up
FORC founder Dawn Wiksten told the News-Press that the new FORC Retrieval Vessel (AKA the U.S.S. Tired) went on its maiden voyage on Oct. 9 and yielded nearly 1,500-lbs of tires/debris for the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River.
North Idaho Now Podcast Episode 173: Interview with IDFG's T.J. Ross and Micah Ellstrom and local headlines from 10/12-10/14
To kick off the show, NIN brings on Idaho Fish and Game Regional Communications Manager T.J. Miller and Regional Wildlife Manager Micah Ellstrom to chat about big game season, chronic wasting disease, and the former Myrtle Creek Preserve near Bonners Ferry!
Mullan Digs Pink vs. Wallace
Traditionally, when it comes to breast cancer awareness themed volleyball games in the Silver Valley, Kellogg and Wallace High Schools are the ones that lead the charge with the annual Dig Pink Night. As of last Thursday though, Mullan High School is now joining in on the fun.
North Idaho Now Podcast Episode 172: Local headlines from 10/8-10-11
In this episode of the show, Chanse Watson takes you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, and the Shoshone News-Press from Oct. 8-11.
SCSO Search and Rescue locates missing man
The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office reports that in the late hours of Oct. 5, dispatch received a call that Richard Curran, 44, had walked away from his campsite near Pegleg Mountain on the Idaho/Montana border and had not returned.
North Idaho Now Podcast Episode 170: Local headlines from 9/28-/9/30
Chanse Watson takes you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Shoshone News-Press, and the Bonners Ferry Herald from Sept. 28-30.
North Idaho Now Podcast Episode 169: ITD Construction/Traffic update with Megan Jahns and local headlines from 9/24-9/27
We kick things off with another ITD Construction/Traffic update with Public Information Specialist Megan Jahns! Make sure to plan ahead and drive safe, North Idaho!
PHD offering high-dose flu vaccine for seniors
Approved only for those 65 years of age or older, the Sanofi Pasteur Inc. manufactured vaccine contains four times the antigen as standard-dose flu vaccines.
North Idaho Now podcast Episode 168: Local headlines from 9/21-9/23
Chanse Watson takes you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Shoshone News-Press, and the Bonners Ferry Herald from Sept. 21-23.
North Idaho Now podcast Episode 167: Local headlines from 9/17-9/20 and interview with musical guest Jake Rozier
We kick things off with an interview with local musician Jake Rozier, who just released a new album, "Hard to Kill a Ghost."
Sunshine Mine kicks off drilling exploration program
Mine General Manager Tom Henderson explains this nearly two year long operation has already begun with the arrival of personnel and equipment from Boart Longyear Drilling, based out of Salt Lake City.
Bedke talks special session, North Idaho growth on podcast
Fresh on his mind was the recent special session, formally known as an extraordinary session, of the Idaho Legislature that was called by Governor Brad Little on Aug. 23 solely to have congress consider House Bill No. 1.
North Idaho Now podcast Episode 163: Local headlines from 8/31 through 9/6
In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson takes you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Bonners Ferry Herald, and the Shoshone News-Press from Aug. 31-Sept. 6.
District 2 firefighters, commissioners agree on new labor contract
Compromised reached on wage raises
Legislature passes Governor-backed bill to combat inflation, fund schools
Passing in the House of Representatives, 55-15, and in the Senate, , the new bill is set to take effect Jan. 3, 2023- two days after a rival ballot initiative would if approved by voters.
North Idaho Now podcast Episode 162: Local headlines from 8/27 through 8/30 and interview with Idaho Governor Brad Little
North Idaho Now welcomes a VERY special guest to the show, Idaho Governor Brad Little!
New historic sign commemorates Buffalo Soldiers
Two days before the celebration of Juneteenth this year, the Wallace Chamber of Commerce hosted 50 members of the “Iron Riders” re-enactors group at their office to unveil a new historical sign.
North Idaho Now Episode 161: Headlines from 8/24 through 8/26 and special North Idaho State Fair introduction
In this PACKED episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Molly Roberts chat with North Idaho State Fair rep Michaela Woempner for a very special show intro recorded at the fair!
Bank Street Brown, U&I Wheat place at International Beer Awards
Following yet another showing at the North American Brewers Association International Beer Awards competition in Idaho Falls, Sanborn and the rest of the Wallace Brewing team were sporting two more medals to add to the collection
VIDEO: One hail of a storm
Just after noon on Thursday, the skies over the Silver Valley began to darken and it became clear that a storm was a brewin’.
North Idaho Now podcast Episode 160: Headlines from 8/20 through 8/23
In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson takes you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, and the Shoshone News-Press from Aug. 20-23.
SCSO joins North Idaho DUI Task Force
Participates in recent operation
North Idaho Now podcast Episode 159: Headlines from 8/17 through 8/19 and interview with ITD's Megan Jahns
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Spunstrand mulls Wallace annexation
Spunstrand, the Coeur d’Alene based manufacturer of fiberglass reinforced products that has a factory just outside the city limits of Wallace on N. Frontage Rd., recently became involved in the county’s plan to purchase 49 acres of land in that area currently owned by the Union Pacific Railroad.
BOCC approves Ambulance District budget
Reviewed and approved by the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, the fairly new ambulance district is set to have $1,371,036.72 allocated to cover its yearly expenses.
North Idaho Now podcast Episode 158: Headlines from 8/13 through 8/16 and interview with musician Ben Vogel
NORTH IDAHO STATE FAIR TICKET GIVEAWAY GOING ON NOW!
Lightning storms keep fire crews busy
In Shoshone County, Idaho Department of Lands- Cataldo Fire Warden Chris Myers tells the News-Press that firecrews identified four separate fires in their district on Sunday following the Friday weather.
North Idaho Now podcast Episode 157: Headlines from 8/10 through 8/12
Chanse and Molly bring in Idaho Fish and Game Regional Communications Manager T.J. Miller and Biologist Andrew Dux to talk about how the warmer weather could affect your next fishing trip!