JOSH McDONALD
Staff Writer
Recent Stories
Dose: "Let the people decide"
The Shoshone County Commissioners met Thursday evening with County Clerk Lori Osterberg to discuss the county’s upcoming budget. What began as a routine meeting ended abruptly after a commissioner proposed a controversial solution to address deep cuts to the sheriff’s office.
Repeat offender taken into custody following Pinehurst raid
A search warrant at residence on Wednesday night resulted in the seizure of several drugs and firearms.
Veteran educator takes the helm at KMS
Brad Harmon previously worked in the Lakeland and Post Falls School Districts.
Most experts agree that middle school is one of the most challenging age groups in education. Good thing Brad Harmon isn’t afraid of a challenge
KSD emphasizes stability with proposed levy
Following a recent public workshop, Trustee Bonnie Farmin recommended that the district move forward with a levy totaling $7,048,700 — or $3,524,350 per year, which was unanimously approved by the board.
'You can only do less with less'
Shoshone County Sheriff's Office faces nearly $1 million in budget cuts
Funding woes continue to grip Shoshone County, with the sheriff’s office facing nearly $1 million in proposed budget cuts.
Light the cat signal!
Silver Valley Cat Wranglers seek community help after taking influx of cats
A sudden influx of felines in need have the Silver Valley Cat Wranglers scrambling for resources, human or otherwise.
Molly B'Damn Days this weekend
From vendor booths to helicopter rides, the annual Molly B’Damn Gold Rush Days festival promises something for everyone this weekend in the historic mining town of Murray.
Wallace Huck Fest celebrates milestone with art, vendors, and lots of huckleberries
The 40th Annual Wallace Huckleberry Festival kicks off this weekend, and organizers are hoping for a record-setting turnout to mark the milestone celebration.
Debate over road access reignites during meeting with commissioners
The public meeting was initiated by Paul Loutzenhiser, who urged the commissioners to keep the road open for public access. Representing the North Idaho Trailblazers, Loutzenhiser explained that the group uses the road to reach a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) property known as the “Rollercoaster.”
Shoshone County public works director proposes 40% budget cut in face of funding uncertainty
Shoshone County may soon face a sharp decline in public services as state and federal funding remains uncertain.