JOSH McDONALD
Staff Writer
Recent Stories

Exciting news from Silverton assisted living facility
Silverton Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia recently celebrated two major achievements that will help shape the future of the assisted living facility.

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.

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.

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.
Kellogg to host world class hard-enduro races
Hard-enduro motorcycle racing isn’t for the faint of heart. With heart-stopping jumps and death-defying drops, it demands a rare breed of athlete to take on one of motorsport’s toughest challenges.

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.