Silver Valley Sports
What teams are poised to make a deep postseason run? Which teams are still a year or two out from their next successful run? And who are the names we’re going to be hearing and talking about over the next few months?
County to replace failed heating system at Murray Shop
A total failure of the heating system at Shoshone County’s District 1 shop in Murray is forcing the county to dig into their cash to keep the shop running.
Traffic stop yields trafficking amounts of meth in Shoshone County
A pair of Montana men were arrested last week after a traffic stop resulted in the discovery trafficking amounts of methamphetamine.
Nominating period open for Silver Valley Shop-With-A-Cop
The Osburn Police Department’s annual Shop-With-A-Cop holiday event is looking for shopper nominations.
Pride versus pride
Self-respect and dignity were the subjects of Retired Army National Guard Maj. Andrew Whipple’s message to veterans at the Silver Valley Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony on Monday morning.
Silver Valley Sports: Nov. 4 - 10
Wallace football bows out in playoffs; Area All-League Volleyball Teams announced
SV Chamber kicks off Shop Small promotion
Shop Small in the Silver Valley kicked off this past weekend with the Silver Valley Chamber’s Annual Winter Evening Market.
Crews pull double duty in Pinehurst house fire
Emergency crews responded to a residential structure fire on Monday afternoon that reignited early Tuesday morning.
Shoshone County ski hills ready for season
Lookout Pass opens this weekend, while Silver Mountain's grand opening is just a few weeks away.
All signs are pointing toward this year’s ski season being one for the books and Shoshone County’s two ski hills are excited for the coming weeks.
Lindsey, Zimmerman headline incumbent sweep on Election Day
83.9% of registered voters cast 6,214 votes, re-electing Jeff Zimmerman and Holly Lindsey, while also doing their part to retain state legislators Phil Hart, Dale Hawkins, and Heather Scott.
Young: "We like our chances" ahead of playoff matchup with Carey
The Miners had to wait a week, but they now know who they get in the first round of the 1A State Playoffs. A nice, long road trip and the chance to face the number one team in the state, Carey Panthers.
Shoshone County considering new public defense office
Last week, the Shoshone County Commissioners met with Eric Fredericksen with the Idaho State Public Defenders Office to discuss establishing an Institutional Public Defense Office in Shoshone County.
Candidates take the stage at SNP/Chamber Forum
The event was open for any candidate on the upcoming ballot to attend, in a low-stakes environment that allowed each candidate to state their platforms and explain why they should get people’s votes. Candidates answered questions during the casual sip and mingle period that followed the presentations.
BOCC questioning new pay matrix
Misunderstanding or misinformation? That was the question Commissioner Dave Dose was trying to get answered on Wednesday morning.
This time, it's Even Louder!
The show is the direct sequel to one the theater performed in March 2023, and Robinson hopes to recapture the lighthearted, psychedelic magic that made “Laugh In, Out Loud” a hit.
Miner duo, major impact
It’s been 10 long years since the Wallace Miners were the outright league champions on the gridiron. When the final horn sounded on Friday night at Sather Field, it was accompanied by raucous cheers, high-fives, hugs, and maybe even a few tears.
Shoshone County adopts interim pay matrix
The Shoshone County Commissioners made a significant change to the county’s pay scale last week, when they adopted an interim pay matrix.
Shoshone County partners with Post Falls for building inspections
Temporary contract approved as new building inspector is trained.
The Shoshone County Commissioners approved a contract with the city of Post Falls last week for the use of one of its building inspectors while Shoshone County establishes its new building inspection/code enforcement department.
Miner duo, major impact
It’s been 10 long years since the Wallace Miners were the outright league champions on the gridiron. When the final horn sounded on Friday night at Sather Field, it was accompanied by raucous cheers, high-fives, hugs, and maybe even a few tears.
Wallace sets fees for business registration law
The Wallace City Council approved a resolution setting the fees for the city’s recently adopted Business Registration Ordinance during a special meeting on Tuesday evening.
Pinehurst man arrested following child porn operation
A Pinehurst man was arrested on Tuesday after a search warrant turned up hundreds of digital files containing sexually explicit images of children.
SCSO honors deputies
The actions and bravery of Shoshone County Sheriff’s Deputies Corporal Darius Dustin and Detective Will Keller were celebrated during a recent ceremony at the Shoshone County Public Safety Building.
Po-Ta-Toes
Each year, a group of Kellogg Rotarians drive down to Blackfoot, where they pick up 350 boxes of Idaho Potatoes and bring them back for one of their biggest fundraisers of the year.
Leave the signs alone
Shoshone County Clerk Peggy White would like to remind people to leave campaign signs alone.
Spaces still available for Osburn Craft Fair
You know we’re knocking on the door of the holiday season when you hear the words Osburn Craft Fair.
Wallace says 'No' to alcohol license fee increases
The Wallace City Council voted against changing the prices on the city’s beer and liquor licenses following a public hearing last week.
Mullan students receives major scholarship
Mullan Jr./Sr. High School student Talan Rupp-Connors was recently named a recipient of a $25,000 scholarship from the Horatio Alger Association.
Wallace City Council discusses registration fees
The Wallace City Council examined a proposed fee structure for their new Business Registration Ordinance during their monthly meeting on Wednesday night.
KHS students ready themselves for annual haunted house
The haunted house is hosted by the KHS Student Council and is the group’s largest annual fundraiser, providing money for several student activities throughout the school year.
Innovia announces new fund in Silver Valley
The Innovia Foundation hosted a social event last month at Albertini’s Gem Bar, where they unveiled plans for the new Silver Valley Forever Fund.
Border Patrol seizes illegal immigrants following SCSO traffic stop
A routine traffic stop last month resulted in the apprehension of three men by the United States Border Patrol.
County approves contract for broadband study
Shoshone County is working diligently to make sure all of its residents have access to reliable, high-speed internet.
Changes in air quality standards may affect Shoshone County
The Environmental Protection Agency’s air quality requirements have changed, and Shoshone County residents may have to adjust how they burn during the final months of the year.
Work begins on Old River Road
A paving project along Old River Road began earlier this week, with crews addressing three key sections that were deemed the worst of the aging highway.
Bunker Hill CEO talks reopening Silver Valley mine
Ongoing progress at the Bunker Hill Mine was the topic of recent social event hosted by the Silver Valley Chamber last month at the 1313 Club.
Silver Express coming under full county control
On Wednesday, the commissioners met with Shoshone County Grant Administrator Colleen Rosson where they made the decision to take full control of the bus service for the next six months.
“We have to start over”
Shoshone County wage study not completed on schedule as firm closes department
Last week, Shoshone County Commissioner Tracy Casady was informed by third party administration firm AmeriBen that they wouldn’t not have Shoshone County’s wage study completed by their September 30 deadline and that they were doing away with the human resources consulting sector of their business.
Major upgrades in store for Page Treatment Plant
The South Fork Coeur d’Alene River Sewer District (SFSD) held a special groundbreaking ceremony last Friday at the Page Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Jackass Half Marathon on the horizon
Hosted by the Silver Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Jackass has become a staple of the running community, with hundreds of people pouring in from around the United States to participate.
Silver Express facing new administration
The Shoshone County Commissioners are working behind the scenes to make sure that public transportation remains an option for the county’s residents.
Reward offered in May gun theft
Weapon was recovered near Kellogg High School
A reward is being offered for anyone with information about a robbery that occurred in May which resulted in the recovery of a handgun near Kellogg High School.
Work on S.V. Road near completion
Shoshone County Public Works Director Jessica Stutzke announced on Wednesday that work along Silver Valley Road near Big Creek is near completion, but major work will take place over the next few days.
New treatment facility on the horizon for Kingston
Big things are coming for the Kingston-Cataldo Sewer District now that plans are in place for a new treatment facility near Kingston.
ITD addresses concerns over work in Shoshone County
Last week, crews began paving the various stretches between the bottom of Fourth of July Pass and Wallace, and the Idaho Transportation Department anticipates that these projects will be completed next month.
Wallace passes Business Registration Ordinance
The new ordinance, which was met with some skepticism, was passed by a 4-1 vote, with Councilwoman Cindy Lien being the only member to vote no.
SCFD2 gets new wheels
There’s nothing like that new car smell, or in this case, that new firetruck smell.
A little rain couldn't stop Wallace 9/11 Stair Climb
A little bit of wet weather wasn’t enough to stop the people of the Silver Valley from honoring and remembering the victims of the September 11, Terrorist Attacks during the annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.
Grant monies funding power project toward Murray
A much-needed infrastructure improvement project is currently underway and could mean big things for the Golden Chest Mine.
Annual S.A.V.E. walk this Friday
September is National Suicide Prevention Month and this Friday, S.A.V.E. will host their 10th Annual Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk.
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb next week
Next week marks 23 years since the September 11 Terrorist Attacks and once again the crews of Shoshone County Fire District #1 will be honoring those who lost their lives with the annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.