BOCC, USFS agree to significant contract increase in Shoshone
The Shoshone Board of County Commissioners scored a major win after they negotiated a new contract between the county and the United States Forest Service for the use of Shoshone County Airport.
KSD's four-day plan not financially motivated
As the Kellogg School District continues to explore the possibility of moving to a four-day school week, many questions have come up concerning the district’s motivations and how the change would impact the district financially.
MAY NIBJ: Take a drive through history
Everyone knows about Coeur d’Alene, Sandpoint, and even Wallace, but the things that people really want to see are those hidden spots, the places that the world has swallowed up and reclaimed.
Board, committee review draft plan for potential four-day week at KSD
The Kellogg School District may be just a few weeks away from approving a pilot four-day week following a public workshop last Thursday.
Seatz pleads guilty to aggravated battery
Owen Seatz pleaded guilty to aggravated at his felony arraignment at Shoshone County Courthouse earlier this week.
Arrests made in connection with Kellogg man's death
Two men were arrested on Tuesday in connection to the death of Kellogg man this past weekend.
Rock slide prompts emergency declaration in Shoshone County
A state of emergency has been declared in Shoshone County following last week’s rock slide that completely blocked the road headed over Moon Pass.
Body discovered in uptown Kellogg
Kellogg Police responded to a report of an unconscious man lying on the ground behind a building on the corner of McKinley Ave. and West Park Ave.
KSD exploring 4-day week
Recently, students in the KSD were sent home with surveys that their families could fill out and return to the school – these surveys asked the families what they believed would be the pros and cons of such a change from the traditional five-day school week.
Wallace bridge project begins in two weeks
The bridge, which crosses the South Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River and provides access from Wallace to Nine-Mile Canyon and Dobson Pass was put under severe weight restrictions six years ago. A year later, a temporary bridge was placed across the structure to allow heavier vehicles to pass over it, and has been in place ever since.
Spring Fling Gala set for next month
The Barnard-Stockbridge Museum Spring Fling Gala is just around the corner as tourism season begins in Wallace.
Wallace residents reject ordinance
The Wallace City Council tabled their proposed noise ordinance following a public hearing at their April meeting on Wednesday night.
County sets date for recreational property auction
The Shoshone Board of County Commissioners will have a live auction later this month for three six-month leases of property they own near the North Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River.
BOCC discusses wage study
Shoshone County officials are exploring their options for an employee-wide wage study. Earlier this week, the Shoshone Board of County Commissioners reviewed a $26,000 proposal from Meridian-based consulting firm AmeriBen.
Kellogg summer concert series looking for vendors, sponsors
The Music in the Park concert series is just a few months away and the Silver Valley Chamber wants 2024 to be the best that the summer series has ever been.
Sheriff, Commissioner remind residents to follow rules throughout construction zones
It may only be the second day of April, but Shoshone County is already in the throes of road construction season and much to their chagrin, many drivers have noticed that the speed limits in these work zones have been reduced to 55 miles per hour.
Growth equals new opportunity for SilverHoops
“Last year was our largest event ever, with over 180 registered teams,” organizer Ethan Wendt told the News-Press. “This incredible growth has led us to install new hoops on Railroad Ave to accommodate the increasing number of participants and spectators.”
County shifting grant funds
Shoshone County Grant Administrator Colleen Rosson recently met with the Board of County Commissioners to discuss the statuses of a handful of their approved projects.
BOCC approves new overlay district
Shoshone County commissioners voted this month to create a mountain overlay district for the areas surrounding Wallace.
Wallace noise ordinance headed for public hearing
The Wallace City Council plans to hold a public hearing during their April 10 meeting to discuss their recently completed draft noise ordinance.
Shoshone County examining leased properties
The formal workshop allows for ideas to be suggested and deliberated, and even receive input and questions from others in attendance – while still maintaining open meeting laws.
'Nothing more than a 2-bit killer'
Quadruple murder sentencing Monday
The man who pleaded guilty to killing a family of four in Kellogg last summer will be sentenced Monday.
Seniors shine at Mullan All-Star Game
The top senior talents from North Idaho were on display Friday night at the District I All-Star Game at the Mullan Athletic Pavilion.
Canyon Elementary celebrates legacy of hands-on education
While it may be a surprise to many that a school as small as Canyon Elementary School would be at the forefront of technology, it’s not surprising why Idaho Gov. Brad Little would be supportive of their efforts.
Kellogg man sentenced for sex abuse
A Kellogg man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexual abuse of a child by causing or having sexual contact with a minor under the age of 16.
Big news coming from Tiny Town
The childcare facility in Pinehurst is in the midst of an expansion that will give them more than 4,000-square feet of new space.
Fetal remains found in sewer, not storm drain
The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office's initial release stated that the fetal remains were found in a storm drain – however, they were actually found in a sewer line.
40th Anniversary show opens at Sixth Street Theater
This past weekend marked the opening of the 40th Anniversary Reunion Show at the Sixth Street Melodrama and Theater – a show rooted in memories and nostalgia. The show leans into the theater’s history and features a revolving cast of current actors as well as many former thespians from the past four decades.
We the Students...
Students at Kellogg High School are working to adopt a school constitution
A handful of students at Kellogg High School are getting a crash course in government processes and procedures to have a say in how a few things are handled at their school.
Cat Wranglers seeing success after years of struggle
The nonprofit organization has been dedicated to its cause of improving the lives of cats throughout the Silver Valley by emphasizing education and outreach for residents – which includes assisting in spay and neuter surgeries.
Mullan beefs up shop class thanks to CTE grant
Upgrades to the shop classroom at Mullan Jr./Sr. High School should result in expanded opportunities for career technical education students at the small school.
Looking for the positive
Area schools encourage good behavior through intervention, support programming
Schools across North Idaho and the country are supporting students through Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports programs.
I-90 projects on the horizon for Shoshone County
Roadwork throughout Shoshone County’s portion of the I-90 corridor is expected to resume thanks to the milder-than-usual winter weather that has been enjoyed by many.
Wallace City Council approves bid for 6th Street Bridge
Apollo Construction, a Washington-based, Native American-owned construction outfit was the lowest of the five bidding groups, at $3,788,755.
'Leaders don’t talk about leading, leaders simply lead'
Hundreds of people, including more than 100 fellow law enforcement officers from various departments and agencies, filled the Kellogg High School gymnasium on Saturday morning to remember and honor the beloved former sheriff.
Peggy White appointed to clerk's seat
A familiar face is returning to the Shoshone County Courthouse now that Peggy White has been appointed to fill the vacant clerk position.
Shoshone driveway ordinance gets second public hearing
The Shoshone Board of County Commissioners are working closely with the county’s planning and zoning department to make sure that a proposed ordinance change doesn’t end up penalizing residents.
Not done yet
Lady Wildcats ready for big opportunities at state tournament
Almost one year to the day, the Kellogg Wildcats had their season ended by the Ambrose Archers – the four-point loss at Lewiston High School was a feeling that Jana Nearing and her team couldn’t shake.
'A life dedicated to public service'
Local officials remember Sheriff Mike Gunderson
“Mike Gunderson lived a life dedicated to public service and helping those around him.”
Police raid in Pinehurst leads to substantial meth bust
The Shoshone County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at a Pinehurst residence on Wednesday night that resulted in the seizure of trafficking amounts of methamphetamine.
Businesses wanted for Silver Valley Career Fair
The fair is set up similarly to a business conference where students will have the ability to register for breakout sessions hosted by local businesses – these breakout sessions will allow those businesses to explain and/or demonstrate what their business does and how a person could benefit from working for that company or in that industry.
Parking lots
Lookout Ski and Rec. Area battles parking issues on busy weekends
The 2023/24 ski season has left a lot to be desired, but when the snow does fly it brings out a crowd, which can make simple things – like finding a parking spot – a big issue.
$11 million to be spent on future Shoshone bridge projects
An open house was previously scheduled for January 17, but was canceled due to the extreme winter weather that the area received – but the information that was to be presented at that meeting is available and the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) believes that it should still be presented to the public.
Kiwanis book drive to start later this month
Local Kiwanis Club President Braden Thomas had been thinking about a book drive for many years after several people told him that books weren’t always accessible for kids to take home with them from local schools – especially at the younger grade levels.
Pinehurst man to pay fine for CDA River bank disturbance
According to the court-filed consent agreement from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in September 2022, Michael Gagliano was discovered to have violated the Clean Water Act after he used a combination of off-site rock and native sediment from the bank to reinforce the bank of the South Fork of the Coeur D’ Alene River near his property in a remote area of Pinehurst.
Details emerge, charges explained in attempted murder case
During his first appearance in court before Magistrate Judge Keisha Oxendine on Friday afternoon, Owen R. Seatz, 23, was charged with a single count of each of the following charges; battery with intent to commit a serious felony, domestic battery without traumatic injury, and resisting or obstructing a public officer.
County to lease Smelterville property
Last week, the Shoshone Board of County Commissioners met with Chris Magart, the manager of Amerifirst Portalet & Pump Service (APP) – known throughout the Silver Valley as Tam’s Traveling Toilets, to approve a lease between the business and the county.
Local Walmarts host annual Wellness Day events
Hundreds of North Idaho residents participated in Walmart Wellness Day last weekend, taking advantage of the free and discounted health services that the retail giant makes available at their locations with pharmacy services.
Kellogg man arrested after shooting girlfriend
Early Thursday morning, Kellogg Police Department officer David Bishop responded to a reported burglary that had resulted in a firearm being discharged at a home on the corner of Brown and Chestnut Streets.
Police arrest man after brief standoff
A standoff between a local man and multiple Shoshone County law enforcement agencies end with the man being taken into police custody late Friday night.