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JOSH McDONALD

Staff Writer

Staff Writer

Recent Stories

Lifelong Tiger takes over Mullan School District
September 15, 2026 1:07 a.m.

Lifelong Tiger takes over Mullan School District

Almquist succeeds Wells as superintendent
Staffing shortage may force reduced plow routes
September 15, 2026 1:06 a.m.

Staffing shortage may force reduced plow routes

Primary concern is keeping Dobson Pass open
SMC, Kootenai Imaging team up in Silver Valley
September 11, 2026 1:06 a.m.

SMC, Kootenai Imaging team up in Silver Valley

Partnership expected to improve diagnostic services
Shoshone County approves park upgrades
September 11, 2026 1 a.m.

Shoshone County approves park upgrades

Many projects address aging structures, equipment
Sunshine Mine builds toward a new era
September 8, 2026 1:09 a.m.

Sunshine Mine builds toward a new era

Shoshone County adopts $18.4M budget
September 4, 2026 1:05 a.m.

Shoshone County adopts $18.4M budget

Includes tax hike, 12% increase in employee health benefits package
Shoshone County sets hearing for $18.5M budget
August 28, 2026 1:05 a.m.

Shoshone County sets hearing for $18.5M budget

Includes 3% property tax increase
Dudley Fire continues to grow
August 27, 2026 6 p.m.

Dudley Fire continues to grow

New energy on Kellogg's Main Street
August 24, 2026 1:08 a.m.

New energy on Kellogg's Main Street

Mountain Gem Coffee Bar opens
Osburn honors fallen officer
August 18, 2026 1:07 a.m.

Osburn honors fallen officer

Osburn honors fallen officer
Road projects upset some motorists; officials explain why they’re needed
August 16, 2026 1:09 a.m.

Road projects upset some motorists; officials explain why they’re needed

Road projects upset some motorists; officials explain why they’re needed

If you haven’t noticed, it’s construction season in northern Idaho. Whether it’s Interstate 90, neighborhoods in Coeur d’Alene or Post Falls or even the Silver Valley countryside, motorists often struggle to avoid delays, detours or complete road closures marked by orange traffic cones.

SMC honors VanHoose as 2026 employee of the year
August 3, 2026 1:05 a.m.

SMC honors VanHoose as 2026 employee of the year

SMC honors VanHoose as 2026 employee of the year
After 50 years, Osburn to honor fallen officer with memorial
July 28, 2026 1:08 a.m.

After 50 years, Osburn to honor fallen officer with memorial

After 50 years, Osburn to honor fallen officer with memorial
Mailou kicks off new era for Kellogg football
July 17, 2026 1:15 a.m.

Mailou kicks off new era for Kellogg football

"We're going to be the hardest-working team on the field," he said. "We're going to bust our butts every day. No one is going to outwork us. I don't expect us to lose, but if we lose, that means we needed to learn something."