JOSH McDONALD
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Fire destroys garage, damages house in Osburn
Osburn man sentenced in child sex abuse case
From friends to bookshop owners
New bookstore in Wallace has something for everyone
Shoshone leaders considering employee raises
Candidates report contributions
Campaign finance filings with the Idaho Sunshine database show Kootenai County Commissioner candidate John Padula leading local fundraising efforts with a week to the May Primary election.
'Much more than basketball'
Tourney nets $10K for cancer support
SV Chamber announces lineup for Music in the Park series
Moon Pass almost open for season
“We Just Want to Go Home”
Silver Valley gathers to honor 91 miners lost in the 1972 Sunshine Mine Disaster
New net aims to curb foul-ball problem at Pinehurst ball field
Allen: Fatal Wallace shooting justified
CDA police officer, KCSO deputy cleared
Brad's Guns opens in historic Kellogg building
'Blessed are the peacemakers'
MAY NIBJ: Mining resurgence driving economic recovery in Shoshone County
Shoshone County law enforcement responds to multiple incidents
Community cleanup set for storm‑damaged Nine Mile Cemetery
County boosts public works pay
North Idaho appoints special prosecutor
Marching orders are to combat drug trafficking
Legacy racers highlight Leadman
Sisters finish first, together
New shop anchors $2M Kellogg upgrades
Most projects should be finished before summer ends
Leadership changes at Silver Valley high schools
Leadman returns, fueling competition and community
Wallace leaders seek improvements in sheriff’s office services
Republican sheriff candidate addresses 2023 DUI incident
Chris Rice was cited and released but not arrested
KSD launches new levy information website
Kellogg first Idaho city to ban kratom
Neighboring cities say they are considering similar action
SCSO questions state of its budget
Down seven patrol deputies, four detention deputies, one dispatcher
Kellogg considering ban on kratom sales
'Shredder' returns home 25 years later
Silver Valley Career Fair rescheduled
Event was canceled following March windstorm knocked power out across North Idaho and Eastern Washington
SCSO leadership tackling jail issues
Remaining compliance issues largely center on staffing levels, inmate population
In Shoshone County, remaining compliance issues largely center on staffing levels and inmate population pressure. The sheriff’s office is down several detention deputies and has relied on measures such as offering patrol deputies overtime to staff the jail during high-volume periods.
Shoshone County hikes public works pay
Offered salary of $52K generates zero applications
County crews clear Moon Pass
Shoshone County struggling to fill public works director position
In 2 months, no one has applied for job that pays $51K
Gov. Little visits Galena Mine
Wehr sworn in as Shoshone County sheriff
Former Army Ranger county’s third since October
Unused funds could offset security upgrades at Shoshone County
Shawn Wehr named Shoshone sheriff
Silver Mountain responds to avalanche criticism
Skier questions whether adequate mitigation work was done prior to opening
Farnham said Silver Mountain did not initially acknowledge the scope of avalanche activity publicly and expressed concern about transparency, particularly given that General Manager Jeff Colburn also serves as president of Ski Idaho, an organization funded in part through taxpayer‑supported tourism revenues.
Shoshone election field takes shape
Two commissioner seats up
Perhaps the most publicized race is for Shoshone County sheriff. Republicans Chris Rice, John Richter and Shawn Wehr are vying for the recently vacant position.
Venezuelan pair arrested in Shoshone County
One suspected to have terrorist ties
Recent snow keeps Silver Mountain, Lookout spinning
KSD re-approves levy resolution
Wants it to reflect current tax conditions
Meet the candidates for Shoshone County sheriff appointment
KSD renews push for replacement levy
Galena CEO praises team for accident-free year
Candidates announced for vacant Shoshone County Sheriff seat
This marks the second time the SCDCC has submitted a list of sheriff candidates to the commissioners in the past five months, following the resignation of Holly Lindsey in Oct. 2025 and the more recent resignation of William Eddy last month.
Two rescued after avalanche at Silver Mountain
Two people were rescued Friday afternoon after an avalanche at Silver Mountain, according to the resort.
Service and Tradition: Inside Kellogg High’s Marine Corps JROTC Program
Inside Kellogg High’s Marine Corps JROTC Program
Silver Valley man gets 60 years
Prosecutor says they are pursuing stronger penalties for child sex crimes
Both charges carry potential life sentences. Shoshone County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Britney Jacobs explained the state’s reasoning behind its sentencing recommendation.