Wallace Blues Festival canceled

Locals rallying to create new music festival

According to Alex Cook, the head of the Wallace Blues Festival Committee, technical issues forced the committee’s hand in pulling the plug.

Weeklong heat wave crashes into North Idaho

Multiple triple-digit days are in the forecast, with Tuesday and Wednesday expected to reach 100 degrees and 101 degrees, respectively.

Week-long heat wave crashes into North Idaho

Multiple triple-digit days are in the forecast, with Tuesday and Wednesday expected to reach 100 degrees and 101 degrees, respectively.

Proposed Wallace ordinance goes before the public

A new law aimed at special events was up for public comment during Wallace’s January City Council meeting.

Shoshone County Sheriff Lindsey discusses new term

When Holly Lindsey received word that she had won the race for sheriff in the November election, her initial thoughts were of gratitude to have received the stamp of approval from the voters in Shoshone County.

Idaho Supreme Court rejects open primaries challenge

The Idaho Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s challenge to a ballot initiative that would open Idaho’s primary elections to all voters and implement ranked choice voting for general elections, saying the matter must first be addressed by a lower court.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: Aug. 23-26

Kellogg, Wallace open football seasons

Rathdrum homeowner prevails in tax appeal

The case of a Rathdrum man who prevailed in an occupancy tax appeal hearing Wednesday highlighted how Kootenai County handles proration required by Idaho law.

Hayden Cinema enacts new minor policy following disruptive 'Minecraft Movie' behavior

Minors must now be accompanied by a parent at evening screenings of A Minecraft Movie after several instances of disruptive behavior left Hayden Cinema theaters trashed.

Coeur d’Alene man sent to treatment program for lewd conduct

A man will spend up to 21 years in prison for sexually abusing three younger children when he was between the ages of 13 and 15 years old.

Cat Wranglers gearing up for purr-fect fundraiser

It's that time of the year again, spring has sprung, and the Silver Valley’s feral feline population is heading toward a stray cat-astrophe.

Heritage Health lays off 10% of employees

Heritage Health will lay off 40 employees, about 10% of its workforce, as a preemptive measure ahead of possible funding cuts, according to the nonprofit.

After rare diagnosis, Coeur d'Alene man is beating the odds

In many ways, Riley Cremer is just like most 21-year-olds in North Idaho.

Insurance costs may ground KCSO helicopter

Insurance costs may permanently ground the helicopter used by the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, which has not been used for law enforcement purposes in more than a year.

Higher ed strong in Idaho, college presidents say

Enrollment continues to grow

The higher education landscape is changing, and even shrinking, nationwide. But not in Idaho.

POAC receives $11,000 grant from 101 Women Sandpoint

The Pend Oreille Arts Council won a $11,000 grant from 101 Women Sandpoint for its Kaleidoscope Visual Arts and the Ovations Performing Arts Educational Outreach programs last week.

Silver Valley Christmas Fund aims for record year

‘No Kings’ protests planned in North Idaho Saturday

While protests over federal immigration enforcement actions continue nationwide, more cities are expected to see demonstrations later this week, including several in North Idaho.

Suspected shooter’s North Idaho connections emerge

After two firefighters were killed in what police described as an ambush, details about the suspected shooter’s connections to North Idaho are emerging.

Suspected shooter’s North Idaho connections emerge

After two firefighters were killed in what police described as an ambush, details about the suspected shooter’s connections to North Idaho are emerging.