Shoshone News-Press Top 10 articles 2024

Shoshone County enjoyed many successes in the past year. It also experienced more than a few tragic and traumatic events during that same time. However, in true Silver Valley fashion, the community rallied to take care of one another in times of need, while also celebrating the positives.

Gymnasts find their footing in Coeur d'Alene

Great West Gymfest attracts 1,500 athletes nationwide

The 24th annual event has 36 teams and about 1,500 athletes, ages 6 to 18, from across the nation. It’s so popular the field was full in September

Wreaths Across America ceremony honors local veterans

Wreaths Across America ceremony honors local veterans

Though not a veteran herself, Helen Nelson donned the iconic red of the Marine Corps Saturday morning as she laid wreaths on the graves of those who have served our country.

Wreaths Across America ceremony honors local veterans

Wreaths Across America ceremony honors local veterans

Though not a veteran herself, Helen Nelson donned the iconic red of the Marine Corps Saturday morning as she laid wreaths on the graves of those who have served our country.

Wreaths Across America ceremony honors local veterans

Wreaths Across America ceremony honors local veterans

Though not a veteran herself, Helen Nelson donned the iconic red of the Marine Corps Saturday morning as she laid wreaths on the graves of those who have served our country.

House candidate Kier touts conservation work

Grant Kier visited the Daily Inter Lake recently to discuss his candidacy for Montana’s lone U.S. House seat.

House candidate Kier touts conservation work

Grant Kier visited the Daily Inter Lake recently to discuss his candidacy for Montana’s lone U.S. House seat.

Romney taps Luna as education adviser

Idaho schools chief Tom Luna has been selected to join GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney's Education Policy Advisory Group.

10 years after BP spill: Oil drilled deeper; rules relaxed

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ten years after an oil rig explosion killed 11 workers and unleashed an environmental nightmare in the Gulf of Mexico, companies are drilling in deeper and deeper waters, where payoffs can be huge but risks are greater than ever.

10 years after BP spill: Oil drilled deeper; rules relaxed

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ten years after an oil rig explosion killed 11 workers and unleashed an environmental nightmare in the Gulf of Mexico, companies are drilling in deeper and deeper waters, where payoffs can be huge but risks are greater than ever.

10 years after BP spill: Oil drilled deeper; rules relaxed

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ten years after an oil rig explosion killed 11 workers and unleashed an environmental nightmare in the Gulf of Mexico, companies are drilling in deeper and deeper waters, where payoffs can be huge but risks are greater than ever.

Bonner County faces mixed recovery

SANDPOINT — It will, in some ways, be a tale of two recoveries — one in the greater Sandpoint area and the other on the county’s west side.

Extreme Skijor returning to Wallace, with or without fresh snow

Area school districts see mixed results on Idaho Standards Achievement Test

Lake Pend Oreille remains above state average, while West Bonner sees decreases

The Lake Pend Oreille and West Bonner County school districts saw differing results on the 2025 Idaho Standards Achievement Test.

Burton nets 27, No. 16 Northwestern women top Purdue 70-54

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Veronica Burton scored a career-high 27 points and helped No. 16 Northwestern get off to a fast start en route to a 70-54 win over Purdue on Thursday night.

Burton nets 27, No. 16 Northwestern women top Purdue 70-54

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Veronica Burton scored a career-high 27 points and helped No. 16 Northwestern get off to a fast start en route to a 70-54 win over Purdue on Thursday night.

Ramirez leads No. 14 Arkansas women past Wake Forest 98-82

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Amber Ramirez scored 15 of her 22 points in the third quarter when No. 14 Arkansas took control en route to a 98-82 win over Wake Forest at the Gulf Coast Showcase on Friday.

Priest River driver’s license closed, Thanksgiving week

The Priest River Driver’s License office will be closed the week of Nov. 24 through Nov. 28.

Coeur d'Alene man turns derelict cars into works of art

Ken Murren has been restoring classics since he was a teenager

Murren expects to have a 1972 Chevrolet Blazer in Car d’Lane, which begins tonight with a classic car parade, and continues Saturday with a show. Both are in downtown Coeur d’Alene.

Frustrations with political rhetoric emerge after rally shooting

Frustrations with the political climate in the U.S. reached a boiling point after last week's attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, prompting calls for civility and unity from local residents and Montana's elected officials alike.