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Board, committee review draft plan for potential four-day week at KSD
KELLOGG –– The Kellogg School District may be just a few weeks away from approving a pilot four-day week following a public workshop last Thursday. The special workshop allowed the board of trustees the opportunity to review and discuss the data gathered by the committee that had been looking into the change.
Silver Mountain Resort to host mine rescue competition
KELLOGG — A first responder display for Shoshone County is slated to take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 7 in the parking lot of Silver Mountain Resort. Shoshone Fire District No. 1 and Shoshone Fire District No. 2 will be present to explain their various equipment and vehicles on display.
'Our community is hurting' | Community members, congregation remember pastor found dead in Pinehurst
PINEHURST, Idaho — A somber silence has fallen over the small Idaho town of Pinehurst as the community mourns the loss of a man many considered a light in their life. The Shoshone County Sheriff confirmed Wednesday the body of Gene Jacobs, the lead pastor at Real Life Ministries Silver Valley, was found in a remote area near Pinehurst after an all day extensive search. Now, members of the community are working to process the immense loss.
Silver Valley Cat Wranglers claw their way to stabilize Shoshone County's cat population
KELLOGG — For one night only, the Dirty Dog Saloon became the “Dirty Kitty” as the owners allowed Silver Valley Cat Wranglers to perform a bar takeover and silent auction. The Dirty Dog Saloon donated all the day's proceeds to Cat Wranglers and through additional donations, the group was able to raise about $6,000 out of its $15,000 annual budget.
MAY NIBJ: Take a drive through history
It seems like an antiquated notion, to simply get in the car and go for a drive. But in 2024, as fewer people are emphasizing owning their own vehicles, the idea of taking a drive has become a novelty that many people are rediscovering. In Idaho, ghost towns have multiple...
Coeur d’Alene trustees agree to close Borah elementary
Coeur d’Alene school trustees made the unprecedented decision Monday evening to close one of their 11 elementary schools due to a hefty shortfall in the 2025 budget. They also agreed to continue with the five-day week schedule but will consider switching from a late start Monday to an early release Friday to provide effective professional development. For now, the district won’t move to the four-day calendar but it’s still a viable option for future consideration, they said.
Kellogg workshop focuses on empowering middle and high school girls
KELLOGG — After about a 10-year hiatus, Krista Brandt is bringing back the “Anything I Wanna Be” empowerment workshop for Silver Valley girls in sixth through 12th grade. “This isn’t just another gathering. It’s a day dedicated to empowering growth and instilling hope in young minds,” Brandt...
Kellogg police looking for information on fight
KELLOGG, Idaho – The Kellogg Police Department is asking residents with any information on a fight which purportedly took place at around 1 am on Sunday morning to call Idaho State Police (ISP). The department did not offer any details on the altercation, but asked anyone who may have...
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