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Housing shortage causing concern for Silver Valley leaders

1 week ago | cdapress.com | Josh McDonald

Finding quality, affordable housing in Shoshone County has become increasingly difficult due to a combination of economic, geographic and social factors. For Paige Olsen, director of the Silver Valley Economic Development Corporation, solving this long-standing issue has become a mission. One of the core challenges is the mismatch between income and housing costs. A household is considered “burdened” when it spends more than 30% of its income on housing.
Shoshone BOCC adopts new meeting rules

1 week ago | cdapress.com | Josh McDonald

WALLACE — Shoshone County commissioners have adopted a new set of rules to guide future meetings. These rules aim to give the commissioners authority to address inappropriate behavior during public comment periods. After an initial discussion on potential language, the board drafted six rules and submitted them to the county’s legal team. Five were returned, slightly revised, and ultimately approved by the commissioners. 1.
Silverton assisted living facility expands

1 week ago | cdapress.com | Josh McDonald

SILVERTON — Silverton Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia recently celebrated two major achievements that will help shape the future of the assisted living facility. The first was expanding assisted living quarters to 28 beds from 14. “The expansion was driven by a noticeable shift in the needs of our senior community,” said Cascadia Silverton spokeswoman Karrie Poortinga.
County seeks public comment over potential North Fork road work

1 week ago | cdapress.com | Josh McDonald

WALLACE – Shoshone County Public Works Director Jessica Stutzke met with the county commissioners earlier this week to discuss several road failures in the North Fork Coeur d’Alene River region of the county. According to Stutzke, three sections of road are in dire need of repair or replacement: two of them along Old River Road and another on Prichard Creek Road.
Silver Valley pair arrested for child abuse

2 weeks ago | cdapress.com | Josh McDonald

WALLACE — Two Silver Valley residents have been arrested and are facing numerous charges related to child abuse. Sage Bryant, 24, and Anthony Banker, 38, were arrested last week after law enforcement was notified by medical staff of possible child abuse inflicted by the pair on Bryant’s 4-year-old child. Bryant has been charged with four counts of felony injury to a child, five counts of misdemeanor injury to a child, two counts of compounding crimes and one assault charge.
County seeks public comment over potential North Fork road work

2 weeks ago | shoshonenewspress.com | Josh McDonald

WALLACE – Shoshone County Public Works Director Jessica Stutzke met with the county commissioners earlier this week to discuss several road failures in the North Fork Coeur d’Alene River region of the county. According to Stutzke, three sections of road are in dire need of repair or replacement: two of them along Old River Road and another on Prichard Creek Road.
Silver Valley pair arrested for child abuse

2 weeks ago | shoshonenewspress.com | Josh McDonald

WALLACE – Two Silver Valley residents have been arrested and are facing numerous charges in what law enforcement is calling one of the most unsettling cases of child abuse in recent memory. Sage Bryant, 24, and Anthony Banker, 38, were arrested last week after law enforcement was notified by medical staff of possible child abuse inflicted by the pair on Bryant’s four-year-old child.
Kellogg to host world-class hard-enduro races

2 weeks ago | bonnercountydailybee.com | Josh McDonald

KELLOGG — Hard-enduro motorcycle racing isn’t for the faint of heart. With heart-stopping jumps and death-defying drops, it demands a rare breed of athlete to take on one of motorsport’s toughest challenges. Somehow, Kellogg has become one of its most iconic destinations. This week, Silver Mountain will host the Toyota Silver Kings Hard Enduro, presented by Klim. It’s the second stop on the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme Hard Enduro World Championship — the pinnacle of the sport.
Shoshone County back on track with wage study

2 weeks ago | cdapress.com | Josh McDonald

WALLACE — After numerous setbacks, Shoshone County is one step closer to completing a long-awaited wage study. Shoshone County commissioners recently approved a bid from BestDayHR to complete the study, which will include wages and benefits for county employees. Shoshone County Grants Administrator Colleen Rosson spearheaded the efforts to tie down a firm to complete the analysis, but after sending out seven requests for proposals, only two were received.
Kellogg to host world-class hard-enduro races

2 weeks ago | cdapress.com | Josh McDonald

KELLOGG — Hard-enduro motorcycle racing isn’t for the faint of heart. With heart-stopping jumps and death-defying drops, it demands a rare breed of athlete to take on one of motorsport’s toughest challenges. Somehow, Kellogg has become one of its most iconic destinations. This week, Silver Mountain will host the Toyota Silver Kings Hard Enduro, presented by Klim. It’s the second stop on the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme Hard Enduro World Championship — the pinnacle of the sport.