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Innovia Foundation announced 165 grants totaling $746,012 from the COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Funds for Eastern Washington and North Idaho.  Awards totaling $18,500 directly benefiting Shoshone County.

Keisha Oxendine, 2020 Women of the Year In 2012, at the age of 30, Oxendine was elected as Shoshone County’s prosecuting attorney, the first woman elected to that position. Her duties include prosecuting crimes, giving legal advice to county agencies, representing them in civil cases and training law enforcement and prosecutorial personnel.

The Silver Valley Economic Development Corporation today announced the launch of the first free drive-in public Wi-Fi sites which will help safely serve those with limited internet connectivity during this time. Silver Valley community Wi-Fi is active for those needing to complete homework, apply for unemployment, pay bills or other essential uses requiring internet.