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Lewiston Reaches 107° on Tuesday, Tying Record For July 9
LEWISTON - The National Weather Service says the official high temperature of 107° on Tuesday tied the record high for the date in Lewiston, set in 1985. The NWS forecast for Wednesday calls for a high of 109°. The current record for July 10 is 106°, set in 1975.
As Record-Breaking Heat Blankets the West, no end in Sight
The ongoing scorching heat in the West caused a road to buckle in Washington this week while at least a dozen California cities broke all-time high-temperature records. A heat wave enveloping much of the nation has been especially sweltering on the West Coast, where some areas have experienced multiple days of triple-digit weather that has turned deadly.
Man fatally shot by park rangers at Yellowstone National Park allegedly threatened mass shooting
(CANYON VILLAGE, Wyo.) -- A 28-year-old man who worked for a business in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming allegedly threatened to carry out a mass shooting before being killed in a shootout with rangers on the Fourth of July, officials said Tuesday. Samson Lucas Bariah Fussner, of Milton, Florida, was...
Firefighters stop a fast moving wildfire near Clarkston, Washington
CLARKSTON - Just before 3pm today, firefighters from around the Lewis Clark Valley were called to a wildfire just east of Redwolf Bridge in Whitman County. Asotin County Fire District #1 firefighters were first to arrive through an auto-aid agreement with Whitman County Fire District #14. Firefighters were doing what they could on the ground, but high temps and steep rocky terrain limited firefighters.
High Visibility Enforcement Patrol on US 12 Near Lenore
LEWISTON – The Idaho State Police District 2 conducted a High Visibility Enforcement Patrol today from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., focusing on aggressive drivers on US 12 between mileposts 15 and 34. This area has experienced multiple fatality crashes in recent months, with speed and inattention being significant factors.
Alleged Shooter Arrested After Accidental Discharge Injures Clarkston Woman
CLARKSTON - On July 9, at approximately 1:45 a.m., Asotin County deputies were alerted to an accidental discharge of a weapon in the 1400 block of Maple St. in Clarkston. Upon arrival, a deputy from Asotin County and two Clarkston Police Department officers, found several people around and in the residence. They were informed that a female inside the residence had been struck in the leg by the gunfire.
Idaho Fish and Game Announces Elk Tag Sales
IDAHO - Idaho Fish and Game will begin selling capped elk zone tags at 10 a.m. MDT on July 10. Most zones, except Sawtooth, will be available first-come, first-served at GoOutdoorsIdaho.com, license vendors, regional offices, via the mobile app, or by calling 1-800-554-8685. Sawtooth Elk Zone tags will be sold...
YMCA of the Palouse Announces Closure Effective August 31
PULLMAN - The YMCA of the Palouse has announced it will disaffiliate from the YMCA and close its doors effective August 31, 2024. The decision comes after years of financial strain caused by increasing minimum wage and operating costs. The Board of Directors conducted an extensive review of the Y’s...
Clearwater Paper to pay Over $367,000 for Failing to Properly Report Chlorine Releases
LEWISTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Clearwater Paper Corporation of Lewiston, Idaho, will pay a combined $367,088 in penalties for failing to properly report releases of hazardous chlorine emissions that occurred in 2019, 2020 and 2021. Multiple unexpected releases of chlorine gas occurred at Clearwater’s...
WSU Student Charged for Allegedly Raping Female Student on Campus
The victim went to Pullman Regional Hospital which reported the rape to WSU Police. The victim told officers that she and Leal were drinking at his campus apartment on April 17th when she was raped. She told investigators that she passed out and woke up to Leal sexually assaulting her. According to court documents the woman told police that she told Leal several times that she was not going to have sex with him. Leal allegedly hand his hand on the women’s throat and she thought she was going to die.
Forest Insect & Disease Field Day Scheduled for July 26 in Orofino
OROFINO - The University of Idaho Extension Clearwater County is set to host the "Forest Insect & Disease Field Day" on Friday, July 26, 2024. This educational event aims to provide participants with firsthand exposure to various organisms that hinder tree and forest growth in northern Idaho. Attendees will learn about bark beetle species, Armillaria and other root diseases, white pine blister rust, Indian paint fungus, pini rot, and other stem decays, as well as dwarf mistletoes.
Four U of I Professors Receive Fulbright Awards to Conduct Research Abroad
MOSCOW - Four University of Idaho professors have received Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program awards for the 2024-25 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. “The Fulbright Scholar Program is an outstanding way for our faculty to expand their research horizons into the international...
Idaho Governor Issues Executive Order to Prevent Non-Citizens From Voting
BOISE - Idaho Governor Brad Little and Secretary of State Phil McGrane announced Tuesday morning that Idaho is the first state to take executive action to ensure Idaho’s voter rolls remain free of non-citizens. Governor Little signed Executive Order 2024-07, the Only Citizens Will Vote Act. Little's office says...
Organization Behind July 5 Protest on Interstate 5 is Funded by Seattle and King County
Commuters on Interstate 5 in the Seattle area recently dealt with a traffic jam that was not caused by a motor vehicle accident, but rather a staged protest by a Seattle- and King County-funded nonprofit organization. Urban Family is a Skyway-based group that specializes in work to address gang and...
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