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Fourth of July is around the corner. Here's what to know for your holiday travels
BOISE - According to a forecast from AAA, record Fourth of July travel is expected this year, with a projected 400,000 Idahoans traveling for the holiday. According to AAA’s press release on Independence Day travel, the best times to travel by car “are by mid-morning each day or after 7 p.m. for most days of the holiday travel period.” The worst time to drive will be the “afternoon of July 3.”
Changes to Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles on July 1
BOISE— Several changes are coming to the Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) on July 1 as new legislation takes effect. These changes will improve customer service and offer more options to Idahoans. Driver’s License and ID Cards. Customers who are eligible to renew their driver’s license online...
WDFW restricts campfires, target shooting, other activities on Eastern Washington wildlife and water access areas
OLYMPIA – Beginning July 1, restrictions on campfires, target shooting, and other activities are in effect at all Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife-managed lands in Eastern Washington to reduce wildfire risk as we move into the driest part of summer. “We all have a part to play in...
Three men facing Federal charges in connection to seizure of methamphetamine and thousands of fentanyl pills
SPOKANE - Osvaldo Guadalupe Soto-Orduno, Jose Roman Lizarraga Gerardo, and Jose Efrain Gonzalez Rodriguez were charged by criminal complaint with Conspiracy to Distribute 400 Grams or More of a Mixture Containing Fentanyl and 500 Grams or More of a Mixture Containing Methamphetamine, according to Vanessa R. Waldref, the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington.
With a week to qualify, backers of WA energy choice initiative feeling confident
(The Center Square) – The final push is on for supporters of Initiative 2066 to gather enough signatures and turn in petitions to the Secretary of State’s Office by July 5 to qualify the measure for the November ballot. I-2066 would repeal the provisions of a new state...
AAA Media Bite - 7 Tips for Safe Grilling
BOISE – With the 4th of July just around the corner, many families will be celebrating throughout the week with a beloved American pastime - grilling and barbecuing. AAA is sharing seven tips to make your next outdoor meal safe and enjoyable. If you have a propane grill, check...
Woman Charged for Alleged Theft of Over $60,000 in Cash While Employed at Lewiston ICCU Branch
LEWISTON - An employee at the Lewiston branch of Idaho Central Credit Union has been fired and is facing a grand theft charge after allegedly stealing over $60,000 from the credit union. Earlier this month, Idaho Central Credit Union contacted police and reported an alleged employee theft at their Lewiston...
Shortage of rentals and government red tape pricing WA tenants out of market
(The Center Square) – A new report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition, or NLIHC, finds most workers in Washington are spending so much on rent, they are priced out of saving for an eventual down payment on a home of their own. The report found Washington has...
U.S. Rep. Roy seeks to oust Biden via 25th amendment
WASHINGTON DC – U.S. Rep. Chip Roy R-Texas, filed a resolution Friday calling for the 25th Amendment of the Constitution to be invoked to remove President Joe Biden from office after his performance at the presidential debate on Thursday night. Biden appeared to have mental and physical difficulties, prompting widespread speculation and criticism in the media and among Democrats.
Don’t be a Spark This Fourth of July
KAMIAH - Summer has officially arrived here on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. As the weather transition is slowly underway, days are longer and temperatures are warming up. All of this is now happening just in time for Independence Day festivities across the country. Forest officials from the Nez Perce-Clearwater...
Supreme Court Restores Local Authority Over Homeless Camping Regulations
BOISE – In a major ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned a previous decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, reinstating the authority of cities and states to regulate homeless camping on public property. This decision marks a shift in the ongoing debate over how to manage homelessness in urban areas.
LC State Men’s Golf Adds Final Piece to 2024-25 Roster
LEWISTON – LC State Men’s Golf added to its 2024-25 roster for the second time this week with the signing of Lucas Ortega. The freshman out of Calgary, Alberta, will join the Warriors in the fall. “Lucas Ortega rounds out the recruiting class of 2024 for LC State...
Body of Marsha Hayes and her Vehicle Recovered From the Salmon River
GRANGEVILLE - The body of Marsha Hayes and her vehicle were recovered from the Salmon River on Thursday. 73-year-old Hayes, of Lucile, was last seen on the morning of May 22, 2024. According to the Idaho County Sheriff's Office, prior to being reported missing, Hayes was last known to be driving northbound on Highway 95, just north of Riggins, with her Australian Shepherd service dog, Maggie.
U of I Board of Regents Votes to Extend Deadline for University of Phoenix Purchase
MOSCOW - On Friday morning, the University of Idaho Board of Regents approved the university's request to extend the asset purchase agreement for the University of Phoenix transaction through June 10, 2025. According to a U of I release, me move allows time to continue conversations with legislators and stakeholders...
Traffic Shifts to Newly Constructed Side of Clearwater Memorial Bridge in Lewiston
LEWISTON – Traffic on the U.S. Highway 12 Clearwater Memorial Bridge has moved from the west side to the newly constructed east side of the bridge. Drivers are now traveling on the renovated concrete surface as crews shift their attention to the west side. The next stage of construction will mirror what was performed on the east side of the bridge.
Southern Idaho man Dies Following Pickup Crash That Sparked Brush Fire
BLACKFOOT — One person is dead following a pickup truck crash on Thursday that ignited a brush fire in a farm field west of Blackfoot. The wreck occurred around 5 p.m. at 1100 West at 480 North when a southbound 2014 Chevrolet Silverado struck a telephone pole, igniting a brush fire that scorched about two acres, Idaho State Police said.
Racial Justice, Civil Rights Groups Join Fight Against Potential TikTok ban
A coalition of racial justice and civil rights nonprofit advocacy organizations are formally joining the fight to prevent a ban on TikTok. The Asian American Federation, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California, Calos Coalition and Hispanic Heritage Foundation are among the 13 groups arguing that TikTok serves as an essential platform for communities of color and other marginalized groups.
Biden, Trump Point Fingers at Each Other in 1st Presidential Debate of 2024
The first presidential debate of the 2024 election is in the books. And it was a matchup full of memorable moments. It was the first time ever a sitting president debated a former president. Current President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump took the stage Thursday night. It was...
Mike Leach Among 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees at Washington State University
PULLMAN - Washington State University will induct five individuals, track & field's Alissa Brooks-Johnson, soccer's Micaela Castain, basketball's Don Collins, football coach Mike Leach and football student-athlete DeWayne Patterson, into its Athletic Hall of Fame, Sept. 6-7, 2024, WSU Director of Athletics Anne McCoy announced Thursday. "The 2024 WSU Athletic...
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