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Pullman Restaurateur Appointed Director Of WSU School Of Hospitality Business Management
PULLMAN - A Pullman restaurateur and Washington State University professor has been appointed to be the next director of the WSU School of Hospitality Business Management. Jim Harbour will begin his new job on August 16th. He has been on the faculty for nearly 20 years. Harbour co-owns and operates...
Arrest in Kooskia Leads to Multiple Charges, Including Alleged Felony Drug Possession
KOOSKIA — On Sunday, June 9th, at approximately 11:50 AM, an Idaho County Deputy on routine patrol in the Kooskia area made an arrest. According to the Idaho County Sheriff's Office, the deputy recognized Michael Massey, a recently issued arrest warrant subject, driving a maroon pickup truck in Kooskia.
Heath Perrine Named Deputy Forest Supervisor of Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
KAMIAH - Heath Perrine of Challis, Idaho has accepted the position as Deputy Forest Supervisor on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, effective June 16th. Perrine has been serving in the position on a temporary basis since February. The Deputy Forest Supervisor position has been filled on a temporary basis since the previous Deputy Forest Supervisor, Marty Mitzkus, took a position as Deputy Director of Fire and Aviation in the Regional Office in Missoula, Montana last fall.
State of Washington Cracks Down on Emissions From Decomposing Garbage
Washington is cracking down on landfill methane emissions — in other words, how gassy our garbage can get. The new rules, published by the state Department of Ecology in May, mean the state will surpass federal emission regulations set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Ecology estimates the regulations...
City of Lewiston Sets Public Hearing on Fee Increases for Water, Solid Waste and More
LEWISTON - The City of Lewiston is planning a public hearing on a series of proposed rate and fee increases for services including water, wastewater, stormwater, solid waste, the Normal Hill Cemetery, the Bryden Canyon Golf Course, facility and park rentals, public right-of-way permits, and ambulance services. The proposed rate...
Motorcycle Rider Killed After Hitting Puddle of Water on Southern Idaho Interstate
JEROME - A man died following a Sunday motorcycle crash on a southern Idaho interstate. According to Idaho State Police, at about 3:05 p.m. on Sunday, a 62-year-old man from Walnut Creek, California, was riding a BMW motorcycle eastbound at the interchange of Interstate 84 and Interstate 86, near Burley, when he hit a puddle of water.
Inslee’s Effort to cut pay, Oust Regulatory Leader Falters
Gov. Jay Inslee can’t get the embattled chair of the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission to resign. Nor, apparently, can he reduce the salary or directly discipline David Danner for his use of a racial slur and purportedly tepid response to employee allegations of bullying, harassment and discrimination in the regulatory agency.
Colton 3-Year-Old Found Safe After Overnight Search Using Drone
COLFAX - Approximately 9:30 p.m. on Friday evening, deputies from the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office were notified that a 3-year-old child with Autism had gone missing from his family home just west of Colton. Shortly after arriving on scene, deputies determined the child had been missing for nearly an...
Families of 2 Hangar Collapse Victims File Intent to sue City of Boise
The attorney representing the families of two of the victims killed in the private jet hangar collapse on Boise Airport property filed a notice of intent to sue the city. In their notice of intent filed with the city of Boise, the families of Mario Sontay Tzi and Mariano Coc Och, who were killed in the Jan. 31 Boise hangar collapse, say they could seek damages totaling $30 million. The damages would include $15 million for each family under three different damage claims.
Idaho Fish and Game Seeks Information on Illegal Elk Shot Near White Bird
WHITE BIRD - On Memorial Day weekend, a cow elk was shot out of season east of White Bird off of the Free Use Road (Forest Service Road #243). This stretch of road receives a fair amount of traffic from sportsmen and public alike. No attempt was made to salvage...
Teton Pass shut down after massive landslide causes 'catastrophic failure' of highway
JACKSON, WY - With the catastrophic failure of Wyoming State Highway 22 over Teton Pass, the Idaho Transportation Department is cautioning Idaho drivers and tourists they must detour in order to access Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The Teton Pass closure will remain in effect for the foreseeable future. ITD crews and...
Orchards Pool to Open for the Summer Season on June 10th
LEWISTON - Exciting News! The Orchards Pool is opening Monday June 10th. It will remain open through August 9th. General swim hours will be every day from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Lap swim hours are Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. and from noon to 1 p.m.
Lewiston City Council to Vote on Appointing Jennifer Tengono as City Attorney
LEWISTON - The Lewiston City Council is considering appointing Jennifer Tengono as the City Attorney at tomorrow's regular City Council Meeting on June 10th, 2024. A majority vote of the City Council is required at that meeting to confirm her appointment. Tengono has been serving as the Interim City Attorney...
City of Lewiston to Begin New Road Resurfacing Projects tomorrow June 10th
LEWISTON - Annual Street Preservation Program Underway. The City of Lewiston is rolling out its Annual Street Preservation program, focusing on preventative maintenance to keep our streets in good condition. This effort includes removing and replacing deteriorated pavement, patching, and overlay/chip sealing on a rotating basis. The maintenance is divided...
Child found safe after overnight search by Law Enforcement Drone Pilot
COLFAX - Approximately 9:30 p.m. on Friday evening, deputies from the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office were notified that a 3-year-old child with Autism had gone missing from his familyhome just west of Colton, WA. Shortly after arriving on scene, deputies determined the child had been missing for nearly an...
Federal ARPA funds to transform Ada County horse racetrack into urban park
BOISE - A former horse racetrack in Ada County is set to transform into a modern park with the help of federal funds. By December, Ada County could begin converting the Les Bois horse racetrack and surrounding facilities into a multi-use park, according to a press release from Ada County. Set for completion in 2026, the park — named “The Park at Expo” — will span 50 acres along the Boise River.
Crews Respond to Fire on Spaulding Railroad Bridge
SPAULDING - At 8:30 PM on Friday, May 7th, fire units were dispatched to investigate smoke at the Spaulding railroad bridge. Upon arrival, the first unit discovered a burning tie approximately 400 feet from the south end of the bridge. Firefighters deployed 500 feet of hose then walked it out onto the bridge to address the blaze.
Bird flu’s spread from poultry to cattle to humans provokes worry among feds, states
Dairy farmers throughout the country are on guard and the federal government is mobilizing after an outbreak among cattle herds of highly pathogenic avian influenza — once thought to be confined to poultry flocks. What’s more, the virus, also known as H5N1 or bird flu, was diagnosed in a...
Missing Two-Year-Old Seraya Aung Harmon Likely with Couple Who Fled to Mexico
Pullman – The Pullman Police Department, in collaboration with the FBI Seattle, is urgently seeking public assistance in locating Seraya Aung Harmon, a two-year-old girl who has been missing since May 29, 2024. The child was last seen with her father, Aaron Daniel Aung, 21, of Moscow, Idaho. Authorities believe Aung may be traveling with Nadia Cole, 21, a former resident of Pullman, Washington, who was also reported missing on the same day.
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