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Lewis-Clark State Earns Five-Star Gold Champions of Character Award
MISSOURI – Lewis-Clark State College Athletics was named an NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Award Winner at the Gold level by the national office on Wednesday. LC State was one of 209 schools to earns the honor and one of 131 that earned Gold status. The Warriors earned all...
Air Quality Advisory Lifted for Nez Perce Reservation
LAPWAI - The Nez Perce Reservation has lifted the Air Quality Advisory as of 9:00 a.m. today. Air quality is currently in the “Good” category of the Air Quality Index (AQI). Despite this improvement, wildfire smoke may still move in and out of the area based on fire...
Motorcycle Accident on Lolo Trail Road Results in Rescue Operation
GRANGEVILLE - On July 29th, at approximately 12:34 PM, Idaho County Dispatch received a call from the International Emergency Response Coordination Center (IERCC). According to the IERCC, they had received an SOS call from a Garmin inReach device indicating that a 46-year-old male was involved in a motorcycle accident and had a possible broken collarbone and shoulder.
Latah County Wildfire Victims Eligible For Tax Relief From Property Losses
MOSCOW - The Gwen Fire near Juliaetta and the Texas Fire near Kendrick destroyed homes and outbuildings earlier this month. The Latah County Commissioners have issued an emergency declaration for the fires. Idaho Governor Brad Little has declared a regional disaster for the blazes. The declarations make federal assistance available for fire victims.
Community Meeting in Deary to Discuss Gwen Fire Updates
DEARY – Residents and interested parties are invited to a community meeting to receive updates on the Gwen Fire, which has been actively managed by the Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team Three. The meeting will be held at the Deary Volunteer Fire Department, 301 2nd Ave, Deary, Idaho, on Wednesday, July 31st, at 6:00 p.m. Those unable to attend in person can watch a live stream on the Idaho Department of Lands Facebook page.
Thousands of Washington Households Eligible for $200 Credit on Their Electric Bills
State officials rolled out a program Monday providing a one-time $200 credit on electricity bills of up to 675,000 low- and moderate-income households in Washington. Funded with proceeds from the state’s auction of pollution credits, it’s the most visible investment yet from the Climate Commitment Act, a 2021 law that critics say is driving up energy costs for consumers and is targeted for repeal with an initiative on the November ballot.
Six Local Competitors to Compete to Become Distinguished Young Woman of Washington
PULLMAN - Eight high school seniors are competing to represent the state of Washington at the America’s Distinguished Young Women Program next June in Mobile, Ala. Six of the competitors are from southeast Washington. The state program is set for 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Pullman High...
Negligent Discharge of Shotgun Kills Teenage Idaho Girl
GOODING — A teenage girl was shot and killed Sunday east of Gooding after a negligent discharge of a shotgun, an official says. The girl was with two other teenage boys in a barn and cleaning up after finishing chores when one of the boys picked up the gun and it discharged, killing the girl, according to a news release issued by Gooding County Prosecuting Attorney Trevor Misseldine.
CatVideoFest Coming to Moscow's Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre to Benefit Local Cats
MOSCOW - Billed as the world’s #1 cat video festival, CatVideoFest is coming to Moscow on August 17 and 18. Produced by Oscilloscope Laboratories, CatVideoFest 2024 is a compilation of the "latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses," say event organizers.
Clarkston Pilot Dies While Fighting Oregon Wildfires
CLARKSTON - The wildland firefighting community is mourning the loss of one of their own. Officials in Oregon have confirmed that single engine air tanker pilot James Bailey Maxwell, 74, died after a crash on July 25. The crash occurred while Maxwell was working in the vicinity of the Falls...
Firefighters Reach 34% Containment of Gwen Fire
LEWISTON - After lightning moved through the area on Wednesday, July 24, multiple fires quickly spread in the region, mostly to the east of Lewiston. Winds quickly spread the flames on Thursday, and the fire continued to spread through the weekend. As of Wednesday morning, the Gwen Fire was still...
Cougar Creek Fire Remains at 17,602 acres and 29% Contained
ASOTIN COUNTY - The Cougar Creek Fire, located approximately 23 miles southwest of Asotin near Highway 129, continues to challenge firefighting teams as they battle the blaze across rugged terrain and a varied landscape of timber, grass, and brush. Current Status. The fire has been burning since July 15. As...
Fire North of Pomeroy Quickly Grows to Over 14,000 Acres
POMEROY - The Lower Granite Fire, formerly the Dan Fire, broke out in Garfield County, north of Pomeroy, at around noon on Monday. The blaze grew quickly due to strong winds, pushing smoke and ash into the Moscow and Pullman areas on Monday. By Monday evening, the fire had reportedly torched about 2,000 acres as it continued to push east into the Snake River Canyon on the Garfield County side of the Snake River. It burned in the river canyon across the water from Wawawai Landing and Granite Point in Whitman County.
Firefighting Crews Gaining Ground on Pair of Wildfires Near Riggins
RIGGINS - Firefighters have spent much of the last week fighting a pair of wildfires near Riggins. The effort to contain the Stealhead Fire and Cherry Fire, both located on Idaho Endowment Lands, is being coordinated by an Idaho Department of Lands Type 3 Incident Management Team. The Stealhead Fire...
Rexburg auto repair shop owner sentenced for tampering with emissions control systems
POCATELLO - Diesel performance parts retailers GDP Tuning LLC and Custom Auto of Rexburg LLC, doing business as Gorilla Performance, and owner Barry Pierce were sentenced today in federal court in Pocatello, Idaho. Senior U.S. District Court Judge B. Lynn Winmill for the District of Idaho sentenced Pierce to four months in prison. GDP Tuning and Gorilla Performance were sentenced to five years of probation. All defendants were ordered to jointly pay a $1 million fine. The companies and Pierce had previously pleaded guilty.
Motorcyclist Airlifted After Three-Vehicle Crash North of Moscow
VIOLA – Idaho State Police are currently investigating a three-vehicle crash that occurred at the intersection of US Highway 95 and State Highway 66. The incident took place at about 9:23 a.m. on Tuesday. ISP Troopers responded to the scene involving three vehicles. According to the preliminary investigation, an 80-year-old male from Farmington, Washington, was driving a 2017 Acura MDX northbound on US Highway 95. Simultaneously, a 30-year-old male from Moscow was traveling southbound on US Highway 95 on a 2008 Kawasaki Motorcycle.
Habitual Domestic Violence Sends Lapwai Man to Federal Prison
COEUR D'ALENE - A Lapwai man, 46-year-old Gordon Milton Bennett, Jr., has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for domestic assault by a habitual offender, according to a statement from U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit released on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. The case against Bennett stems from an incident...
Case of Moscow Man Accused of Kidnapping Daughter and Fleeing to Mexico Moves to Federal Court
MOSCOW - The criminal case against the Moscow man accused of kidnapping his two year old daughter and fleeing to Mexico has been elevated to federal court. "The Whitman County Prosecutor's Office and the Whitman County Sheriff's Office have worked with Federal authorities to return Mr. Aung to the region. After careful consideration and coordination as to the best venue for this matter, it has been decided that the Federal Government has the resources to pursue charges against Mr. Aung and hold him accountable," said a press release from the Whitman County Prosecutor's Office on Wednesday morning.
2024 Warrior Golf Classic Set for Aug. 25
LEWISTON – The annual Warrior Golf Classic four-person scramble will be held Aug. 25 at the Lewiston Golf and Country Club with an 11 a.m. shotgun start. The tournament serves as a fundraiser for scholarships for student-athletes at Lewis-Clark State College. The event is put on by the Warrior Athletic Association, the booster club of LC State athletics.
LC State Native American Alumni Chapter to host Golf Scramble Aug. 24
LEWISTON - The Lewis-Clark State College Native American Alumni Chapter will hold its 15th Annual Alumni Association Native American Chapter Golf Scramble on Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Red Wolf Golf Club in Clarkston, Washington. The entry fee is $100 per person, which includes tournament entry, lunch, green fee, cart...
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