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Clarkston Home a Total Loss due to Fireworks Related Fire, one of Multiple July 4 Fires in Asotin County
CLARKSTON - July 4th was a busy day for first responders in Asotin County. Crews responded to multiple grass fires, a home was lost to fire and a man was raced to the hospital. According to Asotin County Fire District #1, all of the incidents were related to fireworks. Between...
U of I Report Says Illegal Immigrants are key Players in Idaho’s Economy
Unauthorized immigrants make up about 35,000 people of Idaho’s population, and their labor and spending contributions are in the tens of millions of dollars, according to a new report. In June the University of Idaho’s McClure Center for Public Policy Research released a report, “Idaho at a Glance: Unauthorized...
No holiday for Biden as debate crisis cleanup continues
While Americans were celebrating the July 4 holiday with fireworks and feasts, President Joe Biden on Thursday continued to face explosive fallout from his debate against Donald Trump that has left many Democrats hungry for a replacement. The 81-year-old has struggled since last week's debate to tamp down panic among...
Whitman County Fire Crews Respond to Fire West of Colfax
COLFAX, WA - Fire crews from Whitman County are actively managing a fire on SR 26 near Milepost 121, west of Colfax, which originated from a single firework in a dry brush field. The blaze quickly spread from the field to a nearby structure, which became fully engulfed in flames.
IDHW: Residents, pet Owners Should be Wary of Algae Blooms During Water Recreation
With summer officially here, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is reminding Idahoans to be safe and protect pets when recreating in and around water because of harmful algal blooms. Cyanobacteria, which are naturally occurring aquatic organisms, can produce toxins that affect human health and the environment under certain...
Grass Fire Spreads to Mobile Home in Lapwai on Wednesday Night
LAPWAI - The Lapwai Fire Department responded to a fire on 2nd Street in Lapwai at about 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday night. Originally reported as a grass fire at 207 2nd Street East, fire crews arrived to find the front of a mobile home was on fire as well. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire.
Fire Sparked Wednesday Along the Snake River Reaches 3,000 Acres in Size
UPDATED: LEWISTON - The Billy Creek Fire, located about 25 miles south of Lewiston along the Idaho side of the Snake River, was first reported just before 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. By 8:00 p.m. that same day, the fire had grown to over 1,500 acres. By noon on July 4, the fire was estimated at over 2,000 acres.
Fire Sparked Wednesday Along the Snake River Reaches 1,500 Acres in Size
LEWISTON - The Billy Creek Fire, located about 25 miles south of Lewiston along the Idaho side of the Snake River, was first reported just before 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. By 8:00 p.m., the fire had grown to over 1,500 acres. Officials said Wednesday evening that the fire, burning in...
Big Country's Pet of the Week
Each week we shine a spotlight on animals at local shelters that are looking for their forever home. This week's Big Country Pet of the Week is Popcorn. Popcorn is waiting to meet her new family at the Humane Society of the Palouse. She is a 2-year-old, spayed, 43lb, fully-grown medium pit bull mix. Described by shelter staff as playful, shy, sweet, loyal, and affectionate.
White House says zero chance Biden will withdraw
WASHINGTON DC - Joe Biden is "absolutely not" pulling out of the White House race, his spokeswoman said Wednesday, as pressure mounted on the president following his disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump. Panic has gripped Democrats in the wake of last week's TV debate, and internal rumblings about finding...
Moscow Announces Submission Period for 2024-2025 Artwalk Season Poster Artwork
MOSCOW - The City of Moscow, in collaboration with the Moscow Arts Commission, is excited to announce the opening of the submission period for the 2024-2025 Artwalk season poster artwork. This annual event invites artists of all ages to contribute their original artwork, which will be reviewed by the Moscow Arts Commission.
New WA program aims to help first-time homebuyers who faced discrimination
(The Center Square) – On Monday, Washington launched a new program aimed at offering home buying assistance to minorities who faced housing discrimination or were born into families impacted by racially restrictive covenants of the past. The Covenant Homeownership Program allows qualified homebuyers to apply through their lenders for...
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