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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 Sting. Sting is waiting to meet his new family at the Humane Society of the Palouse. He is a 1-year-old, neutered, 45lb, fully-grown pit bull mix. Described by the shelter staff as active, shy, gentle, sweet, and nervous.
By the numbers: Trump vs Biden on the border
WASHINGTON DC – Since January 2021, when President Joe Biden came into office, the number of illegal border crossers and associated crimes have increased exponentially. That's across the board, and in nearly every category. While polling shows the border crisis is among the top issues for voters heading into...
American State Parks Launches 2024 Photo Contest
Have you taken a beautiful photo in a state park within the last two years? We bet you have! Turn those photos into prize winnings of up to $5,000! American State Parks invites you to participate in their 2024 Photo Contest, open to submissions through July 15, 2024. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your best photos taken on State Park lands managed by America's State Parks between May 15, 2022, and July 15, 2024.
Avista Utilities Implements 'Fire Safety Mode' to Mitigate Wildfire Risks
SPOKANE - In response to the heightened wildfire danger due to dry summer conditions, Avista Utilities has announced the activation of its Fire Safety Mode across its service areas in Washington and Idaho. This precautionary measure aims to minimize the risk of wildfires igniting from power lines, a practice Avista has adhered to for over two decades.
Idaho State Champion Set to Join LC State Men’s Golf
LEWISTON – Head Coach Zach Anderson announced the addition of Stephen Paul to the 2024-25 LC State Men’s Golf roster. The freshman from Kellogg, Idaho, will join the Warriors this fall. “We are thrilled to welcome Stephen Paul to the men's program,” Anderson said. “Stephen is coming in...
Nonprofit requests $2.6M to continue homeless aid on Seattle’s infamous corridor
SEATTLE – A nonprofit organization working to address Seattle’s notorious street’s homelessness and drug problem is requesting over $2 million in funding to continue its work on the four-block corridor next year. We Deliver Care is a safety company founded in 2020 that focuses on nonviolent de-escalation,...
US Supreme Court to Allow Emergency Abortions in Idaho: report
The US Supreme Court is set to allow abortions for women experiencing medical emergencies in Idaho, according to a copy of a verdict briefly posted on its website and seen by Bloomberg News on Wednesday. Its apparent decision comes two years after the conservative-majority bench overturned the nationwide right to...
31-Year-Old Clarkston Man Sentenced For Leading Latah County Sheriff’s Deputy on Car Chase Out of Troy
MOSCOW - A 31-year-old Clarkston man has been sentenced for leading a Latah County Sheriff’s Deputy on a dangerous vehicle pursuit out of Troy. Jonathan Owens was sentenced this week to probation for three years by Latah County Second District Court Judge John Judge. Owens previously pleaded guilty to felony eluding. He was arrested in January when he failed to pull over for a deputy while he was riding a dirt bike in Troy. Owens led the deputy on a chase on State Highway 8 at nearly 90 MPH before he drove into a field and was taken into custody. He spent 71 days in jail after his arrest.
Alleged Drunk Driver Strikes two Utility Poles and Parked Vehicle on Main Street in Lewiston
LEWISTON - Police in Lewiston were dispatched early Wednesday morning to a collision in the area of 1800 block of Main Street. According to police, just past midnight, several witnesses reported a vehicle struck two power poles and the driver was still inside. "Live wires" were reportedly hanging down onto the vehicle.
Pullman City Council Rejects Demand From Socialist Group to Pass Middle East Ceasefire Resolution
PULLMAN - Pullman City Council will not be passing a resolution demanded by a local socialist group calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East. Council members formally discussed the demand from the Palouse Democratic Socialists of America after hearing more public comment on the resolution Tuesday night. About a...
Julian Assange: WikiLeaks' controversial founder
Julian Assange, who walked free Wednesday following a plea deal with US authorities that ended a years-long legal saga, is for many a fearless campaigner for press freedom. But for others, the 52-year-old Australian was reckless with classified information and put people's lives in danger. Assange is the figurehead of...
Idaho Fish and Game is launching a new project, the Turkey Tracker
BOISE - Idaho Fish and Game is launching a new project, the Turkey Tracker, to learn more about the state’s turkey population. The agency is asking people to spot and record wild turkeys on Fish and Game’s website , especially during July and August when hens are with young ones.
Carjacker with extensive criminal history drags victim as driving away
SPOKANE - On Sunday, June 23, 2024, at about 3:00 p.m., Spokane Police responded to a call of a carjacking at a park in the 2900 block of N West Oval St. where a female victim reported a man got into her car, after she stepped out, and took off dragging her as she was holding onto the vehicle. The victim relayed she did not know the man and that her dog was still in the vehicle.
Lewiston Man Seriously Injured After Mini-Bike Collides With Pickup in Orchards Roundabout
LEWISTON - Lewiston Police and medics were dispatched to the intersection of 10th Street and Burrell Avenue on Monday night for a report of a traffic collision. Arriving officers found a mini-bike had collided with a pickup. The investigation revealed that 23-year-old Dakota Hall, of Lewiston, was westbound on Burrell...
Effort to Repeal Washington State's Climate Act may Already be Lowering Carbon Auction Prices
A choice available to voters on the November ballot could already be saving them money at the pump. This November, voters in Washington state will have the final say on Initiative 2117, which would repeal the Climate Commitment Act and prohibit state agencies from implementing a cap-and-trade program. However, there...
Foreign Investment Committee Approves Sale of Vista Outdoor Division to Czechoslovak Group
LEWISTON - Vista Outdoor Inc. and Czechoslovak Group announced today that the U.S. Committee on Foreign Investment has cleared CSG’s proposed acquisition of Vista Outdoor’s "Kinetic Group" business. Vista Outdoor and CSG received written notice that the committee concluded its review and investigation of the transaction and has determined that there are no unresolved national security concerns.
Feds can’t find foreign nationals released into US as terrorism threats heightened
WASHINGTON DC – Nine months after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General expressed alarm that under the Biden administration, DHS agencies couldn’t locate where illegal foreign nationals were after they released them into the U.S., ongoing problems persist and terrorism threats are heightened. Last...
Nez Perce-Clearwater Forest Supervisor Cheryl Probert Announces Retirement
KAMIAH - Cheryl Probert, the Forest Supervisor of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, has announced her retirement effective June 28, 2024, marking the end of a distinguished 37-year career with the Forest Service. Probert, who took on her role in November 2014 amid the administrative consolidation of the Nez Perce...
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