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20-Year-Old man Dies in Sunday Crash in Southern Idaho
POCATELLO - Idaho State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred on Sunday near Pocatello. According to police, at around 9:44 p.m., a 21-year-old male from Chubbuck, with a 20-year-old male passenger, from Arimo, were driving eastbound on west Arimo Road, at Garden Creek Gap in Arimo. The 2002 Chevrolet Impala left the roadway and overturned where it came to rest in a creek.
Shari's to Shut Down Lewiston Restaurant
LEWISTON - Shari's Restaurant in Lewiston will reportedly close after regular business hours on Memorial Day. Big Country News confirmed with a store employee on Sunday evening that the Lewiston location will close permanently. The company has not released any details regarding the closure. In recent years, the chain has...
Bathroom vandalized off Highway 12 in Lolo National Forest
LOLO MONTANA - The Lolo National Forest (LNF) is seeking information on a bathroom that was vandalized at the Fort Frizzle on the Missoula Ranger District this week. The bathroom will be closed until further notice. LNF said on social media it is illegal to deface government property, it severs...
Police continue to search for vehicle linked to 1994 disappearance of Boise woman
BOISE — Officials continue to look for a grey Camaro that could be connected to the disappearance of Krystyn Dunlap-Bosse, a Boise woman who was reported missing in 1994. On May 17 Boise Police Detective Chuck Roath appeared on the podcast based out of Minnesota, “Lost & Found Muscle Cars,” which helps people find long-lost cars like this one.
Spokane County’s tourism industry surpasses pre-pandemic numbers for first time
SPOKANE – Spokane County experienced a notable peak in tourism for 2023, attracting 9.77 million visitors, which generated a total economic impact of approximately $2.3 billion. Visitors included people who stayed overnight or traveled more than 50 miles to the county; the nearly 10 million people spent $1.5 billion,...
Portland’s phony landlord killer gets life with chance of parole in 35 years for slaying couple
PORTLAND - A self-appointed landlord who killed two of his tenants once they discovered his scheme was sentenced Friday to life in prison with the possibility of parole in 35 years. Phillip L. Nelson claimed self-defense in the double killing in 2020, but a Multnomah County jury disagreed last month...
Latah County Sheriff's Office Warns of Bulletproof Vest Scam
MOSCOW - The Latah County Sheriff's Office has been made aware that there is a form circulating via regular mail asking for financial support for bulletproof vests. The Sheriff's Office says the form seen in this post is not being sent by their office, nor do these funds go to the Sheriff's Office.
Eastern Washington WSP Trooper Logs 4,000th DUI Arrest
SPOKANE - Described by fellow Troopers as “Legendary,” Trooper Barry Marcus, a Spokane-based veteran of the Washington State Patrol (WSP), made his 4,000th career DUI arrest on April 30, 2024. Recognizing the importance of stopping impaired drivers before they can cause harm to themselves or others early in...
University of Idaho Team Receives $15 Million to Study the Effects of Drought and Fires on Forests
MOSCOW - A multidisciplinary team led by University of Idaho researchers has received a $15 million grant to study the long-term impact of drought and fire on forest ecosystems. The six-year award is from the National Science Foundation’s Biology Integration Institutes (BII), which is dedicated to supporting diverse and collaborative...
Community Stepping-up for Cottonwood man who Suffered Serious Burns
COTTONWOOD - Eli Rad is back home and almost completely healed after he suffered serious burns to 76% of his body in a February accident. It's been a grueling road to recovery since the Lifeflight to Seattle on the day of the incident. Now the father of two young girls, four and one, is happy to be back home with his family. However, at the same time, his family is shouldering the burden of excessive medical bills for the treatment Eli has already received and will need in the future.
Aquarius Road Near Grandad Bridge to Close for Repairs
OROFINO – A popular road for campers and other recreational users will temporarily close for about a month following the long Memorial Day weekend. Aquarius Road between the Floodwood Road and Grandad Bridge (near mile marker 7.5) will temporarily close for a road repair on May 28. The closure will run from the junction with the Floodwood Road (approximately marker 1) to the Breakfast Creek Bridge (approximately marker 10).
Families sue Instagram, Makers of AR-15, 'Call of Duty,' Over Texas School Shooting
TEXAS - Families of the Uvalde victims have filed a lawsuit against Daniel Defense, the makers of the AR-15 assault rifle, and Activision, the publisher of the first-person shooter video game series "Call of Duty," and Meta, the parent company of Instagram over what they claim was their role in promoting the gun used in the 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
CDC Preparing for 'Possibility of Increased Risk to Human Health' from Bird Flu
NEW YORK - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in an alert on Friday that it is preparing for the "possibility of increased risk to human health" from bird flu following an outbreak among dairy cows and two confirmed human cases. However, the federal health agency also said...
Four Upsets Define Day One of 2024 NAIA World Series
LEWISTON - The 2024 Avista NAIA World Series began Friday at Harris Field where all four lower seeds were victorious on Day One - the first time since 2017 that occurred and only the second time since seeding began in 2003. Arizona Christian and Reinhardt both picked up their program's first ever win at the World Series.
Inslee Rejects Recommendation to Shrink Footprint of Massive Wind Farm
The future of one of the largest wind farms ever proposed in Washington got a boost Thursday as Gov. Jay Inslee told a state panel it went too far downsizing the project. Last month, the state’s energy facility siting panel sent Inslee its recommendation for approval of the Horse Heaven wind and solar project. It contained a raft of conditions that slashed the number of turbines in the Benton County project in half to curb threats to tribal cultural resources and endangered hawks.
Doctors Urge Justices to Allow Abortion as Stabilizing Care in Idaho Supreme Court Case
WASHINGTON — Doctors from throughout the country posted a public letter this week, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to ensure health care professionals can perform abortions in every state when that procedure is essential “stabilizing treatment” under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act. Thousands of...
Groups File Lawsuit to Block Washington State's new Parental Rights Law
Opponents of a Republican-backed initiative establishing a “bill of rights” for parents of K-12 students sued the state of Washington on Thursday to keep the measure from going into effect. The state Legislature approved the initiative earlier this year. It’s set to take effect June 6. The lawsuit...
Man Blamed for Crash on Idaho Highway That Killed 6 Arrested for Vehicular Manslaughter
IDAHO FALLS - The man police say was responsible for a crash that killed 6 people on May 18 in Idaho Falls has been arrested on vehicular manslaughter charges. In the early morning hours of May 18, Idaho State Police troopers responded to the area milepost 308 on US 20 in Idaho Falls. Police say a Dodge Ram pickup was eastbound on US20 when it was driven left of center and collided with a westbound Chevrolet passenger van. The driver of the pickup was transported to a local hospital. The driver of the van, along with five other passengers in the van, succumbed to their injuries at the scene of the crash. Nine other passengers of the van were injured and transported to a local hospital.
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