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Defense Rests in Daybell's Murder Trial
After weeks of witnesses, the end of the Chad Daybell triple murder trial is now in sight. On Thursday morning at the Ada County Courthouse, the defense rested its case and rebuttal began, bringing three witnesses to the stand. Daybell is charged with conspiracy to commit murder, first-degree murder, insurance...
K-8 Students Across Washington can Soon Transfer to Online School From Pasco District
Students across Washington state will have the opportunity to attend Pasco School District next year without leaving their homes, thanks to a recent expansion of an online learning program. The Internet Pasco Academy of Learning, or iPAL for short, has catered to PSD students since 2013; however, starting in the...
Mysterious tar patties being found on Oregon and Washington coastlines
CANNON BEACH - The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), as well as federal agencies, are responding Thursday to the report of pieces of tar found on beaches along the Oregon Coast. The agencies received a...
Lewiston man arrested for aggravated battery after stabbing incident
LEWISTON - Lewiston Police Detectives arrested 20-year-old, Torquil E. McIntosh of Lewiston, after Officers responded to the report a man had been stabbed at a residence in the 200 block of South Garden Court around 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Officers detained McIntosh at the South Garden Court...
15-year-old Lewiston High School student arrested for threatening violence on school grounds
LEWISTON - Lewiston Police arrested a 15-year-old Lewiston High School student today at 3:40 p.m. Officers investigated messages the boy had sent to a peer in which he threatened gun violence at the school. The boy was arrested for the misdemeanor charge of Threatening Violence Upon School Grounds and was...
Cockfighting roosters seized and euthanized in Yakima County
ZILLAH - Yakima County Sheriff's deputies killed 64 cockfighting roosters on May 10 near Zillah as they were responding to a call about the welfare of horses on the property. The move was criticized by an animal rescue group that had lined up homes for the birds in connection with another possible law enforcement operation on site.
Deadly early morning shooting began a block way
SPOKANE - On May 23, 2024, at around 5:30 a.m., Spokane Police responded to multiple reports of a shooting in the Garland District. Officers arrived within minutes to the intersection of Garland and Wall and located a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts by first responders, the...
Idaho Senator Risch Leads Effort to Reinstate Border Wall Funding with COVID-19 Funds
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) have introduced legislation aimed at restoring border wall construction and utilizing unobligated COVID-19 funds to cover the associated costs. The proposed Build the Wall Act seeks to establish a "Southern Border Wall Construction Fund," directing the Department of Homeland Security to utilize any unobligated Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) for the construction and maintenance of physical barriers along the southern border of the United States.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Announces Free Fishing Weekend
OLYMPIA - Anglers across Washington state are gearing up for an exciting opportunity as the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) prepares for its annual Free Fishing Weekend on June 8-9, 2024. During this special event, anglers can cast their lines without the need for a fishing license. A...
June Valley Breast Cancer Support Group Meeting with Dr. R Kim Hartwig, MD
LEWISTON - The Valley Breast Cancer Support Group is hosting its June meeting on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at SJRMC Parish Hall from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. The guest speaker for this session is Dr. R Kim Hartwig, MD, Medical Director at Nimiipuu Health. Dr. Hartwig, a respected board-certified family physician in Lapwai, brings her expertise and compassionate approach to patient care to the discussion.
Washington Students to get SUN Bucks Summer Meal Cards in new Federal Program
(The Center Square) – More than 500,000 Washington state children will receive new EBT cards for summer meals. The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program called SUN Bucks was approved by the federal government in 2022, but this is the first year each participating state has access to the funds.
It’s time to watch for harmful algal blooms, Department of Ecology says
The upcoming changes in weather will likely cause changes in water, according to the Department of Ecology. Harmful algal blooms typically appear in late summer or fall, but changing climate conditions and human-caused excess nutrient pollution can make it harder to predict when they may occur, according to a news release.
Idaho Fish and Game Asks Recreators to be Aware of Tagged Fish
"Catch a tagged fish? Report it and help shape fisheries management in Idaho," a statement from Idaho Fish and Game said. No matter where you fish in Idaho, your next catch might be one with an orange tag, and Idaho Fish and Game needs you to report it. "T-bar anchor...
Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office Issues Memorial Day Safety Tips
OLYMPIA – The State Fire Marshal’s Office has issued a press release urging Washington State residents to prioritize safety this Memorial Day, May 27, 2024, as we honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Last Memorial Day weekend, there were 10,658 incidents in Washington State requiring Fire or EMS response, resulting in $3,489,572 in property loss. To help prevent such incidents, the State Fire Marshal's Office emphasizes the importance of fire safety during Memorial Day celebrations.
Idaho Joins Defense of American Gun Manufacturers From Liability of Gun Violence in Mexico
BOISE - Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador has joined a coalition of 27 states in defending American firearms manufacturers against attempts to hold the companies liable for gun violence in Mexico. Labrador says if a lower court’s ruling is allowed to stand, Americans’ Second Amendment rights could be threatened.
State of Washington, Feds Seek Breakup of Ticketmaster and Live Nation Ticket Monopoly
OLYMPIA - Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Thursday morning that he is partnering with the U.S. Department of Justice and a bipartisan group of 29 other attorneys general in an antitrust lawsuit aimed at breaking up Live Nation and Ticketmaster’s monopoly over the live entertainment industry. According to Ferguson's...
Lewiston Circle K to Offer 40 Cent Fuel Discount on Thursday Afternoon
LEWISTON - Circle K is celebrating "Fuel Day" across the nation on Thursday by offering a 40 cent per gallon discount on fuel. The savings are being offered from 4-7 p.m. The Lewiston Circle K location at the corner of 5th Street and Bryden Avenue is a participating location. The company also has stores in Dayton, Walla Walla, Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene.
Biden Cancels Another $7.7 Billion in Student Loans, Bringing Total to $167 Billion
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday the cancellation of $7.7 billion in student loans held by 160,000 borrowers, building on his strategy of chipping away at college debt by tweaking existing programs as his administration pursues a larger forgiveness plan. Many borrowers in this round — who...
Nearly Six Tons of Meth Worth Over $18 Million Found in Squash Shipment at Mexico Border
CALIFORNIA - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in California have discovered more than 1,400 packages of methamphetamine worth over $18 million inside a shipment of squash, officials said. The discovery happened early Monday morning at approximately 6:47 a.m. when CBP officers working at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility in...
Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport Opens new $92 Million Terminal Free of Debt
Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport opened the doors to its new terminal Wednesday morning, sending its inaugural flight to Seattle and back before noon. The 47,000-square-foot facility sits just down the road from the old terminal, which is only a fraction of its size. The project involved more than the terminal; developers spent the last two years building the new $92 million facility, but it took seven years to plan and adjust the runway.
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