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Ronald Klemm Surrenders After July 2 Shooting Incident in Lewiston
LEWISTON - On July 29th, 59-year-old Ronald Klemm surrendered himself to the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office. He was booked into the Nez Perce County Detention Center on an outstanding arrest warrant for aggravated assault. His bond has been set at $50,000. According to the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office,...
Wildfires and crude oil prices are taming Idaho's gas prices
BOISE - The Gem State’s average gas prices have dropped two cents in the last week as destruction from wildfires and cheap crude oil prices create savings at the pump despite rising fuel demands. The average gas price in Idaho currently sits at $3.57, according to AAA, which is...
Center for Arts & History to Feature Quilt Exhibit Aug. 1-Oct. 31
LEWISTON - A quilt exhibition entitled “Primal Forces: Earth” will be on display at the Lewis-Clark State College Center for Arts & History first floor galleries from Aug. 1 through Oct. 31. An opening reception, which is free and open to the public, will be held Aug. 2...
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests to Phase Out Leased Offices in Grangeville in Cost-Cutting Move
KAMIAH - In a strategic effort to reduce expenses, the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests will phase out occupancy of their leased offices on Airport Road in Grangeville, Idaho. According to a recent press release, this decision is expected to save up to $300,000 annually. The Forests will begin vacating the space in October 2024, with a complete exit planned by 2027.
Gwen Fire Estimated to have Reached 28,805 Acres in Size, Still no Containment
LEWISTON - After lightning moved through the area on Wednesday, July 24, multiple fires quickly spread in the region. Most of the fire activity was located to the east of Lewiston. Winds quickly spread the flames on Thursday. As of 9:00 a.m., Monday, July 29, the Idaho Department of Lands...
Hundreds of Dead Fish Discovered in Southern Idaho Reservoir
POCATELLO - On the morning of July 26, Idaho Department of Fish and Game fisheries biologists along with staff from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality responded to calls from the public regarding a possible “fish kill” in American Falls Reservoir in Power County. Fish and Game Fisheries...
Biden Announces Plan to Overhaul Supreme Court With Term Limits, Code of Conduct
President Joe Biden published an op-ed in the Washington Post Monday explaining his proposal to make major changes to the U.S. Supreme Court, calling for a Constitutional amendment to “ensure no president is above the law.”. “[T]he Supreme Courts decision on July 1 to grant presidents broad immunity from...
Firefighters Hold Cougar Creek Fire to 15,703 Acres, now 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. As of Monday morning, July 29, the fire was being held...
SWAT Snipers Spotted Trump Rally Gunman Nearly 2 Hours Before Assassination Attempt, Text Messages Show
BUTLER, PA - A local SWAT sniper noticed the suspected gunman at former President Donald Trump's deadly campaign rally earlier than previously known, according to text messages obtained by ABC News. On July 13, in what authorities have said was an assassination attempt, Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, opened fire at...
Despite Loss of Farmland, Idaho’s Agriculture Industry is Still Producing More Than Ever
Two years ago, Galen Lee was trying to buy a plot of land in Fruitland to farm, but he was outbid by a housing developer for twice as much as he could offer. Lee is a fourth generation farmer in Payette County, and he raises sugar beets, peppermint, asparagus, alfalfa, corn and beef.
US 195 Closed Due to Brush Fire
SPOKANE - The Washington State Patrol is closing US 195 in both directions due to a brush fire at milepost 90.5 near Mullen Hill Road, just south of Spokane. Effective 6:20 PM on July 28th, northbound traffic is closed at Excelsior Drive (MP 88.03) and southbound traffic is closed at Hatch Road (MP 90). Please use alternate routes and expect significant delays.
Updated Evacuation Zones for Gwen Fire as of July 28th
JULIAETTA - Evacuation zones have been updated for Latah and Nez Perce counties due to the Gwen Fire. As of Sunday, July 28, 2024, at 6:00 PM, the Latah County Sheriff’s Office has updated evacuation zones for the Gwen Fire. The current evacuation status is as follows:. Latah County:
Emergency Shelters, Local Support, and Donation Drop-Off Info for Gwen Fire Evacuees
The Red Cross of Greater Idaho has opened two shelters for those affected by the Gwen Fire. Evacuees can find refuge at the following locations:. Latah County Fairgrounds: 1021 Harold St, Moscow, ID. Pi-Nee-Waus Community Center: 120 Agency Rd., Lapwai, ID. Please note that Troy High School and the LDS...
Official confirms pilot dies in single engine air tanker plane crash
ONTARIO — Firefighters and search and rescue crews have found the pilot who crashed in a single-engine air tanker plane on July 25 while fighting the Falls Fire, which is burning in neighboring Harney and Grant counties. Lisa Clark, information officer for the Malheur National Forest, confirmed the pilot...
Colter’s Creek Winery Destroyed by Gwen Fire
JULIAETTA - Colter’s Creek Winery, a beloved establishment in Julietta, Idaho, was tragically destroyed by the Gwen Fire on July 25th, consuming both the building and their entire inventory. The Gwen Fire started after lightning swept through North Central Idaho on July 24th. Multiple fires merged, merging to create...
Understanding Fire Behavior on North and South Facing Slopes
CLARKSTON - Understanding how wildfires behave on different slopes is crucial for effective fire management and preparedness. The Cougar Creek Fire Management Team recently highlighted important differences in fire behavior on north and south-facing slopes. North-facing slopes receive less solar radiation, making them cooler with higher relative humidity and greener...
Firefighters contain another fire about six miles west of the Clarkston Height
CLARKSTON - Fire crews were dispatched just before 2 PM Saturday to Peola Road for a wildland fire. When crews arrived they found fire burning in stuble and standing wheat. Firefighters from Asotin County Fire District #1, City of Clarkston Fire, City of Asotin Fire, and Washington Department of Natural Resources all responded. Firefighters were able to get around the perimeter of the fire rapidly and then spent about 2 hours mopping up hot spots.
Cougar Creek Fire Reaches 15,703 Acres with 26% Containment
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. As of Saturday morning, July 27, 2024, the fire has expanded...
New GIS Mapping Reduces Gwen Fire Estimate to 27,714 Acres from Previous 35,402 Acres
LEWISTON - After lightning moved through the area on Wednesday, July 24, multiple fires have quickly spread in the region. Most of the fire activity is located to the east of Lewiston. As of 1:00 pm, Sunday, July 28, the Idaho Department of Lands reports the Gwen Fire is now...
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