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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...
Nisqually John Landing Boat Dock to be Inaccessible During Gangway Repairs
CLARKSTON -The Nisqually John Landing boat dock will be inaccessible from land starting Monday, July 29, while the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District performs essential repairs to the gangway. Repairs are expected to be completed by Thursday, Aug. 1. The boat ramp will remain open during this...
Lewiston Residents Injured in DUI Crash on US 195
Donahue, WA – A DUI crash involving a 2011 blue Mini Cooper in Donahue, Washington, has left three Lewiston, Idaho residents injured. The accident occurred on July 27th around 3am on State Route 195 at milepost 62.6. The vehicle was northbound when it exited onto State Route 271. As...
Idaho’s colleges navigate complexities of AI, work to integrate its benefits without compromising educational standards, policies
BOISE - The use of artificial intelligence in Idaho is a new concern state officials are faced with. This year, Idaho lawmakers passed two laws restricting the use of AI to generate deep fakes in political campaigns and AI-generated sexual depictions of children. Now, Idaho colleges and universities are grappling...
Primary residences, outbuildings, and a commercial building among structures lost in Gwen Fire
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. Multiple structures were lost as wind fanned the flames throughout the day on Thursday, July 25. The entire...
Public health advisory issued for the north end of Hayden Lake
HAYDEN - The Panhandle Health District (PHD) in collaboration with the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare (IDHW) and Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a public health advisory for the north end of Hayden Lake. A recent water sampling by DEQ indicates the presence of cyanobacteria, also...
Road Closures Remain on SH-3 and US-12 due to Wildland fire Response
LEWISTON - Sections of State Highway 3 (SH-3) and U.S. Highway 12 (US-12) remain closed as part of the ongoing emergency response to several wildfires sparked by Wednesday’s lightning storm, according to the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD). All lanes on SH-3 are closed from Julietta to Arrow. US-12 remains closed from Spalding to Peck.
Boys & Girls Clubs Extend Summer Program to Assist Families Impacted by Fires
LEWISTON — In response to the recent fires that have devastated the region, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lewis Clark Valley are extending an invitation to families with children in grades K-5 to join their summer program. This initiative aims to provide a safe and supervised environment for children while their parents or guardians manage the aftermath of this difficult situation.
Attorney General's AI Task Force holds its first meeting
OLYMPIA – Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s Artificial Intelligence Task Force met for the first time Friday morning. The task force was established through bipartisan legislation earlier this year at Ferguson’s request to address AI’s growing impact on the economy and assess its benefits and challenges.
Aerospace industry seen as key to Washington’s economic growth, new report says
SEATTLE – A new report from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce finds that the aerospace industry is a key driver of economic growth in Washington state. The aerospace industry generated more than $71 billion in business revenues and $19.4 billion in labor income last year, according to the report.
Gwen and River Fires Reach 20,000 Acres, Prompting Evacuations and Road Closures
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. Multiple structures were lost as wind fanned the flames throughout the day on Thursday, July 25. The entire...
Emergency Funds Granted by FEMA for Idaho's Gwen Fire
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist in combating the Gwen Fire, which is currently burning across the Nez Perce Reservation and in Nez Perce and Latah counties, Idaho. This authorization comes in response to a request from the state of Idaho.
Kendrick Post Office Steps In as Wildfire Shuts Down Juliaetta Location
JULIAETTA - The Gwen Fire affecting Nez Perce and Latah Counties in Idaho has led to the temporary closure of the Juliaetta Post Office. All mail and retail services have been relocated to the Kendrick Post Office at 703 E Main St., Kendrick. Customers can pick up their mail at...
Storm Impacts Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
KAMIAH - On the evening of Wednesday, July 24, severe thunderstorms occurred in North-Central Idaho. This extreme weather was marked by high wind, which impacted many parts of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. The storms were particularly severe in the Lochsa River Corridor. Quick responses by the U.S. Forest Service...
Whitman County Board of Adjustment Unanimously Approves Conditional use Permit for Apparent Amazon Warehouse off Moscow-Pullman Highway
COLFAX - The Whitman County Board of Adjustment has granted a Conditional Use Permit for an apparent Amazon warehouse off the Moscow-Pullman Highway. The board unanimously approved the required CUP during a public hearing in Colfax Thursday night. The applicants are Ambrose Property Group and Kimley-Horn. Those companies build distribution warehouses for Amazon across the country. The application doesn’t mention the online retail giant.
Air Quality Advisory Remains in Effect for the Nez Perce Reservation
LAPWAI - An Air Quality Advisory continues to be in effect for the Nez Perce Reservation due to smoke from nearby wildfires. Wildfire smoke may shift in and out of the area based on fire activity and wind conditions, leading to varying levels of air quality across different regions. As a precaution, no EPA/NPT burn permits will be approved during this period. This advisory will remain in effect until Monday, July 29, at 10:00 AM.
Yellowstone National Park releases record of decision for new bison management plan
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK - Yellowstone National Park released its new bison management plan Wednesday that aims to keep around 5,000 bison in the park’s herds and continue prioritizing a program to transfer healthy bison to tribes across the country. The plan has been in the works for more than...
Top Sinaloa Cartel Leaders, Including son of El Chapo, Taken Into U.S. Custody
TEXAS - Two top leaders of the Mexican Sinaloa drug cartel have been taken into custody by United States authorities to face charges for their role in leading the group's vast drug trafficking enterprise, the Department of Justice announced Thursday. Sinaloa cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and Joaquin Guzman...
Idaho Joins 24 Other States in Emergency Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to Halt EPA’s Carbon Rule
Attorneys general in nearly 25 states, including Idaho AG Raúl Labrador, have sent an emergency appeal to the United States Supreme Court asking it to immediately halt a Biden administration rule that they say threatens to shutter the country’s remaining fleet of coal-fired power plants. The emergency appeal...
Cougar Creek Fire Update: Fire Expands to 14,828 Acres, Containment Efforts Ongoing
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, July 27, 2024, the fire has expanded to...
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