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It’s Been 3 Years Since Michael Vaughan Went Missing
FRUITLAND — “My heart still breaks for the family. We’re doing everything we can to help get this case solved.”. Those were the words of Fruitland Police Chief JD Huff during an interview on Tuesday, just ahead of the three-year mark of Michael Vaughan’s disappearance. The boy was last seen on July 27, 2021, at the age of 5, in the neighborhood outside his home in Fruitland.
Cougar Creek Fire Grows Another 500 Acres, Still 26% Contained
ASOTIN COUNTY - The Cougar Creek Fire, located approximately 23 miles southwest of Asotin near Highway 129, continues to challenge firefighting teams due to the rugged terrain and varied landscape of timber, grass, and brush. As of Friday morning, the fire has expanded to 14,026 acres and is 26% contained,...
Wind Driven Wildfires Spread Quickly East of Lewiston
LEWISTON - After lightning moved through the area on Wednesday, 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. The entire town of Juliaetta and surrounding areas were placed under a Level 3 (go now) evacuation notice. Highway 3 and Highway 12 are both shut down in the area. As of 6:00 a.m. Friday, the highways were still closed.
Significant NOAA Funding to Enhance Nez Perce Tribal Hatcheries
LAPWAI - The Nez Perce Tribe has received welcome news as the Biden Administration announces substantial funding to support Pacific salmon and steelhead hatcheries. This funding addresses the critical need for maintenance and repairs at the Columbia Basin hatcheries, where there is currently a $1 billion backlog in infrastructure fixes.
Urgent Evacuation Orders Issued for Gwen Fire near Juliaetta and Arrow Junction
Firefighters are battling the Gwen Fire, a new lightning-caused fire that started around 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The blaze, currently burning grass and brush in steep canyon terrain, was estimated to be about 800 acres in size as of 9:30 a.m. on Thursday has now grown to 1000 acres. No containment had been achieved at that time.
Crews Battling new 1000 Acre Lightning-Caused Wildfire in Nez Perce County
JULIAETTA - Nez Perce County, about 5 miles southwest of Juliaetta, just south of the Latah County line. Incident Overview: Firefighters are battling the Gwen Fire, a new lightning-caused fire that started around 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The blaze, currently burning grass and brush in steep canyon terrain, was estimated to be about 800 acres in size as of 9:30 a.m. on Thursday has now grown to 1000 acres. No containment had been achieved at that time.
Air Quality Advisory Issued for the Nez Perce Reservation
LAPWAI - An Air Quality Advisory has been issued for the Nez Perce Reservation due to smoke from wildfires. This advisory will remain in effect until Friday, July 26, at 10:00 AM. Wildfire smoke may move in and out of the area depending on fire and wind activity, impacting some areas more than others. No EPA/NPT burn permits will be approved during this period.
Warrior Volleyball’s Little Spiker Memberships Available for 2024
LEWISTON – LC State Volleyball Little Spikers Memberships, presented by Edward Jones, Dean Roy, are on sale now for the 2024 season. The pass gives boys and girls grades K-5 the chance to get to know the team throughout the season while learning the fundamentals of volleyball. “The Little...
Judge Temporarily Blocks Kroger-Albertsons Grocery ‘Megamerger’
A Colorado judge has issued an order temporarily blocking the proposed $24.6 billion merger between the nation’s two largest supermarket chains ahead of an antitrust trial in state court set to begin in September. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser in February sued to block the merger between grocery giant...
Cougar Creek Fire Update: 13,511 Acres Burned, 26% Contained; Evacuations and Weather Concerns
ASOTIN COUNTY - The Cougar Creek Fire, situated approximately 23 miles southwest of Asotin near Highway 129, continues to challenge firefighting teams due to the rugged terrain and varied landscape of timber, grass, and brush. As of Thursday morning, the fire has expanded to 13,511 acres and is 26% contained, according to fire officials.
Crews Battling new 800 Acre Lightning-Caused Wildfire in Nez Perce County
JULIAETTA - Firefighters are battling a new lightning-caused fire in Nez Perce County, located about 5 miles southwest of Juliaetta and just south of the Latah County line. The fire was sparked at around 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. According to Nez Perce Tribe Fire Management Officer Fire Jeff Handel, at about 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, the fire size was estimated at about 800 acres in size and no level of containment had been achieved.
Three LCSC Men’s Golfers Earn High Academic Honors
LEWISTON - A trio of LC State Men’s Golfers earned national academic honors from the Golf Coaches Association of America as 2023-24 NAIA Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars. Oscar Behle, Bryden Brown and Alex Navarro each earned the prestigious honor. To be eligible for Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar nomination, an...
Sealcoat Projects to Begin Soon on US95, US12 and Highway 11
LEWISTON - Several sections of U.S. Highway 95, U.S. Highway 12 and State Highway 11 will begin receiving surface treatments as early as Monday. Motorists can expect work zones with flaggers and one lane of alternating traffic, according to the Idaho Transportation Department. The sections listed below are in the...
Wildfire Near Kendrick Reportedly 90% Contained
KENDRICK - Crews continue to work toward total containment the Texas Fire, located east of Kendrick on the Latah/Nez Perce County line. As of Thursday morning, the fire's total footprint remained at 1,582 acres and containment was listed at 90%. Firefighters reportedly completed initial mop-up around the entire fire perimeter...
Trump Shooter Looked up Kennedy Assassination Details, FBI Director Says
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A week before Thomas Mathew Crooks opened fire on former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, he became "very focused" on Trump and the rally, FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. Crooks also searched for information on the assassination of President...
Idaho Attorney General Sues to Block Idahoans for Open Primaries Initiative
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is suing to block the Idahoans for Open Primaries initiative, a ballot initiative that would open Idaho’s primary elections and revamp how Idahoans cast votes in the state’s primary and general elections. Labrador’s lawsuit alleges the initiative — which has enough signatures...
Salt Lake City Awarded 2034 Winter Olympics
It was just after 4:20 a.m. in Salt Lake City, where a crowd of about 2,000 Utahns — many of them sporting 2002 Olympic hats, jackets and other memorabilia — waited with bated breath as the International Olympic Committee voted Wednesday on whether Utah would again host the Winter Games in 2034.
Another Judge Issues an Injunction Against Biden 'Gender Identity' Change to Title IX Rule
A federal judge in Missouri issued another preliminary injunction on Wednesday halting enforcement of the Biden administration's Title IX rule. The rule issued by the Department of Education changed the word "sex" to "gender identity" and banned single-sex bathrooms and locker rooms. A minor from Arkansas and the states of...
Nampa man who killed mother's alleged killer sentenced after jury sought lenience
Raul Cuevas faced a minimum of 10 years and up to life in prison for his second-degree murder conviction. On Tuesday, he was sentenced to 10 years — a sentence that Judge Jonathan Medema said he’s never seen in a murder case before. After the trial process, the...
Firefighters Battle Wind Driven Wildfire West of Clarkston
CLARKSTON - Another wildland fire broke out in Asotin County on Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene, about 6 miles west of Clarkston, just after 2 p.m. According to Asotin County Fire District #1, when fire crews arrived they found about a 50 acre, wind driven fire moving...
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