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Vice President Kamala Harris Receives Endorsement From President Joe Bidden for 2024 Presidential Election
WASHINGTON D.C. — President Biden’s decision to bow out of the November election leaves a path for Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him that would have seemed unlikely for most of the last three years, when she was seen as a drag on his reelection prospects as her approval numbers in polls lagged behind her boss’.
9,180 Idaho grads will receive Launch grants
BOISE - The final numbers on Idaho Launch are in — and 9,180 high school graduates will receive grants this year. State officials have made their final awards for the first-year program, which provides high school graduates with up to $8,000 for college or workforce training aligned with in-demand careers.
Vice President Kamala Harris Receives Endorsement From President Joe Bidden for 2024 Presidential Election
WASHINGTON D.C. — President Biden’s decision to bow out of the November election leaves a path for Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him that would have seemed unlikely for most of the last three years, when she was seen as a drag on his reelection prospects as her approval numbers in polls lagged behind her boss’.
DNC leader: Democrats have work to do
WASHINGTON DC – Democrats have a lot of work to do after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race on Sunday. Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison praised Biden, but also looked ahead to what needs to happen next. "The work that we must do now, while unprecedented,...
Biden Ends Reelection Campaign Amid Pressure from Fellow Democrats
President Joe Biden ended his bid for reelection Sunday, opening the door for Vice President Kamala Harris or another top Democrat to replace him atop the ticket. In a statement posted to X, Biden said he is stepping aside "in the "best interest of my party and the country." "It...
Whistleblowers say Trump’s security detail was unprepared, inexperienced
WASHINGTON DC – Multiple whistleblowers have come forward telling U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., that many working as part of former President Donald Trump’s security detail at a rally in Pennsylvania one week ago weren’t Secret Service and were “unprepared and inexperienced personnel,” Hawley says.
Texas Fire Near Kendrick Remains at 1,575 Acres, is 20% Contained
KENDRICK - Crews continue to battle the Texas Fire, located east of Kendrick on the Latah/Nez Perce County line. According to a Sunday morning update from officials, the fire size is estimated at 1,575 acres and is 20% contained. The fire area grew by only 32 acres between Thursday and Saturday. No growth was reported between Saturday morning and Sunday morning.
Lewiston Among Idaho Cities to get Federally Funded Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Idaho is one step closer to narrowing down where to place federally-funded electric vehicle charging stations. The Idaho Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources, Idaho Transportation Department and Idaho Department of Environmental Quality announced on Monday potential locations for deploying electric vehicle charging infrastructure under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program, also referred to as NEVI.
Wildfire in Southern Asotin County Reaches 6,758 Acres, is 19% Contained
ASOTIN COUNTY - The Cougar Creek Fire is burning about 23 miles southwest of Asotin in timber grass and brush, near Highway 129. The fire is located in rugged rangeland with isolated pockets of timber in a mixed topography of ridgelines, benches, plateaus, and secondary drainages. The blaze was first reported around 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
Trump holds first post-shooting rally, Biden comes under pressure to quit
Donald Trump is set to hold a triumphant first campaign rally Saturday since surviving an assassination attempt, in startling contrast to President Joe Biden, who remains hunkered at home with Covid, resisting unprecedented Democratic pressure to step aside. As Trump prepared to descend on battleground Michigan to stump with his...
All evacuations lifted for Texas Fire Near Kendrick
KENDRICK - Crews continue to battle the Texas Fire, located east of Kendrick on the Latah/Nez Perce County line. According to a Saturday morning update from officials, the fire has reached 1,575 acres and remains 10% contained. The fire area has grown by only 32 acres over the previous 48 hours. As of 9:38 a.m., Saturday morning, all evacuations have been lifted and all roads have been opened.
Large Shareholder of Vista Outdoor Says They Plan to Vote Against Sale to Czechoslovak Group
LEWISTON - One of the largest shareholders of Vista Outdoor says they have concerns over a sale to Czechoslovak Group and intends to vote against the deal next week. Shareholders are scheduled to meet Tuesday to vote on the $2.1 billion deal to sell the Kinetic Group, which includes the company's Lewiston ammunition manufacturing plants. Under the plan, another Vista Outdoor products division, Revelyst, Inc., would be spun off into a new public company.
Cougar Creek Fire Expands to Over 8,000 Acres: New Level 2 Evacuation Ordered for Wallowa County Including Grouse Flat
ASOTIN COUNTY - The Cougar Creek Fire, located about 23 miles southwest of Asotin near Highway 129, continues to burn in timber, grass, and brush. The rugged rangeland, characterized by isolated pockets of timber and a mixed topography of ridgelines, benches, plateaus, and secondary drainages, presents significant challenges for firefighting efforts.
Yellowstone Superintendent Seeks Hunting Relief for Wolves
The 2023-’24 winter proved the third deadliest for Yellowstone wolves in the decades since Canis lupus was reintroduced to the landscape in 1995. Overall, 13 wolves were shot by legal hunters, caught by trappers, killed by poachers or died of suspected hunting-related injuries. Like in past winters, the vast...
Idaho Secretary of State Says Ranked Choice Voting may Cost up to $40M to Implement
BOISE - Idaho’s chief election officer believes there could be a significant price tag to purchase equipment that can do ranked-choice voting tabulation if the proposed Open Primaries initiative were to pass in November. Supporters argue that it could be cheaper than he is anticipating and that the result...
Campaign Contributions Flow in Race to Replace Retiring McMorris Rodgers
Federal Election Commission filings show more than $1.6 million raised at the end of the second quarter by candidates in the 5th Congressional District in Washington state. Earlier this year, U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, a Republican who has represented the eastern Washington district in the House of Representatives for nearly 20 years, announced she would not seek reelection, triggering a high-profile race for the congressional seat.
Fire Crews Quickly Handle Early Saturday Morning Grass Fire Near Lapwai
LAPWAI - At about 3:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, the Lapwai Fire Department, Nez Perce County Fire Department and Nez Perce Tribe crews made short work of a 3/4 acre grass fire. According to Lapwai Fire Chief William Skiles, the fire was located near the intersection of Grouse Road and...
Zillah man killed in his car, Yakima County Sheriff seeking information
TOPPENISH – In the early morning of July 12th, 2024, Yakima County Deputies were called to the area of Larue Rd and Hwy 97 for a report of a man who was shot while in a vehicle. Deputies arrived and attempted lifesaving measures. Despite their efforts, the man later died.
Several Spokane Police officers and a K9 injured while making an arrest
SPOKANE - Seven officers and a K9 were injured in a crash with suspects from a drive-by shooting as they fled from officers. All the officers and the K9 are currently at local hospitals and are expected to recover. The suspects were also transported with non-life-threatening injuries. Just before 1:00...
Ambulance crashes into disbaled vehicle on I84, leaving one dead
HOOD RIVER COUNTY - On Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 12:45 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 84, near milepost 54, in Hood River County. The preliminary investigation indicated a westbound Ford Econoline AMR Ambulance, operated by 42-year-old, Amanda Hancock of Benton City Washington, left the lane of travel and struck a Chevrolet Camaro, owned by 55-year-old, Geraldean Edna Martin of Portland, Oregon, while it was disabled on the side of the roadway with a flat tire. The Camaro operator was outside of the vehicle at the time of the collision. He was declared deceased at the scene.
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