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Lewiston MMA Fighters Featured at Northern Quest Casino on Saturday
SPOKANE - This Saturday night, Northern Quest Casino in Spokane, WA, will host an exciting night of fights featuring four fighters from Arnett’s Martial Arts America. The main event will see Drake Randall, a 27-year-old from Lewiston, Idaho, defending his undefeated record against Michael Keune. Randall, a former college wrestling All-American, boasts a professional record of 5-0 and has been training with Arnett's Martial Arts America for three years.
Salvation Army Appoints new Lewiston Leadership
LEWISTON - Captains Brian and Shelby Qualls have been appointed as the new Salvation Army officers in Lewiston, replacing David and Joleen Aycock. “It is always a great moment in our local communities when enthusiastic, dedicated and caring new officers arrive on the scene. We have high hopes for the love and support the Qualls will give to the people of Lewiston through their service,” said The Salvation Army Northwest Divisional Commander Lt. Colonel Cindy Foley.
Four LCSC Women’s Golfers Earn Academic Honors
LEWISTON - Four members of the Lewis-Clark State Women’s Golf team earned high academic praise from the WGCA (Women’s Golf Coaches Association) with WGCA All-American Scholar Honors. Chase Caruso, Deana Caruso, Kyla Currie and Dallis Shockey each brought home the award. “I am very proud of our women's...
Comments Sought on Reducing Wildfire Fuels on National Forest Lands South of Grangeville
KAMIAH - Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Acting Forest Supervisor Molly Ryan is seeking public comment on a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the "End of the World Project," a fuel reduction initiative designed to protect communities and ecosystems. The proposed project area is located about 6 miles south of Grangeville, in the Fish Creek, Cove Creek and North Fork White Bird Creek portions of the Forest.
Officials Considering Lethal Removal of Wolves in Asotin County Following Recent Livestock Attacks
CLARKSTON - Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff are considering lethal removal of wolves in the Couse Pack after recent attacks on cattle in Asotin County. According to officials, as of July 8, 2024, WDFW staff have investigated one dead calf, as well as one injured calf and two injured cows. Based on the investigations, staff confirmed the dead calf was killed by a wolf, or wolves, and two of the injured livestock (one calf and one cow) wounds were caused by confirmed wolf depredation events. The injuries to the fourth cow were determined to have been caused by a probable wolf depredation event.
AT&T Says Phone and Text Records Of ‘Nearly All’ Customers Stolen in Recent Hack
LEWISTON - AT&T says a hacker was able to steal records of calls and texts for "nearly all" of its customers for a period spanning six months. AT&T says customer data was illegally downloaded in April of this year. According to a statement from the company on Friday, an investigation...
32 Idaho Students Attend Aviation Career Academy
BOISE - The Idaho Division of Aeronautics held their annual Aviation Career Education Academy June 26-28, presenting aviation career options to 32 Idaho high schoolers from around the state. “After months of planning and coordinating, the ACE Academy was a great success!” said coordinator Shelly Towner. “The teamwork was one...
Labrador Asks Supreme Court to Rule on Idaho ban of Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to step in on a lawsuit challenging Idaho’s ban on transgender people from participating in women’s and girls’ sports. The 2020 law hasn’t gone into effect as the challenge has gone through the court system....
This University of Idaho Research Could Change how we Manage our Forests
Just as the microorganisms in the human gut play a crucial role to our well-being, microorganisms in forests are essential to forest stability. Researchers at the University of Idaho are working to understand exactly how those microorganisms respond when faced with stressors, such as drought and wildfires, and what their role could be in helping trees survive. Their research could influence forest management practices and resilience in the face of climate change, principal investigator Tara Hudiburg told the Sun.
Vehicle vs. pedestrian collision in Airway Heights leaves one deceased and one in critical condition
AIRWAY HEIGHTS - At about 10:11 a.m., July 11, 2024, Airway Heights Police Officers responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian collision at Hayford Rd. and 9th Ave. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a 64-year-old male and 61-year-old female with serious injuries. Both were transported by AMR to...
Biden digs in as gaffes highlight election concerns
US President Joe Biden defiantly insisted Thursday that he will run for another term and win, as a series of verbal gaffes while leading a major summit threw a harsh new spotlight on his fitness. The 81-year-old president sought to show himself in command as he led the NATO summit...
Kootenai County Sheriff Detective struck by vehicle driven by wanted subject
POST FALLS – On July 11th, 2024 at approximately 12:45 p.m., Detectives with the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit (SIU) were in the area of Spokane Street and Seltice Way in Post Falls and located Emanuel V. Zavala, who had multiple warrants for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. They attempted to stop Zavala in a gas station parking lot, and as one of the Detectives got out of their vehicle to contact him, Zavala drove towards the Detective, striking the Detective and his vehicle. The Detective was able to lunge out of the way, avoiding serious injury. SIU Detectives then pursued Zavala to a residence nearby on 3rd Avenue near Spokane Street. Zavala ran inside the residence, prompting a standoff.
Nez Perce Tribe celebrates land return in Joseph, Oregon
JOSEPH - On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, members of the Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee (NPTEC) with Dolores and David Bridges, gathered in Enterprise, Oregon to commemorate the transfer of the Bridges' 17-acre property in Joseph, Oregon. The Bridges, wishing to conserve the land as wildlife habitat, decided to donate the entire property to the Nez Perce Tribe, while retaining a life estate in the property.
Spokane approves police retirement incentives despite being 'woefully understaffed'
SPOKANE – The Spokane City Council approved a proposal from Mayor Lisa Brown on Monday that incentivizes police officers to retire to save the city money amid its $50 million deficit. Brown proposed the cost-saving measure just two weeks ago in an effort to close some of the structural...
Lewiston School District Celebrates Outstanding Idaho Reading Indicator Performance
LEWISTON – Lewiston Independent School District No. 1 has announced results from the 2023-2024 Idaho Reading Indicator. The standardized test evaluates primary grade students (kindergarten through third grade) on essential reading skills such as vocabulary, spelling, and fluency, varying by grade level. The IRI measures whether students are at, near, or below grade level, with results reported as percentages.
Independent School District No. 1 Celebrates Outstanding Idaho Reading Indicator Performance
LEWISTON – Independent School District No. 1 (ISD No. 1) is delighted to announce the exceptional results from the 2023-2024 Idaho Reading Indicator (IRI). This standardized test evaluates primary grade students (kindergarten through third grade) on essential reading skills such as vocabulary, spelling, and fluency, varying by grade level. The IRI measures whether students are at, near, or below grade level, with results reported as percentages.
Fire Safety for People with Disabilities: Tips from the Washington State Fire Marshal's Office
OLYMPIA – As National Disability Independence Day approaches on July 26, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is emphasizing the importance of fire safety for people with disabilities. According to the Center for Disease Control, up to one in four people in the United States live with a disability. Alarmingly, the U.S. Fire Administration reported that between 2017 and 2019, 30 percent of fire-related deaths involved individuals with disabilities. In Washington State, 22 percent of the 67 fire deaths in 2023 involved people with disabilities.
EPA Releases New Science-Based Recommendations to Reduce PFAS Exposure in Fish
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced updated recommendations under the Clean Water Act for monitoring contaminants in locally caught, freshwater fish. For the first time, the recommendations include several per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS), along with lead, three cyanotoxins, a flame retardant, and amphetamine. This action supports Administrator Regan’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap and aims to protect communities from exposure to these persistent chemicals.
Moscow Teen Accused of Causing Fire That Destroyed Trail Bridge Between Pullman and Moscow Found Innocent
MOSCOW - The Moscow teenager accused of starting the fire that destroyed a bridge on the popular trail between Pullman and Moscow has been found innocent. The 14-year-old was charged with arson in Whitman County Juvenile Court. The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office believed that the boy started the wildfire last August that spread to a bridge on the Bill Chipman Palouse Trail. The case recently concluded with a juvenile court bench trial called a “fact-finding hearing.” Commissioner Doug Robinson found that there wasn’t enough evidence to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
Housing Discrimination Complaints Fell Sharply in Washington Last Year
Complaints from people who say they are being discriminated against in the housing market declined in Washington last year, but remained at an all-time high nationwide. It’s the third year in a row that the national record for the complaints has been broken, according to a new report from the National Fair Housing Alliance.
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