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Potlatch man Facing Charges in Asotin County for Promoting Prostitution
CLARKSTON - A 39-year-old Potlatch man has been arrested on a warrant for promoting prostitution in Clarkston. According to court documents, Harry L. Young, III is accused of driving a prostitute to "dates," including a meeting arranged by police at a Clarkston hotel last winter. As part of an undercover...
Idaho Petitions U.S. Supreme Court Over Fairness in Women's Sports Act
BOISE – Idaho has officially petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review Hecox v. Little, a case that has brought significant attention to the state's 2020 Fairness in Women's Sports Act. The petition follows a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, which ruled against the Act. The case involves Lindsay Hecox, a biological male who challenged Idaho's prohibition on competing in women's track and field events at Boise State University.
U.S. House Passes Bill Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote in Federal Races
WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would require individuals registering to vote to provide proof of citizenship to participate in federal elections. The legislation, passed 221-198, would also require states to check their voter rolls for registered noncitizens. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility...
45-Year-Old Female Pilot Killed When Firefighting Plane Crashes Into Western Montana Reservoir
HELENA - A 45-year-old pilot was killed Wednesday in a firefighting plane crash just after noon on Hauser Reservoir near Spokane Bay while fighting the Horse Gulch Fire, which is burning just north of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, the county sheriff confirmed. Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton confirmed just...
Firefighters Continue to Prevent Growth of Billy Creek Fire as Containment Reaches 74%
LEWISTON - The Billy Creek Fire, located about 20 miles south of Lewiston along the Idaho side of the Snake River, was first reported just before 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3. By 8:00 p.m. that same day, the fire had grown to over 1,500 acres. By noon on July 4, the fire was estimated at over 2,000 acres.
Police in Oregon Recover Over $200,000 Worth of Stolen Legos
EUGENE - Police in Oregon have recovered more than 4,000 stolen Lego sets valued at over $200,000 in a massive bust following a three-month investigation, authorities said. The seizure happened on July 3 at approximately 12:30 p.m. when authorities from the Springfield Police Department in Eugene, Oregon, served a warrant to 47-year-old Ammon Henrikson, the owner of “Brick Builders,” accusing him of knowingly purchasing new and unopened Lego sets that had been stolen from other local retail stores, according to a statement from the Springfield Police Department released on Tuesday.
Lewiston Breaks Record High on Wednesday With 108°
LEWISTON - Wednesday was another day of record-breaking high temperatures in the Inland Northwest. According to the National Weather Service, 108° was recorded in Lewiston on Wednesday, setting a new record for July 10. The previous record was 106°, set it 1975. Other northwest cities with record-breaking highs...
Spokane Police arrest man who carjacked a vehicle then went on a crime spree including an attempted kidnapping of a child
SPOKANE - Just after 6:00 PM, on July 5, 2024, Spokane Police responded to a reported carjacking at a fast food restaurant downtown in the 700 block of W. 3rd Ave. A woman reported she was in the drive-thru of the restaurant when a man threw a rock into her car, striking her, and demanded she get out of the vehicle. Officers learned the woman complied out of fear for her safety.
Spokane Bank Manager who stole more than $345,000 sentenced to Federal Prison
SPOKANE – Jessica Ann Marshall, age 28, of Spokane, was sentenced after pleading guilty to one count of Theft and Embezzlement by Bank Employee. United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice imposed a sentence of 24 imprisonment to be followed by 5 years of supervised release, as well as restitution of $345,664.66 to be paid to the victim, the Bank of Idaho. Judge Rice ordered Ms. Marshall to be taken into custody immediately following the sentencing hearing.
Man sentenced to more than 22 years in prison following seizure of large quantity of fentanyl-laced pills in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE - Jordy Scott Deboer, age 32, of Spokane, Washington, was sentenced after pleading guilty to one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute 50 Grams or More of Actual (Pure) Methamphetamine and one count of Possession with Intent to Distribute 400 Grams or More of Fentanyl. United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice imposed a sentence of 272 months imprisonment to be followed by 5 years of supervised release.
Big Country's Pet of the Week
Each week we shine a spotlight on animals at local shelters that are looking for their forever home. This week's Big Country Pet of the Week is Kaya. Kaya is still waiting to meet her new family at the Humane Society of the Palouse. She is a fully-grown, 80-pound, Alaskan Malamute mix. Kaya is already spayed and around 9 years old. Described by shelter staff as happy, bossy, outgoing, gentle, confident, and sweet.
Violent Crime Down, Vehicle Theft up in Latest Crime in Washington Report
The annual Crime in Washington 2023 report found that overall violent crime went down, but hate crimes and vehicle thefts increased. The report, with data from 225 law enforcement agencies across the state, was presented Tuesday by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. The numbers of murders, other...
NATO's pledge to Ukraine at the Washington DC summit
WASHINGTON DC - NATO countries at their summit in Washington DC on Wednesday came up with what alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg called a "substantial package" of support for Ukraine. But what exactly is NATO offering the war-torn country two and half years into Russia's invasion?. NATO will take a greater...
Idahoans for Open Primaries Initiative Qualifies for November Ballot
BOISE – The Idaho Secretary of State’s Office announced today that the Idahoans for Open Primaries initiative will appear on the November 5, 2024, General Election ballot. This initiative seeks to introduce significant changes to how elections are conducted in Idaho. Initiative Certification. The initiative met the requirements...
Four Washington Roofing Companies Fined $1.27 Million for Safety Violations
TUMWATER - The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has fined four roofing companies a total of $1.27 million for repeatedly putting workers at risk of dangerous falls, a leading cause of death in the construction industry. Despite fall protection systems being straightforward and essential, violations in roofing safety remain prevalent.
Washington Department of Natural Resources Enacts Statewide Burn Ban Amid Rising Wildfire Risks
OLYMPIA – In response to escalating wildfire threats and ongoing hot, dry summer weather, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced a comprehensive burn ban on all lands under its jurisdiction. This ban, effective from 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, aims to mitigate the risk of wildfires that have already begun to spark across the state. The ban will remain in place through September 30, 2024, but may be extended or shortened based on prevailing fire conditions.
Two Washington Juvenile Rehab Facilities Suspend Intakes for First Time due to Overcrowding
Two juvenile rehabilitation centers have suspended the intake of new offenders due to overcrowding, according to the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families. This reverses a two-decade trend of a decreasing juvenile rehabilitation institutional population. The Echo Glen Children’s Center in Snoqualmie and Green Hill School in Chehalis...
Spring 2024 Idaho Graduates Announced
MOSCOW - University of Idaho is pleased to release the list of graduates from Spring 2024 Commencement. A list of graduates from your area is attached in PDF and spreadsheet formats. Additional lists are available for download at uidaho.edu/news/lists. A total of 1,773 degrees were awarded to 1,729 students, which...
Congressional Democrats Largely Close Ranks Behind Biden
WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats appeared to quell some inner tumult over supporting President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign, after highly anticipated internal meetings Tuesday showed the president retained considerable support from the Congressional Black Caucus and other lawmakers in public statements. Speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill, Democrats from...
Billy Creek Fire Held to 3,185 Acres, Listed as 63% Contained
LEWISTON - The Billy Creek Fire, located about 20 miles south of Lewiston along the Idaho side of the Snake River, was first reported just before 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3. By 8:00 p.m. that same day, the fire had grown to over 1,500 acres. By noon on July 4, the fire was estimated at over 2,000 acres.
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