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Fires force temporary closure of post offices in Durkee, Huntington, Monument and Spray
Wildfires in Eastern Oregon have caused the temporary closure of the post offices in Durkee, Huntington, Kimberly, Monument and Spray, the U.S. Postal Service announced Tuesday, July 23. • Durkee: All mail and retail service operations for the Durkee Post Office has been moved to the Ontario Post Office, 88 SW Second Ave,. and customers can pick up their mail at this location until further ...
Update: Flash flood watch for Oregon until Wednesday night
The National Weather Service issued an updated flash flood watch at 1:27 a.m. on Wednesday valid for Wednesday between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley as well as Harney, Baker and Malheur counties. The weather service describes, "Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall...
Driver accused of crashing into Baker High School bus seeks to delay entering plea
The Central Oregon woman charged with driving under the influence of intoxicants in the March 22 crash that injured several Baker High School students attending the state FFA convention in Redmond has filed for a delay in entering a plea in Deschutes County Circuit Court. The attorney representing Katrina Nicole Dacus, 35, of Culver, filed a motion for continuance on July 21. Dacus was ...
News of Record for July 23, 2024
FUNERALS PENDING Donald Solomon: Graveside service July 31 at 10 a.m. at Mount Hope Cemetery. To leave an online condolence for Donald’s family, go to www.grayswestco.com. Laura Lynn Christman: Graveside service will be Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. at the North Powder Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children through Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey ...
Madison Outheir's Horse 'Rooster' Carries Josie Connor To Big Win
A touching story of cowgirl friendship and support for each other above all else. Recently, previous Resistol Rooke of the Year and American Breakaway Roping Champion Madison Outheir were tragically hospitalized during an accident in Salt Lake City, Utah. Friend and fellow competitor Josie Conner recently took home a big win in Nampa, Idaho, at the Snake River Stampede.
Oregon Wildfires: Over 700,000 Acres Ablaze and Interstate 84 Shut Down
Firefighters in the Pacific Northwest worked hard on Tuesday to control two fires threatening small towns in Oregon. One key stretch of Interstate 84, connecting Oregon and Idaho, was closed for about 130 miles (210 kilometers) between Ontario and Baker City due to advancing flames. This crucial freeway will remain closed for at least a day, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.
AAA Shares Tips With Idahoans on Sharing the Road With Large Animals in Open Range Locations
In recognizing that many Idahoans are on the roads at night in remote areas, AAA has released a statement about sharing the roads with large animals in open range. All unenclosed lands outside cities, villages and herd districts, upon which cattle by custom, license, lease, or permit, are grazed or permitted to roam is what AAA defines open range as, meaning that many places Idahoans visit may lead to open range.
Idaho court dismisses spine practice's antitrust lawsuit against health system
A 2023 lawsuit filed by Boise, Idaho-based Neuroscience Associates alleging antitrust violations by St. Luke's Health System has been dismissed. The practice's lawsuit honed in on St. Luke's "24/7/365 call coverage", which requires independent neurosurgeons to do on-call shifts as part of maintaining staff privileges, according to the July 16 order from the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho. The health system paid neurosurgeons for their on-call coverage until April 2018, and at the time two Neuroscience Associates surgeons relinquished their privileges.
New documents show defense's argument for moving University of Idaho murders trial to new venue
MOSCOW, Idaho — New court documents have been filed that break down the defense's argument as to why it thinks Bryan Kohberger's trial should be moved out of Latah County. The defense argues Kohberger's "protection to a fair and impartial jury is infringed without a change of venue," they further argue that a fair and impartial jury cannot be found in Latah County.
Caldwell approves pay-to-play cap for multi-sport athletes
The Caldwell School Board unanimously approved a two-sport cap on pay-to-play fees during a Monday board meeting. The decision comes after the board approved a $100 per-sport fee for district athletes in early July. Under the new plan, Caldwell High School athletes will pay a maximum of $200 in individual...
11 Mistakes Idaho Homeowners Make During Wildfire Season
The Treasure Valley is currently experiencing a heatwave and whether we notice it or not, this presents some dangerous conditions... especially for our homes. According to the Western Fire Chiefs Association, we're right in the thick of wildfire season, which begins in June and peaks in July/August. If you weren't...
Idaho’s Air Quality Crisis: The Hidden Dangers of Wildfires and Pollution
Summers in the Western United States are a challenge. Whether you live in Arizona, California, or our state of Idaho, it's hot. The summer of 2024 is projected to be one of the hottest and most dangerous on record, posing a significant threat to our communities. . Fortunately, the Gem...
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