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Idaho Falls taekwondo team qualifies for World Championships
IDAHO FALLS — Two of the three teams representing Ferocity Taekwondo in Idaho Falls have qualified to compete in the American Taekwondo Association World Championships later this week. Chief instructor Josh Schultz says there are two potential paths to qualifying for Worlds. A team can either be among the...
Union Pacific Big Boy attracts massive crowd to Soda Springs
SODA SPRINGS — Huge crowds began to gather early Monday on both sides of the railroad tracks in Soda Springs anticipating the arrival of Union Pacific’s No. 4014 Big Boy, the largest operational steam locomotive in the world. The heavy road construction on Main Street didn’t discourage the spectators from congregating together with shared excitement and anticipation for the rare opportunity to view the Big Boy up close. And up...
Humble hero: The story of Idaho National Lab’s Medal of Honor recipient
IDAHO FALLS – There’s no way of knowing for sure, but there was probably no more reluctant a war hero than Sgt. David Bleak. A Medal of Honor recipient for heroism in the Korean War – his story of courage under fire is an incredible one – Bleak was much happier talking about farming, Western novels or his grandchildren, say the people who knew him best.
Cougar Creek Fire Expands to 12,498 Acres with 23% Containment; Red Flag Warning Issued
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 12,498 acres and is 23% contained, according to fire officials.
Public Comments Accepted Thursday Night For Proposal For Apparent Amazon Warehouse Off Moscow-Pullman Highway
Public comments will be accepted Thursday night regarding the permit that’s required for a warehouse off the Moscow-Pullman Highway that’s being proposed by Amazon-linked development companies. Plans for “Project Cougar” have been filed with Whitman County from Ambrose Property Group and Kimley-Horn. The companies have built distribution centers...
Dry cold front ushers in breezy winds and areas of elevated fire danger
Daytime highs will be in the mid to upper 90s and triple digits on Wednesday, with our next dry cold front set to arrive Wednesday evening into Thursday producing gusty winds and the potential for heightened fire danger. There is now a red flag warning for Okanogan county in central...
Single car crash on eastbound I-90 ends in PIT maneuver, witnesses say
SPOKANE, Wash. – A single-car crash on eastbound I-90 caused a traffic backup on Wednesday morning. The Washington State Patrol responded to the scene around 7 a.m., with witnesses reporting that the incident started as a traffic stop and ended with a PIT maneuver. WSP has not confirmed if...
City of Soap Lake reports sewage leak near beach
SOAP LAKE - A sewage spill near Soap Lake's West Beach happened on Saturday, according to the city's mayor. Mayor Allen DuPuy received a call at 4:04 PM, alerting him that effluent was emerging from a manhole cover near the men's restroom at West Beach. He immediately contacted Public Works Supervisor Darrin Fronsman and staffer Colton Keeler, who were already informed of the situation by an alert citizen enjoying the day at the beach.
UPDATE: Drive-By Shooting Reported on Central Drive in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE - A drive-by shooting occurred on Central Drive in Moses Lake late Sunday night, according to a statement from the Moses Lake Police Department. The incident took place at approximately 10:48 PM, alarming residents in the area. Witnesses reported seeing a black sedan pull up to the park...
Ice cream eating contest to benefit terminally ill children
SPOKANE, Wash. – An ice cream eating contest will taking place at Brick West Brewing Wednesday to benefit the Wishing Star Foundation. The event, which is open to the public and will start at 6 p.m., will help fund granting wishes to terminally ill children. “Ten local teams will...
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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