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Baker City man killed in crash on Hwy 395-C in Grant County
GRANT COUNTY–(Released from the Oregon State Police) On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 7:08 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Hwy. 395C near milepost 28 in Grant County. The preliminary investigation indicated a silver Chevrolet Cavalier, operated by Adam Garrett Jennings (34) of Baker City,...
OSP Fish & Wildlife asking for helping finding poacher who killed cow elk in Union County
UNION COUNTY– (Release from Oregon State Police) The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is requesting the public’s help in locating the individual responsible for shooting and leaving a cow elk to waste. The elk was likely shot the night of Sunday, August 18, or the early...
Tacos y Tequila returning for fourth year in downtown Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — The fourth annual Tacos y Tequila Festival hosted by Nuestras Raices Centro Comunitario (NRCC) takes place on Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25. The festival, called the Official Hispanic-Latino Festival of Spokane, aims to celebrate Hispanic and Latino culture through food, music, dance and community.
New Idaho law requires parental permission for schools to provide first aid—including Band-Aids
Due to a new Idaho law, schools will need permission from parents to give students any medical care, all the way down to over-the-counter pain meds for headaches and Band-Aids for scraped knees. Senate Bill 1329, also known as The Parents’ Rights in Medical Decision-Making Act, went into effect on...
A Massive Flag Will Remember 9-11 in Idaho
A friend of mine believes Idaho is the most patriotic place in the nation. He lives in Missouri, fought in the jungles of Vietnam, and still enjoys John Wayne films. My friend was a late-life baby, as was his father. My friend’s grandfather was one of Teddy Roosevelt’s Roughriders. You could say my friend knows a thing or two about patriotism and heroism.
United Way Celebrates Community Achievements at Annual Meeting
LEWISTON – Twin County United Way (TCUW) hosted its Annual Meeting on August 21st, 2024, at the Holiday Inn in Clarkston, bringing together community leaders, supporters, and volunteers. The event highlighted the positive impact of United Way's initiatives throughout the year, celebrating the organization's dedication to strengthening the community.
Spokane Faces Strong Thunderstorms: High Winds Expected Friday Afternoon
Spokane, WA – Strong thunderstorms are forecast for Spokane and the Inland Northwest on Friday afternoon and early evening. The National Weather Service warns of gusty outflow winds exceeding 40 mph, with conditions rapidly changing. Residents are urged to prepare for potential hazards. According to the National Weather Service,...
Oregon affordable housing providers barely staying afloat, threatening construction goals
One of Oregon’s largest affordable housing landlords was bleeding red ink. Reach Community Development, which manages rentals for more than 2,400 low-income households in the Portland area, lost $4.1 million in 2022, the most recent year for which it’s filed a tax disclosure. If you purchase a product...
Rain, few thunderstorms possible Thursday around the PNW
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Summer-like weather continues to slip away as rain and the chance of thunderstorms increases around the Pacific Northwest Thursday. A late summer season cold front swings through western Oregon and southwest Washington Thursday. That front will help cool temperatures into the low- to mid-70s as the chance of rain increases. A few light rain showers are possible along the Willamette Valley Thursday morning. The afternoon hours will likely be dry and cloudy. Heavier rain showers are expected after sunset. Some of those heavy rain showers could turn to non-severe thunderstorms.
Hood To Coast runner is raising money for addiction recovery program
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - This weekend thousands of people will be running across Oregon for the 42nd Annual Hood To Coast relay. FOX 12′s Spencer Schacht met up with one woman who is pounding the pavement for a cause that she says saved her life from addiction to methamphetamines.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek Champions Modular Housing as Solution for Wildfire Recovery and Housing Crisis
On Monday, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek visited Blazer Industries, inspecting the company's production of modular homes in Aumsville, which promises to add a new dimension to the state's housing strategy. The factory is gearing up to provide prefabricated residences for those affected by the Holiday Farm Fire in Lane County. Governor Kotek, during her tour, noted the urgency of the situation, "We simply need more homes to address Oregon’s housing crisis, and modular housing is a part of the solution". Her words, reported by the Governor's Office, highlight a critical step forward in disaster recovery and housing accessibility.
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