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70-year-old female motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after being struck by pickup's tire on I-86 near Pocatello airport
POCATELLO — A 70-year-old female motorcyclist was airlifted to Portneuf Medical Center after she was struck by a tire on Interstate 86 that had come off a passing pickup truck. The 3:40 p.m. Wednesday incident east of Pocatello Regional Airport temporarily shut down Interstate 86 when an emergency helicopter landed on the freeway to transport the seriously injured motorcyclist to PMC. Idaho State Police said the motorcyclist, from Ashland, Oregon,...
Nampa nursery owner gets 16 years for meth trafficking, illegal firearms sales
Boise, ID (CBS2) — A Mexican man has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine in Nampa, Idaho. According to U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit, 49-year-old Sergio Cisneros-Guzman also known as Salomon Hernandez Medina, a Mexican citizen who is residing in Nampa illegally, was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison after an investigation led by the FBI-led Treasure Valley Metro Violent Crimes Task Force was found to be trafficking large amounts of methamphetamine and firearms through his landscaping business Rolling Hills Nursery.
Orofino man Arrested After Allegedly Dropping bag of Fentanyl Pills at Casino
LEWISTON - An Orofino man is facing felony drug trafficking charges after allegedly dropping a plastic bag of suspected fentanyl pills during a visit to the Clearwater River Casino. At around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office responded to the Clearwater River Casino after a plastic bag...
Concerts in the Park with the Cherry Sister Revival on Wednesday
The City of Pullman’s free Concerts in the Park series continues on Wednesday, July 17th at 6 p.m. in Reaney Park. This week, the Cherry Sister Revival will perform folk, bluegrass, and country music, and Flour Power Bakery will sell food.
Volleyball Earns 2024 AVCA Team Academic Award
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 17, 2024) – The Washington State Volleyball team has earned the 2024 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award while also being named to the 2024 AVCA Honor Roll on Wednesday. The Cougs finished the year with a cumulative team GPA of 3.80 to not only earn the Team Academic Award, but also be named to the Honor Roll, an honor that represents only the top 20-percent of team GPAs in the nation. The award, initiated in the 1992–93 academic year, honors volleyball teams that maintain a year-long grade-point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale...
Asylum seekers moved out of Kent encampment into taxpayer-funded apartments
(The Center Square) – More than 90 asylum seekers who have spent the last six weeks in an encampment along Central Avenue in Kent have been moved into apartment homes. Dozens of others remain at the camp on the King County-owned property adjacent to State Route 167 and the Econo Lodge hotel.
Excessive heat and critical fire risk through the weekend following dry thunderstorms in Eastern Washington & Oregon
Excessive Heat Warning for the Yakima and Kittitas Valleys from until 10 PM Thursday…. Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and find cover from the sun when possible. Heat Advisory for Eastern Washington into Northern Oregon from noon Tuesday to 10 PM Wednesday…. High temps expected are 95-105°. Moderate risk of heat...
U.S. Forest Service temporarily close portions of forest lands due to Cougar Creek Fire
POMEROY - Multiple agencies from county, district, state, and federal agencies are responding to the Cougar Creek Fire and officials have ordered a Complex Incident Management Team which will transition with the current Type 3 Incident Management Team. The fire is approximately 10 miles southwest of Anatone, WA, and approximately 44 miles east of Walla Walla, WA.
City of Spokane responds to construction and traffic around town
SPOKANE, Wash. – During construction season, especially during rush hour, there can be a lot of traffic downtown, specifically around the bridges. Kirstin Davis with the city of Spokane responded to the frustration and says sometimes, it’s inevitable. “Because of our climate and because of where we live,...
Heat advisories extended into the weekend with triple digit temperatures on the way
A strong ridge of high pressure is building over the Inland Northwest, delivering us dry conditions and hot temperatures. Daytime highs will reach into the upper 90s to low 100s today. Skies will be mostly clear with light and variable winds. Overnight lows still falling into the mid 60s. We...
Today's Headlines: July 18, 2024
WA GOP Senate candidate embarks on fentanyl awareness walk. Candidates for elected office sometimes take to the road to go out and reach voters. But usually they ride in vehicles to get from place to place. Republican U-S Senate candidate Raul Garcia is on foot this week to bring attention...
How the money from Miracle Coffee Day helps local children
SPOKANE, Wash. – Today is Miracle Coffee Day, where every drink you buy at a Dutch Bros in the greater Spokane area will raise money for local kids in the hospital. Numerica Credit Union will donate one dollar, up to 10 thousand dollars, to the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) for each drink bought.
Restaurant openings and competitions are heating up the Inland Northwest food scene
Despite the heatwave, news in the restaurant world is still cooking! Whether you're beating the heat by popping into a new cafe or restaurant, or parking yourself in front of your air conditioner with a glass of award-winning wine, the Inland Northwest has something cool for you. Phoenix Cafe. 415...
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