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Putting Out Fires (Literally, Not Figuratively)
We’re feeling the heat in more ways than one here in Moscow. In this video, we discuss what we know about the current state of the Texas Ridge Fire and give some brief county and city updates as well. EDITOR’S NOTE: New information on the Texas Ridge Fire may...
Oregon man Arrested for Allegedly Leading Whitman County Sheriff’s Deputies on Dangerous car Chase in Colfax That Ended in a Crash
COLFAX - A 41-year-old Oregon man is in jail for allegedly leading Whitman County sheriff’s deputies on a dangerous high speed car chase in Colfax that ended in a crash. Two Whitman County Sheriff’s Deputies were in the same patrol car when the tried to stop a driver for reportedly blowing a stop sign on Mill Street early Friday morning. The driver allegedly failed to pullover and led the deputies on a chase at speeds up to 80 MPH. During the pursuit the driver allegedly turned around and tried to ram the deputies head on. The chase eventually ended when the suspect drove through a yard on Harrison Street, hit a utility box and smashed into a power pole. The driver Ronald Griffin of McMinnville suffered minor injuries in the crash. He was arrested without incident.
200 firefighting personnel help contain Texas Fire near Kendrick
KENDRICK, Idaho – The Texas Fire that began last Monday has burned about 1,600 acres, has drawn nearly 200 emergency response personnel and is 20% contained as of Saturday. According to the Idaho Department of Lands (DOL), firefighters were able to further establish a line around the fire on Saturday and keep back creeping smoke as dangerously hot temperatures spike around the Inland Northwest.
Moscow Police Logs for Thursday, July 18
Officers responded, no report. Male has been asked to leave the property and stop loitering but he will not leave. RP has a found wallet for pick up. Male blocking the shop with his rig, vehicle is inside the bay. Male is saying bizarre things and doing push-ups. Officers responded, male transported to Gritman. No report.
Residential Detached Garage Structure Fire in Moscow
MOSCOW - According to the Moscow Fire Department, on July 19, 2024, at approximately 12:01 AM, both the Moscow Fire Department and the Moscow Police Department were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 400 block of East E Street. The first fire apparatus arrived at the scene within four minutes.
Man Accused of Killing Roommate During 2021 College Hill Shooting Pleads not Guilty
PULLMAN - The 25-year-old man accused of killing his roommate during a College Hill shooting in Pullman three years ago has pleaded not guilty. George Melvin Harris III is charged with 1st degree manslaughter in Whitman County Superior Court. Harris allegedly shot and killed his Pullman roommate 23 year old Liban Barre in September of 2021. Harris also reportedly shot former Washington State University football player Brandon Gray. Gray was seriously injured but refused to cooperate with the investigation. That refusal to cooperate prevented prosecutors from filing charges against Harris for allegedly shooting Gray.
Trial Of Pullman Man Accused Of Killing Estranged Wife Moved To December
The 1st degree murder trial against the Pullman man accused of killing his estranged wife has been moved to December. 36 year old Jacob Spray is accused of killing 25 year Jamie Spray last March inside the camper trailer she was residing in in Pullman. Spray was initially set to stand trial later this month in Whitman County Superior Court. He recently waived his right to a speedy trial after prosecutors elevated the charge to 1st degree murder from 2nd degree murder.
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