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Jelly beans handed out at parade in Pocatello will be tested for THC
POCATELLO — Police are investigating jelly beans that were handed out during a parade that may have contained THC. Tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, is the part of the marijuana plant that makes people high. The Pocatello Police Department was notified on July 14 about the jelly beans given out during...
Volcanic wonderland awaits adventurers in southern Idaho at Craters of the Moon
Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a series of six guest opinions commemorating the Craters of the Moon National Monument Centennial. While southern Idaho’s vast Snake River Plain is lauded and renowned among geology aficionados for its fantastic volcanic landscapes, Craters of the Moon National Monument stands apart as its single exemplary feature. Boasting […] The post Volcanic wonderland awaits adventurers in southern Idaho at Craters of the Moon appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Washington Spirit defeats Chivas Femenil and starts Summer Cup with victory
The Washington Spirit began their journey in the NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup with a remarkable 2-1 victory over Chivas Femenil, showing the team's strength and ability in a tournament that brings together all 14 NWSL clubs and six Liga MX teams, marks the NWSL's first international collaboration, and promises to raise the level of women's soccer.
ACH walks off against Palouse
Jul. 22—HARTLINE — The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Senior Legion baseball team continued play in the AA Area 3 district tournament Friday, as catcher Grayson Beal's RBI in the bottom of the eighth inning gave the Warriors a walk-off win over Palouse. Check out Tuesday's edition of the Columbia Basin Herald for a full story on the game, as well as results from Saturday and Sunday's games in the ...
NEWS BITES for July 22, 2024
Jul. 22—EPHRATA — On July 18, Ephrata Police Department released a statement that officers are attempting to identify two individuals who reportedly stole more than $5,000 worth of alcohol from the Ephrata Safeway. The department is asking anyone who knows the men to call the Ephrata Police Department at 509-754-2491. EPHRATA — On July 19, Ephrata Police Department announced that officers had ...
‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for Washington wolves
A sharply-divided state panel on Friday retained strict protections for gray wolves in Washington, concluding their status under the state’s endangered species law should not change despite signs of a growing population. In a pair of 5-4 votes, the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission rejected downlisting wolves from “endangered” to either “threatened” or “sensitive,” […] The post ‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for Washington wolves appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Coulee City postal delivery driver reflects on 40 years of service
COULEE CITY, Wash. — Could you ever imagine doing the same job for four decades?. One local postal delivery driver has exactly done that. Ronald Lee Hughes has been serving the same route in Coulee City, Washington for the past 40 years as a contract route delivery driver. According to USPS, Hughes started working for the Coulee City Post Office as a substitute contract driver.
Wildfire 75 percent contained in White Swan, all evacuations lifted
WHITE SWAN, Wash. - UPDATE 11:33 p.m. According to Yakima Valley Emergency Management, all evacuation levels for the White Swan Fire have been canceled. Yakama Nation Police say the fire is 75 percent contained. The current acreage of the fire in White Swan is unknown. UPDATE 8:48 p.m. Pacific Power...
Simplot Donates $50,000 to Support Moses Lake Student Activities
MOSES LAKE - The J.R. Simplot Company has generously donated $50,000 to the Community Athletics & Activities Organization to support the Moses Lake School District during the 2024/2025 school year. This donation aims to ensure that over 8,000 students in the district have access to sports and other extracurricular activities in the upcoming year.
'I think everybody will get there': WA Dem chair on delegates endorsing Harris for prez
(The Center Square) – With President Joe Biden’s Sunday announcement that he is dropping his reelection bid and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place, Washington state’s Democrats look to be jumping on the Harris bandwagon. The Washington State Democratic Party endorsed Harris immediately after Biden announced on social media that he was standing down, but party Chair Shasti Conrad said the organization is giving state delegates some time to process what has happened. ...
Gator on the loose in Washington!
Quite the incident happened near the 9400 block of Ray Grade Rd. in Snohomish County over the weekend. Reports came in to the Snohomish County Sheriff's Department and Washington State Fish and Wildlife for a 10-foot-long ferocious man-eating gator! Was it really painted as a ferocious man-eating monster? Probably not, but I'd like to think so. This call came in for this 10-foot gator, and people were very freaked out. The Snohomish County Sheriff and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife were aware of the sighting, and they made a post about it on social media. That post was shared hundreds of times. When sheriffs and wildlife officials arrived, they were shocked to see it wasn't a gator at all.
Dangerous Dengue Fever on the Rise in Washington State
Dangerous Dengue Fever on the Rise in Washington State. Those pesky mosquitos are no fun during the summer and now cases of Dengue Fever are on the rise in Washington State. What Are The Symptoms Of Dengue Fever? The WA DOH Breaks It Down For You. According to a post...
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