
Warriors open series against Westmont
The #3 seed Lewis-Clark State baseball team meets #6 seed Westmont of California Friday night at the 65th Avista NAIA World Series. The Warriors are 54-5 on the year, while Westmont, who is making its first World

NAIA World Series: Discount tickets available while they last
Ticket sales for the 65th Avista NAIA World Series have been selling well. World Series Tournament Director Brooke Henze says for those who’d like to save some money, a few discounted tickets are being sold at the

AUDIO: Clearwater Power customers being targeted by scammers
The phones at Clearwater Power have been ringing off the hook recently with calls by customers who have been targeted scammers. Director of Member Relations Jeff Marshall says these phone scams are nothing new. Marshall says there

Idaho County selected for post-election audit
Idaho County is one of eight randomly selected counties across the state taking part in an audit of last week’s primary election results. A bill establishing a post-election audit requirement for both primary and general elections was

Parking restrictions lifted for World Series
The Lewiston Police Department is lifting residential parking restrictions around Lewis-Clark State College tomorrow through Friday, June 3rd. Anyone will be able to park along the streets, as the area will be heavily populated due to the

Idaho adds Naloxone training as OD deaths rise
As opioid and fentanyl-related overdoses have increased regionally, organizations including the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare are working to make the opioid reversal drug Naloxone accessible to more people. In Idaho, approximately 44% of opioid deaths

NAIA World Series: Banquet set for Thursday
The Avista NAIA World Series banquet is coming up Thursday at the P1FCU Activity Center on the campus of Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston. World Series Tournament Director Brooke Henze says the community is encouraged to attend

High gas prices won’t deter travelers over Memorial Day Holiday
Despite record high gasoline prices the American Automobile Association predicts Memorial Day Holiday travel will be busy this year. Matthew Conde with the Idaho Chapter of AAA says the majority of Americans are expected to fill up

KOZE News Podcast 5/25/22

AUDIO: Look Out Asotin County hosting Bicycle Scavenger Hunt for Bike Safety Month
May is Bike Safety Month, and an educational campaign is getting the word out about pedestrian safety on the roads. That’s Michelle Witthaus, Marketing Executive for Look Out Asotin County. She says the campaign is hosting a

Mariners fall to Oakland
Jed Lowrie and Elvis Andrus both homered as the Oakland A’s beat the Seattle Mariners 7-5 last night (Tue) at T-Mobile Park. Julio Rodriguez had a homerun and drove in two, and Ty France had a double

Authorities investigate Port of Clarkston burglary
Clarkston police are investigating a burglary and theft of a large safe from an aviation business on the 1200 block of Port Way. According to a news release issued Tuesday, the owner has offered a $2,000 reward

NAIA World Series Kids Clinic returns Wednesday
The American Baseball Coaches Association is sponsoring the Avista NAIA World Series Kids Clinic Wednesday at Harris Field. Series Director and Lewis-Clark State Athletic Director Brooke Henze says the clinic as always will feature instruction from players

KOZE News Podcast 5/24/22

BREAKING: Gunman kills 14 children, one teacher at Texas elementary school
Fourteen children and one teacher were killed in a shooting at a Texas elementary school Tuesday, and the 18-year-old gunman was dead, Gov. Greg Abbott said. Abbott said a local man opened fire at Robb Elementary School

Mariners open home series with win over Oakland
Julio Rodriguez had two hits, including a homerun and drove in 3 runs as the Seattle Mariners snapped a four-game losing streak with a 7-6 win over Oakland last night in the first game of a three-game

Grangeville woman faces multiple felonies related to injury crash near Mt. Idaho
A Grangeville woman faces several felonies related to a car crash that injured several minors earlier this month. A preliminary hearing for 22-year-old Chastity Tipton has been re-scheduled for June 1st. Tipton, who is being held at

Lewiston council to hold hearing on proposed new homeless shelter
The Lewiston City Council will hold a hearing on an appeal of a Planning and Zoning Commission decision to allow a permanent homeless shelter with space for as many as 35 individuals. The hearing on the shelter,

NAIA World Series: Volunteer opportunities still available
The 65th Avista NAIA World Series gets underway this Friday at Harris Field in Lewiston and officials are still in need of a few more volunteers to aid in the annual baseball tournament. Tournament Director and Lewis-Clark

KOZE News Podcast 5/23/22

NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships set for Wednesday, May 25
LC State Track and Field is sending a record number of student-athletes to the nationals meet this week. A total of 23 Warriors will compete for national titles and All-American honors at the 2022 NAIA Outdoor Track

BLM issues fire restrictions for Washington and Oregon beginning Friday
Citing drought conditions, fire restrictions will go into effect on Friday, May 27 for all Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public lands throughout Oregon and Washington. Starting May 27, the use of fireworks, exploding targets or metallic

Red Sox complete sweep of Mariners
Franchy Cordero hit a grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning, lifting the Boston Red Sox to an 8-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday completing a four-game sweep. Adam Frazier

KOZE News Podcast 5/20/22

BREAKING: Clyde Ewing found guilty of first-degree murder
Clyde Ewing has been found guilty of first-degree murder on the fifth day of his trial. The jury deliberated for about two hours to reach the verdict this afternoon. Ewing and his son, Demetri, were convicted in

Ricard, Taylor lead LHS to state tourney win
Junior Elliott Taylor had two hits, including a homerun and drove in 4 runs in helping the Lewiston High baseball team to a 10-2 win over Idaho Falls in day two of the Idaho State 5-A Baseball

Idaho’s April unemployment rate falls to historic low of 2.6%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.6% in April, down from March’s rate of 2.7%. April’s rate marks the third consecutive month of historic lows since record keeping began in 1976. The number of Idahoans employed or

Field set for Avista NAIA World Series
The 10 team field is set for the Avista NAIA World Series which gets underway next Friday, May 27th at Harris Field in Lewiston. The field includes Lewis-Clark State, defending national champion Georgia Gwinnett, Faulkner of Alabama,

Story’s 3 HR’s push Boston past Seattle
Trevor Story hit three homeruns and collected 7 runs-batted-in as Boston beat the Seattle Mariners 12-6 yesterday (Thur) at Fenway Park. Julio Rodgriguez had three hits, including a homer in the loss for the M’s. Rookie George

Idaho burn permit system scheduled for maintenance Sunday
The Idaho Department of Land’s burn permit website, burnpermits.idaho.gov, will undergo maintenance and burn permits will not be available Sunday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pacific Time. Since the permits are valid 10 days from the

Bengals edged out in state tourney opener
Drayton Black’s 6th inning 2-run double turned out to be the game winner as Owyhee defeated Lewiston 6-4 Thursday in the opening round of the Idaho State 5-A Baseball Tournament in Caldwell. Kaden Barden had three hits

Authorities await test results before releasing more information on deadly Nezperce shooting
Authorities say investigators are continuing to wait on test results and other information before making further statements about a deadly shooting in Nezperce last Friday. Lewis County Sheriff Jason Davis could not say when that information will

von Ehlinger seeks acquittal or new trial
Former Lewiston state lawmaker Aaron von Ehlinger, who was convicted of rape last month, has requested a new trial on the basis of insufficient evidence. Von Ehlinger was convicted April 29th of raping a 19-year-old Statehouse intern

KOZE News Podcast 5/19/22

Warriors advance to NAIA World Series
Senior Sam Linscott’s 2-run homerun put Lewis-Clark State in front and the 5th ranked Warriors got 5 shutout innings of 3-hit relief in a 6-3 win over the University of British Columbia in the winner-take-all championship game

Incumbent Republicans lose bids for reelection to Idaho Legislature
Three-term incumbent Sen. Carl Crabtree, of Grangeville, was one of 19 House and Senate Republicans who lost their reelection bids in Tuesday’s primary election. The 69-year-old Crabtree squared off against Riggins businesswoman Cindy Carlson in a four-way

NP Prosecutor: White Lives Matter group is recruiting members in the region
The Nez Perce County Prosecutor’s Office has made local law enforcement agencies aware of a so-called White Lives Matter group that is recruiting members in north central Idaho. Nick Woods, an investigator with the office, compiled information

NAIA Opening Round Tourney: Thunderbirds force winner-take-all championship game
A five-run 8th inning was the difference as the University of British Columbia defeated the 5th ranked, and top-seed Lewis-Clark State in the NAIA National Opening Round Baseball Tournament presented by Avista Wednesday night at Harris Field

KOZE News Podcast 5/18/22

Airport board takes stand against breaching dams
A proposal to breach the four lower Snake River dams faces opposition from another group. The Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport Authority board approved a resolution Tuesday voicing its objections to the concept supported by salmon advocates,

District 2 judge race goes to runoff
The race to replace retiring District 2 judge Jay P. Gaskill ended in a virtual tie between the top two finishers and will officially move to a November runoff. Retired judge and former Lewiston City Councilor John

Idaho, U.S. average gas prices now tied at $4.57 per gallon
For drivers everywhere, the pain at the pump continues. According to AAA, Idaho’s average price for regular gasoline is now tied with the national average at $4.57 per gallon – a new record high for both averages.

Bengal baseball team opens Idaho State 5-A Tournament Thursday
The Lewiston High baseball team opens Idaho State 5-A Tournament play this Thursday at Wolfe Field in Caldwell against Owyhee. The Bengals are the #4 seed and enter the tournament with a 21-5 record. Owyhee is the

Warriors launch 5 homers in Day 2 of NAIA Opening Round Tourney
The 5th ranked Lewis-Clark State baseball team launched 5 homers en route to an 18-9 win over Doane of Nebraska in day two of the NAIA National Opening Round Tournament presented by Avista Tuesday at Harris Field.

Little, Crapo win primary races
Idaho Governor Brad Little beat far-right challenger Lt. Governor Janice McGeachin to maintain the GOP nomination to keep his seat. Little won with nearly 61% of the vote, while McGeachin garnered almost 25%. Meanwhile, Mike Crapo handily

KOZE News Podcast 5/17/22

Nez Perce early voting numbers similar to past years
Voter turnout in Nez Perce County was running a bit light last week compared to previous years, but things picked up some during the final two days of early voting. As of last Tuesday, Nez Perce County

NPC auto license department closed Wednesday
The Nez Perce County automobile license department will be closed to the public for document processing Wednesday, May 17th and Wednesday, May 25 to expedite a large influx of auto licensing titles. The department’s regular hours are

LC holds on to win in Day 1 of NAIA National Opening Round Tourney
The top-seed Lewis-Clark State baseball team jumped out to 6-0 lead and held on for a 9-7 win over the University of British Columbia in the first day of the NAIA National Opening Round Baseball Tournament presented

KOZE News Podcast 5/16/22