Idaho County 4H Fair Award Buckles Revealed
The Idaho County Fair is coming up in just more than a month, so the 4H group is hoping to inspire kids to get out and work with their animals. They offered up a photo of this
Idaho County K9s Sniff Out Drugs
The Idaho County Sheriff’s Office’s K9 units were busy Saturday. Just before 10am, a deputy was on patrol and made a stop near Kooskia for a routine offense. A release from the Sheriff’s Office says K9 Enzo
Wildfire Burning Near Deary
Idaho Department of Lands firefighters are on the scene of the Cherry Fire, located approximately 1 mile northeast of Deary. According to a news release, the fire is burning in active logging units in heavy slash with
Car Construction Accident
Drivers Goes Head-First Into Construction Hole
A woman is ok after she drove into a hole this morning in Lewiston. It happened at the intersection of 14th St and 17th Avenue. She said it was quite a surprise. She says she’s been driving
LC Valley Weather
Weather brought to you by LC Valley Down and Dirty Mud Run. A bit cooler today, but high temperatures return Thursday with winds and the possibility of another Red Flag Warning. The mud run is 8/23, they’ve
EMS Levy On The Asotin County Ballot
In 2016 voters approved an Emergency Medical Services levy. Now the Asotin County Fire District is asking them to do it again. Voters approved the 50 cents per thousand dollars of assessed home value, but changes in
“The Garden: Thistle & Thorn” Featured at the Center for Arts & History
Lewis-Clark State College’s Center for Arts & History (CAH), located at 415 Main Street in Lewiston, has opened a new exhibit from Wylie Contemporary, Inc. and co-curated by Jorge Benitez and Reni Gower. The exhibit is free
High Temperatures Forecast for Much of the Pacific Northwest
The National Weather Service is forecasting dangerously high temperatures across parts of Washington and Idaho this week. Heat advisories are issued for several counties in both states for much of the week, with dangerously high temperatures both
Fulcher to Conduct Telephone Town Hall Meeting Tonight
Idaho 1st District U.S. Representative Russ Fulcher will hold a telephone town hall meeting with constituents tonight (Tue) at 5 p.m. Pacific Time. According to a news release, the event serves as an opportunity for residents of
Raleigh Wins MLB Home Run Derby
Cal Raleigh became the second Seattle Mariner, first catcher and first switch-hitter to win the Major League Baseball All-Star Home Run Derby last (Mon) night in Atlanta. Raleigh belted 18 dingers in the final round to edge
Stabbing Victim’s Sister Taken Into Custody For Conspiracy To Commit Murder
Law enforcement officers took Phyllis Krogman into custody for Conspiracy to Commit Murder in the 1st Degree this afternoon at about 1:30. A press release from the Clarkston Police Department says detectives found probable cause for the
LC State’s Jadon Williamson Drafted By Marlins
Right-handed pitcher Jadon Williamson was selected by the Miami Marlins in the 11th round of the MLB Draft today. He is the 141st Lewis-Clark State Warrior to be drafted in the program’s history. Williamson put together what
Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Identifying Hit-and-Run Driver
The Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help in locating and identifying a hit-and-run driver. According to a news release, at around 8:10 this (Mon) morning a white or cream colored mini Cooper struck a flatbed
Conditions Worsen to “Extreme Drought”
At the end of June, we were considered to be in a “Severe Drought”, but the National Weather Service has increased that to “Extreme Drought”. With nearly half of July gone, we are on track to set
Fire Marshal Warns Of Vehicle Fires
The Washington State Fire Marshal’s office is sending out a reminder that vehicle fires happen fairly frequently. In fact, in the United States, they accounted for about 16% of reported fires between 2018 and 2022. Locally, we’ve
LC Valley Weather
Weather brought to you by LC Valley Down and Dirty Mud Run. Red Flag Warning in effect for this afternoon and evening. High winds, high temperatures, and low humidity will make it very easy for wildfires to
Fire Destroys RV & Motor Home
Orofino firefighters rushed to a fire yesterday afternoon. A release from the OFD says a motor home’s brakes caught fire while driving, and it came to rest next to an RV. The fire spread to the RV
Idaho Approves Statewide Transition to Next Generation 911
The Idaho Public Safety Communications Commission (IPSCC) approved grant funding to move forward with the implementation of Next Generation 911 (NG911), a major step toward modernizing Idaho’s emergency response system and connecting all 911 call centers across
Ferguson Appoints Cindy Kay as Board of Accountancy Executive Director
Governor Bob Ferguson announced the appointment of Cindy Kay as Washington’s new executive director of the Board of Accountancy. Kay, a Certified Public Accountant, will lead the Board following more than 15 years of work in state
Idaho Ends Fiscal Year with Balanced Budget
The Division of Financial Management published updated revenue figures for the month of June today, showing the State of Idaho closed out its fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, with a balanced budget and about $345 million
Phishing Scams Reported in Asotin
The Asotin Police Department is alerting residents to recent phishing scams targeting the community and urging everyone to stay vigilant to protect personal and financial information. Over the past few weeks, residents have reported receiving suspicious phone
Mariners Rally Late to Sweep Tigers
All-Star Randy Arozarena homered and doubled and the Seattle Mariners scored four 9th inning runs to complete a road sweep of Detroit with 8-4 win to close out the first half of the season yesterday (Sun) at
One Injured in Lewiston Orchards Motorhome Fire
One person was injured when a motorhome caught fire Saturday in the Lewiston Orchards. According to the Lewiston Fire Department, crews responded to the fire at about 5:20 Saturday evening at 1735 Powers Avenue. Upon arrival, crews
Heat Advisory Issued
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for much of our area. It includes the LC Valley, Pomeroy, Dayton, Lapwai, Orofino, Grangeville and more. Expect higher than normal temperatures and into the 100s in many
Lapwai Days Runs Through Sunday
Lapwai Days kicked off with a movie in the park last night (Thurs). This morning the park had a few people moving through, but one group of women was excited to see how to make a Tipi.
Seattle’s Rodriguez Opts Out of MLB All-Star Game
The Seattle Mariners have announced that outfielder Julio Rodríguez has decided to pull out of the MLB All-Star Game, saying that he will take the break to rest and get ready for the second half of the
LC Valley Weather
Weather brought to you by LC Valley Down and Dirty Mud Run. Hazy afternoon today through tomorrow morning with weekend highs around 104°. The mud run is 8/23, at the Community Park on Warner, sign up now at
Simpson Cosponsors Bill to Create Military Campaign Service Medal for Iran-Deployed Troops
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored the Iranian Campaign Medal Act. This legislation would authorize the Secretary of Defense to establish and award a United States military decoration to service members who served in Iran in direct support
More Stormwater Maintenance to Impact Bryden Canyon Road
The City of Lewiston will temporarily close Bryden Canyon Road from 4th Street to Snake River Avenue for continued overnight maintenance starting Sunday and continuing through Friday, July 25th. Like earlier this summer, the closure will take
LC State’s Fourth annual Student Democracy Day to be held Aug. 4
Lewis-Clark State College professors of political science, Kylee Britzman and Leif Hoffmann, invite students ages 12 and older to the fourth annual Consent of the Governed: Student Democracy Day on Aug. 4. The event, which is
Idaho Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Labrador Over Taxpayer Misuse Investigation
Attorney General Raúl Labrador won a unanimous Idaho Supreme Court victory affirming his authority to investigate alleged misuse of government grants issued to charitable organizations in the state of Idaho. The Court reversed the ruling that blocked the Attorney General from obtaining information
Yankees Complete Sweep of Mariners with Extra Inning Walk-Off
Aaron Judge’s 10th inning walk-off sacrifice fly gave the New York Yankees a come-from-behind 6-5 win, and a series sweep of the Seattle Mariners last (Thur) night in the Bronx. Jorge Polanco hit a three-run homer and
WA Commerce to Invest $419 Million in Affordable Housing Statewide
The Washington Department of Commerce’s Multifamily Housing Unit or MHU has $419 million in planned investments state-wide in the next two years. That includes affordable multifamily housing development, like new construction, acquisitions and rehabilitation, that will benefit
Local Emergency Information Texts Can Save Lives
Yesterday’s 1,000-acre fire west of Clarkston left some county residents scratching their heads. The State Fire Marshal’s Office released their State Mobilization information when it became official that they would send help. In the public release, it
Garfield County Crews Leave Evans Rd Fire For Alpowa Fire
Yesterday afternoon, Garfield County Fire District rushed to the east side of Alpowa for a grass fire. It started while two crews from Pomeroy were in Asotin County helping with the Evans Rd Fire. They left to
Tree Falls On Moving Car
The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office says they got a 911 call on Tuesday when a tree fell on a moving car. It happened just before 5pm. Clearwater County deputies, medics, and firefighters responded to Harmony Heights Loop.
LC Valley Weather
Weather brought to you by LC Valley Down and Dirty Mud Run. There’s no Red Flag Warning right now, but it’s still going to be hot, dry, and windy. There’s no heat relief in sight. Even the
Local Firefighters Host ‘Tap Takeover’ For Coeur d’Alene Fire Families
If you’d like to help the families of the fallen firefighters from the ambush in Coeur d’Alene, you can do so by enjoying a cold brew. Clarkston and Lewiston Firefighters are hosting a Tap Takeover on July
Fireworks Banned On Tribal Land
Effective immediately, there are no fireworks allowed to be discharged on tribal land. The Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee authorized the ban in response to extremely dry and hazardous conditions. In a release the committee says “The
Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office to Conduct Another Free Boating Safety Course
Boaters regardless of experience are encouraged to take a boating safety class to learn about Idaho boating laws and pick up some boating safety tips. The Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a boat safety course
Washington to Cover Gap Caused by Federal Attempt to Defund Planned Parenthood
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has announced that the state will cover the gap caused by the federal government’s defunding of Planned Parenthood. On July 4th, President Donald Trump signed the “Big Beautiful Bill,” which included a one-year
Chisholm’s Two Homers Leads Yankees Past Mariners
Jazz Chisholm homered twice and drove in four runs in leading the New York Yankees to a 9-6 win over the Seattle Mariners yesterday (Wed) in the Bronx. J.P. Crawford, Randy Arozarena and Cole Young all homered
Crews Contain Asotin County Wildfire
Firefighters were able to contain a fast-moving wildfire yesterday (Wed) in Asotin County west of Clarkston. The blaze started around 12:15 yesterday afternoon near Silcott Road. Crews aided by aerial assets were able to defend several threatened
Welcome Back Social for Coach Jeremiah Robbins is July 24
Lewis-Clark State College’s Alumni Association is hosting a welcome back social for returning head baseball coach Jeremiah Robbins. The social will take place on July 24, from 5-7 p.m., at Vista House at Point A. The
Idaho Celebrates Designated Drivers and Summer Safety Efforts
As Idahoans enjoy summer barbecues, concerts, and road trips, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) encourages everyone to celebrate the real heroes of the season: designated drivers. SHIFT Idaho’s latest campaign reminds us that safety begins before the
Weekend Plans
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, there are a few events around the area. Most of the local communities are still getting back on their feet after a busy 4th of July holiday, but
Warrior Men’s Basketball Announces Incoming Transfer Class
Alisha Alexander | Assistant Athletic Director-Sports Information LEWISTON, Idaho – Coach Austin Johnson announced the transfer class for Lewis-Clark State Men’s Basketball ahead of the 2025-26 season. The group includes student-athletes from all over the region that bring
New Study Shows Water Levels Dropping In Some Eastern WA Aquifers
A new Washington State Unviersity study shows the groundwater is declining across Eastern Washington. Not all aquifers are dropping unsustainably, but many, including the Yakima Basin, are decreasing two to three feet per year. The study isn’t
Former Gonzaga Star Chet Holmgren Reportedly Signs Max Contract
Former Gonzaga basketball star Chet Holmgren has reportedly signed a fully guaranteed five-year maximum rookie contract extension that could reach $250 million to stay with the NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder. The #2 overall pick in the
