
Westmont Claims First Ever NAIA Baseball Championship
A bases loaded walk in the bottom of the 8th inning propelled Westmont College of California to it’s first ever NAIA national title with a 7-6 win over Lewis-Clark State in the championship game of the Avista

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Backyard Poultry
OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Department of Health is working with local and federal public health partners to investigate 13 cases of Salmonella linked to backyard poultry. Cases have been reported in Kitsap (3), Spokane (2),

Idaho DEQ Awards $3 Million to Hoo Doo Harvard Water and Sewer District in Latah County
BOISE, ID – The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality today announced the award of a $3 million low-interest drinking water construction loan to Hoo Doo Harvard Water and Sewer District in Latah County. The funding will be

LOID Experiences Domestic Water Mainline Break on Bryden Avenue
LEWISTON, ID – The Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District experienced a domestic mainline break on Bryden Avenue early this morning. Field crews have reduced the outflow to a manageable rate and will begin mainline replacement to resolve the

BREAKING: Firefighters on Scene of House Fire in 1400 Block of Burrell Avenue (VIDEO)
LEWISTON, ID – UPDATE FROM LEWISTON FIRE DEPARTMENT: At approximately 2052, Lewiston Fire units were dispatched to a structure fire at 1412 Burrell Avenue. First arriving units reported heavy fire involvement to approximately 75% of the structure.

Canyon County Sheriff: Continued Issues With Idaho’s Driver’s License System Negatively Impacting Driver’s License Offices Statewide
CALDWELL, ID – Continued issues with the State of Idaho’s driver’s license processing system have resulted in one sheriff releasing a statement. Canyon County Sheriff Kieran Donahue says the issues have led to processing delays at driver’s

Asotin Woman Arrested For Alleged Theft of Two Vehicles Within a Few Hours; Occurred in Clarkston and Lewiston
ASOTIN, WA – For the second time in a month, a 52-year-old Asotin woman has been arrested for allegedly taking a motor vehicle without permission. Both incidents reportedly happened within hours of each other – and in

Cause of Death For Nez Perce County Jail Inmate Determined
LEWISTON, ID – The cause of death for a 38-year-old Lewiston woman who was found deceased at the Nez Perce County Adult Detention Center in early February has been determined to be due to a heart issue.

Warrior Baseball Will Play for a Title – LC State Takes Down Crusaders to Advance
Alisha Alexander | LCSC Sports Information Director LEWISTON, ID – Never count the Warriors out. Despite the struggles throughout the season, LC State Baseball will play for a national title for the second consecutive year after rolling

Pac-12 Conference Announces 2023 Early TV Selections for Football
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Four Washington State University football games, three home and one road, have been picked as part of the Pac-12 Conference’s 2023 early television selections. The conference announced today the Pac-12 television selections cover

Lewiston Fire Chief Travis Myklebust Signs Out For Last Time (LISTEN)
LEWISTON, ID – After more than 31 years of service, Lewiston’s Fire Chief made his final call to dispatch today at noon. Travis Myklebust announced last fall that he had chosen his 50th birthday as his final

KXLY: Former WSU Football Coach Can’t Sue Gov. Jay Inslee, AD Pat Chun Over Vaccine Termination
SPOKANE, WA – KXLY – A former Washington State University football coach fired for not getting the COVID vaccine won’t be able to sue Governor Jay Inslee or Athletic Director Pat Chun for his termination, a federal

KXLY: Former WSU Football Coach Can’t Sue Gov. Jay Inslee, AD Pat Chun Over Vaccine Termination
SPOKANE, WA – KXLY – A former Washington State University football coach fired for not getting the COVID vaccine won’t be able to sue Governor Jay Inslee or Athletic Director Pat Chun for his termination, a federal

Help Name Washington State’s New Youth Helpline
OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Health Care Authority is developing a new youth helpline specifically designed to support young individuals, and the agency is asking for the public’s input in naming the helpline. It will be

Las Vegas Woman Who Allegedly Tried to Suffocate Her Elderly Father at the Veteran’s Home Indicted by Grand Jury for Attempted Murder in the First Degree
LEWISTON, ID – A 54-year-old Las Vegas woman who allegedly attempted to kill her elderly father at the Idaho State Veteran’s Home in February has been indicted by a Nez Perce County grand jury. The Nez Perce

Fourteen Insurers Request Average 9.11% Rate Change For 2024 Individual Health Insurance Market
OLYMPIA, WA – Fourteen health insurers filed an average requested rate increase of 9.11% for Washington State’s individual health insurance market. The proposed plans and their rates are currently under review and final decisions will be made

AG’s Office: Distribution of $141 Million Settlement to Millions of Low-Income Americans Deceived by TurboTax Owner Intuit
BOISE, ID – Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced that Idaho consumers who were tricked by TurboTax’s owner Intuit as part of the free filing program will begin receiving checks from a $141 million multistate settlement announced

Charges Dropped Against Pair Who Allegedly Provided Drugs That Led to OD Death of University of Idaho Student
CENTRALIA, WA – A 22-year-old Moscow woman and a Tacoma man who were arrested in March in connection with the overdose death of a University of Idaho student have had their charges dropped. According to The Chronicle

Sheriff’s Office Releases Photos of Tattoos in Hopes of ID’ing Man Found in Clearwater River Over the Weekend
LEWISTON, ID – The Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office is still attempting to identify an adult male who was discovered deceased in the Clearwater River near Gibbs Eddy on Sunday. The agency today released photos of his

March Fire at Moscow’s Oxford House Deemed “Suspicious” – Investigation Continues
MOSCOW, ID – A fire at the Oxford House in Moscow in March has been determined to be suspicious in nature. Moscow Fire Chief Brian Nickerson says after many hours of interviews and a review of relevant

Offensive Explosion Leads LC State Baseball Past Pioneers
Alisha Alexander | LCSC Sports Information Director LEWISTON, ID – The Warriors set an Avista NAIA World Series record on Monday with four straight innings of three or more runs scored in a 16-7 victory over MidAmerica

Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office Need Help Identifying Body
Deputies were dispatched to a deceased person found in the Clearwater River near Gibbs Eddy off Highway 12. The identity of the individual is unknown. He is a white male with medium-length brown hair and a red

Top-Seeded Southeastern Edges Warriors in Late-Night Battle
LEWISTON, Idaho – The rematch between top-seeded Southeastern and LC State had all the fireworks that were expected, but it was the Fire that took the contest by a final of 5-2 in a game that ended after

Jennah Carpenter wins 2nd national title
MARION, Ind. – Jennah Carpenter solidified her place in LC State Track and Field history on Friday when she became the first Warrior woman to win multiple national titles. The sophomore from Lewiston maintained her dominance in the

NWS: Thunderstorms & Warm Temps Trough the Memorial Day Weekend
KEY POINTS Friday and Saturday afternoon & evening will see scattered showers and thunderstorms, especially across the Cascades, northern Washington and the Idaho Panhandle Thunderstorms will be slow moving, producing heavy rain in a short amount of

Dworshak Dam Releases to Decrease to Minimum Flow This Weekend
AHSAHKA, ID – Flows at Dworshak Dam will begin decreasing tomorrow evening to be in the approximate range of 1,400-1,600 cubic feet per second. The dam is currently releasing 2,300 cfs. Operations to decrease discharge to minimum

Bothwell, Men’s 4x800m Relay Earn All-American Honors
Alisha Alexander | LCSC Sports Information Director MARION, IN – LC State Track and Field added two All-American honors to its history on Thursday with accolades in the decathlon and men’s 4x800m relay. Christian Bothwell became the

Idaho State Police Employees Receive the Hero’s Award For Saving 11YO Boy
LEWISTON, ID – An Idaho State Police Trooper and Communications Center Supervisor who helped to rescue an 11-year-old boy from a remote campsite in the Idaho County wilderness a year ago were recently recognized for their heroic

Lost Ferret in the Clarkston Heights
CLARKSTON, WA – This ferret is missing in the 2700 block of 9th Avenue in the Clarkston Heights.

Workers Eligible For WA Cares Exemptions Must Apply By June 1st to Avoid Paycheck Deductions
OLYMPIA, WA — Starting July 1st, employers will begin deducting premiums from Washington workers’ paychecks for the WA Cares Fund, the state’s new long-term care insurance program. While almost all working Washingtonians will contribute to WA Cares,

Spring Prescribed Burning Beginning to Wind-Down on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
KAMIAH, ID – Prescribed fire operations on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests are slowly winding down as June approaches. Since the beginning of May, firefighters from near and far have been working together to complete more than

Britt, Hopper and Men’s 4x800m Relay Advance to Event Finals
MARION, Ind. – LC State Track and Field advanced to the final of three events after day one of the 2023 NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships in Marion, Ind. The trio of Christian Bothwell, Justin Krabbenhoft

Mariners Make it Three-In-A-Row with Win Over A’s
Teoscar Hernandez homered and Julio Rodriguez added two hits and an RBI and the Seattle Mariners won their third straight game with a 6-1 victory over Oakland last (Wed) night at T-Mobile Park. Bryce Miller picked up

Sentencing Date Set for Lori Vallow Daybell
The sentencing date for an Idaho women convicted for her roll in the deaths her two children and her new husband’s ex-wife has been set for July 31st. Lori Vallow Daybell, was found guilty on all charges

Oregon Officials Euthanize Black Bear Following Attack Near La Grande
The Union County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Oregon State Police responded to a bear attack yesterday (Wed) morning in the Mount Emily Recreation Area near La Grande. According to the victim, Craig

Whitman County Woman Found Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity in Regard to Shooting Incident Last Year
A woman who was arrested last year by the Whitman County SWAT team for allegedly firing shots at several people has been found not guilty by reason of insanity. The Lewiston Tribune reports 30-year-old Jamie Carosino was

LC State Track and Field Earns 18 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete Honors
Alisha Alexander | LCSC Sports Information Director KANSAS CITY, MO – A total of 18 LC State Track and Field student-athletes earned honor of being named Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes, the national office announced today. Seniors Jaycob Atencio,

Approximately 500,000 Catchable-Sized Rainbow Trout Stocked Throughout Idaho This Month
LEWISTON, ID – Many of Idaho’s lakes and ponds are soon going to be bolstered with around 500,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout this month. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game says many of the locations are easy-to-access,

Warning to Idaho Drivers & Residents: Hungry Black Bears Are Emerging From Winter Dens; One Bear Euthanized Tuesday Evening South of Culdesac Following Collision
LEWISTON, ID – Idaho’s black bears are emerging from their winter dens, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is reminding drivers and residents to be aware of their increasing presence. A driver struck a bear

WA Insurance Commissioner Directs Regence to Correct Medical Billing Error
OLYMPIA, WA – Washington State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has directed Cambia Health Solutions, Inc., and its subsidiaries — including Regence BlueShield — to reprocess ground ambulance claims from approximately 670 policyholders who were balance billed by

McMorris Rodgers Demands VA Secretary Commit to Preventing Cuts at Spokane & Walla Walla Medical Centers
WASHINGTON, DC – Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) today demanded Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough commit to preventing cuts to staff or services at the medical centers in Spokane and Walla Walla. Her letter

NAIA World Series Banquet Thursday
The Banquet for the 2023 Avista NAIA World Series will be held Thursday evening inside the P1FCU Activity Center on the Lewis-Clark State College campus. The banquet serves as the officials kick-off event where all 10 teams,

Viken Caps Career as Second-Team All-American
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jorgen Lie Viken capped his successful Warrior career as an NAIA Second-Team All-American, announced by the national office on Wednesday. The senior is just the second LC State Men’s Golfer to be named to

Lewiston Senior Added to Roster as At-Large Delegate Idaho Students Attending National Youth Science Camp
LEWISTON, ID – A Lewiston High School senior has been selected to join peers from around the nation at this year’s prestigious National Youth Science Camp which will be held June 19th through July 12th in West

Wildfire Alerts from Idaho Department of Lands Make Fire Information More Accessible
Boise, ID – Before peak fire season arrives, Idahoans are encouraged to sign up for Wildfire Alerts from the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL). When fires approach a community’s doorstep, that isn’t the time to be searching

Crawford, France Lead M’s Past A’s
J.P. Crawford homered and drove in two and Ty France also went deep in leading the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 win over Oakland in game two of their 4-game series last (Tue) night at T-Mobile Park.

Former City Clerk For Bovill & Lapwai Federally Indicted For Allegedly Embezzling More Than $444,000
LEWISTON, ID – A federal grand jury has indicted a 52-year-old woman for allegedly embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from the towns of Bovill and Lapwai while she served as city clerk for them. According to

Warriors Open NAIA National Outdoor Track and Field Championships Wednesday
MARION, Ind. – Competition begins on Wednesday at the 2023 NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships for LC State Track and Field. The Warriors have 15 individuals and three relays in Indiana for this year’s national meet,

Asotin County’s April Unemployment Rate Among the Lowest in the State
OLYMPIA, WA – County unemployment rates and employment data for April were released today by the Employment Security Department. Locally, Asotin County’s unemployment rate is 3%; Whitman County’s is 3.6%; Garfield County’s rate is 4.7%; and Columbia

Papa Murphy’s Stops Selling Raw Cookie Dough Following Reports of Salmonella in the Northwest
BOISE, ID – If you recently purchased Papa Murphy’s raw cookie dough, be warned – the Division of Public Health officials with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and several Idaho public health districts have identified