New virus rules for farms, nursing homes in Washington state
Employers must provide agricultural workers with face masks, more hand-washing stations and more frequently disinfect work surfaces under new coronavirus rules established Thursday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee. Also Thursday, Secretary of Health John Wiesman signed an
Idaho gets 14K more absentee ballot requests after extension
The state of Idaho has received another 14,000 absentee ballot requests after a federal court extended the deadline for the primary election because of website problems that kept some voters from filing their requests on time. Deputy
Judge considering challenge to Inslee emergency virus orders
A judge in central Washington state is considering whether Gov. Jay Inslee’s emergency stay-at-home orders issued in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic are constitutional or should be lifted. The orders were issued two months ago and
Washington recovers $300M in fraudulent unemployment claims
Washington state has recovered $300 million paid to criminals who used stolen personal information to file fraudulent unemployment benefit claims amid the COVID-19 crisis, officials said Thursday. Employment Security Department Commissioner Suzi LeVine said that she could
Property manager to pay $300K in Washington virus eviction ban lawsuit
A Nevada-based property management company that issued eviction notices to tenants in Tacoma during the coronavirus pandemic has agreed to pay nearly $350,000 to resolve a lawsuit filed by Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson. The money
AUDIO: Idaho to enter Stage 3 of re-opening plan Saturday
Idaho Governor Brad Little has announced the state will enter into Stage 3 of the re-opening plan Saturday. Visits to senior living facilities and congregate facilities remain prohibited to protect residents and workers. Nightclubs and large
Idaho weekly unemployment claims decrease by 18% in a week
Initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits from Idaho workers laid off due to COVID-19 continued to decline, dropping 18 percent from 5,800 for the week ending May 16, to 4,727 for the week ending May 23. Continued
WA unemployment claims sharply down from previous week
The Washington Employment Security Department reports during the week of May 17-23, there were 48,445 initial regular unemployment claims in the Evergreen State, down 65% from the prior week and nearly 1.5 million total claims for all
Juliaetta man injured in fall from railroad bridge
A Juliaetta man was hospitalized in a fall from a railroad bridge while fishing Wednesday. According to the Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office, at around 11:35am, 42-year-old Phillip Brown was just getting on the bridge near Arrow
Gov. Little to address Idahoans Thursday about Stage 3 of reopening
Governor Brad Little will update Idahoans today about moving to Stage 3 of his Idaho Rebounds plan. The press conference is scheduled to start at 12:30 p.m. Pacific Time. Little’s plan tentatively has Idaho moving to Stage
Washington officials report drop in childhood vaccinations
The Washington State Department of Health has observed a significant drop in the number of children being vaccinated over the past two months. State health experts say children still need vaccines on time, even during the ongoing
South Idaho meatpacking plant hit with virus outbreak
Dozens of workers at a meatpacking plant in southwestern Idaho have tested positive for COVID-19, health officials said. The South Central Public Health District said Tuesday that 44 employees at Ida-Beef in the small city of Burley
Little, IDHW announce guidance for safe gatherings, public events
Boise, Idaho – State and local public health experts created a new guidance document to assist with decisions about gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Interim Guidance for Safe Gatherings and Public Events in Idaho document is
Little outlines re-opening priorities
Reopening Idaho schools this fall is one of the top priorities for Gov. Brad Little. Speaking during his weekly AARP telephone town hall meeting Tuesday, Little said much of the state’s effort to slow the spread of
Nez Perce County reports another Coronavirus case
Nez Perce county reported one more case to its confirmed COVID-19 infection count Tuesday. The newly confirmed case is a woman in her 50s who is recovering at home. Nez Perce County now has 73 confirmed cases,
Two face charges following Whitman County arrests
Two people were arrested Sunday and face several charges in Whitman County. According to the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office, 34-year-old Robert Robbins and 42-year-old Chastity Smith, both of Auburn, Washington were taken into custody on drug possession,
2020 LHS Graduation Parade Information
On Saturday you can tune into KOZE AM 950 locally! From all of us at McVey Entertainment Group, congratulations to every one of the 2020 Lewiston High School Graduates! We’re happy to help make Saturday one of
Whitman County reports 20th coronavirus case
Whitman County reported one new positive COVID-19 test result Tuesday bringing the County’s total to 20. The new patient is a male aged 20-39. To date 16 of the 20 have recovered and 3 are stable and
Nez Perce County Driver’s License office to offer more services June 1
Beginning Monday, June 1st, the Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office Driver’s License Office will be opening for more services. The office will be taking calls for appointments for citizens in Nez Perce, Latah, Clearwater, Lewis and Idaho
Northwest cherry crops facing disease and decreased harvest
Cherry industry officials in Washington and Oregon estimate a tree infection has substantially depleted the fruit for this year’s harvest. The infection known as little cherry disease has chopped an estimated 40 million pounds of cherries from
Asotin County reports another case of COVID-19
A woman in Asotin County was confirmed Sunday to have contracted coronavirus. Her case was the only new instance of the disease reported in the region over the holiday weekend. Health officials say the woman is in
Absentee ballot request deadline now May 26 in Idaho
Idaho voters will now have until today, Tuesday, May 26 to request their absentee ballots, according to a new Idaho federal court ruling Friday night. The ruling is a response to a series of problems the Idaho
24 workers at Vancouver fruit plant have coronavirus
Two dozen employees at a Vancouver, Washington, food processing company have been sickened with the coronavirus. It may be the Portland area’s biggest workplace outbreak reported thus far, outside the health care sector. Firestone Pacific Foods CEO
Clarkston man injured following collision with deer
A Clarkston man was hospitalized following a motorcycle collision with a deer Sunday evening. Lewiston Police say 54-year-old Mica Craig was riding a 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle on Bryden Canyon west of the Eighth Street overpass in
Washington colleges, universities brace for big budget cuts
Washington’s public colleges and universities are preparing for large budget cuts because of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. The Seattle Times reported the state is expected to slash funding, since higher education dollars aren’t protected by the state
AUDIO: Idaho task force unveils new COVID-19 testing strategy
Idaho Governor Brad Little says the Coronavirus Task Force has completed its recommendations for COVID-19 testing moving forward. Little says the implementation of new testing strategies aims to protect lives, preserve healthcare capacity and help the economy
Idaho unemployment rate climbs to record high in April
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment jumped to a record-high 11.5 percent and non-farm payrolls lost 79,500 jobs in April due to the effects of COVID-19. April’s rate increased nine percentage points from a record low 2.5 percent in
Supreme Court won’t put transgender inmate surgery on hold
The U.S. Supreme Court won’t put an Idaho transgender inmate’s gender confirmation surgery on hold while a lawsuit over the procedure moves forward. The order on Thursday means Adree Edmo can continue getting pre-surgical treatments and potentially
City of Lewiston settles with former library employee
The city of Lewiston’s insurance carrier has settled a lawsuit brought by former Library Director Alexis Eccles and her husband. The suit was filed against the city, the Library Board, and certain city and board employees and
No garbage/recycling collection in Lewiston Monday in observance of Memorial Day
There will be no garbage collection service in Lewiston on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Regular weekly pickup, including recycling and yard waste, will occur one day later. The Lewiston Transfer Station and Clearwater Composting will
ISP at full staff for Memorial Day holiday
Idaho State Police are joining with other law enforcement agencies in the region over the Memorial Day Holiday weekend to ensure safe travel for all motorists. Troopers and patrol officers will be on the look out to
Idaho voters break records with ballot requests for May Primary Election
Idaho election officials say based off of the number of statewide ballot requests, the 2020 May Primary Election is on track to have the largest voter turnout of any non-gubernatorial primary election in Idaho history, with the
Idaho Sees 5,800 new weekly initial unemployment claims because of COVID-19
A total of 5,800 new initial claims were filed in Idaho for unemployment benefits during the week ending May 16, the same level filed the previous week. It was the first week new claims numbers held steady
Risch helps pass bill extending small business loans through CARES Act
The U.S Senate has unanimously passed the Small Business Lending Continuity Act of 2020. The bipartisan legislation, led by Idaho Repbulican Jim Risch and Illinois Democrat Tammy Duckworth, will make a technical correction to the CARES Act
Branting to give Zoom presentation on rise of athletics in L-C Valley on May 27
Lewis-Clark State College Institutional Historian Steven Branting will give a Zoom presentation on the rise of athletics in the Lewis-Clark Valley called “Blood, Sweat and Cheers” on May 27 at 4 p.m. The presentation is free and
ISP seeks public help in motorcycle accident investigation
The Idaho State Police is are seeking help from the public in their investigation of a motorcycle crash last weekend that left a Pullman man hospitalized with serious injuries. Troopers responded to a single vehicle crash Saturday
Claims for WA unemployment increased almost 28% from previous week
The Washington state Employment Security Department says during the week of May 10th-16th, there were more than 138,700 initial regular unemployment claims (an increase of over 29,000 from the previous week) and over 1.6 million total claims
Washington contact tracers making calls to help fight virus
Washington has trained more than 2,100 people to work as contact tracers during the coronavirus outbreak, people who will call every person who tests positive for COVID-19 to find out who they have had close contact with.
Wolves in Washington attack 2 more calves, state considering response
A northeast Washington wolf pack attacked two more calves, state Fish and Wildlife officials have confirmed, potentially pushing the department to consider shooting at least one wolf. The Wedge pack injured one calf and killed another in
Walla Walla CC names Hickox president
The Walla Walla Community College board of trustees has promoted Chad Hickox as the new systemwide president of the school. Hickox, who served as the acting president since March, succeeds the late Derek Brandes as president. Hickox’s
Idaho congressional candidate claims state botched mail-in ballot process
A Republican candidate seeking to represent Idaho in Congress says state election officials botched the mail-in primary process, and has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to extend the deadline for requesting a ballot until next week. Nicholas
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests plan to start opening campgrounds on May 30
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests officials say many developed campgrounds and other recreation sites currently closed for public safety will begin opening at the beginning of Stage 3 of Idaho Governor Brad Little’s re-opening plan, tentatively scheduled for
Nearly $1M in CARES relief funding designated for LC State students
Lewis-Clark State College has received and distributed most of the $989,886 in student designated relief funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. As of May 18, administrators said that $748,434 had been sent to
Washington reports more than 500K job losses in April
Washington’s economy lost 527,000 jobs in April and the state’s preliminary seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate for April increased from 5.1 percent to 15.4 percent. The state Employment Security Department also announced that March’s previously reported unemployment
LC State cancels Art Under the Elms, Grape & Grain, and Show & Shine for 2020
Three events associated with the annual Dogwood Festival of the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley that were rescheduled for later this summer have now officially been cancelled. The 36th annual Art Under the Elms, the 30th annual Confluence Grape &
AUDIO: Idaho Transportation Dept encourages residents to utilize online resource
Idaho Transportation Department data shows an estimated Department of Motor Vehicle service backlog of 40,000 driver’s license/ID card customers, 50,000 vehicle registrations, and 10,000 vehicle titles statewide as a result of office closures due to the coronavirus
Idaho Labor Department seeks public help in stopping unemployment fraud
The Idaho Department of Labor is asking for the public’s help in preventing unemployment insurance fraud. The department is asking people who are notified by the department that a claim has been filed when they did not
Idaho Land Board will stick with timberland-buying strategy
Idaho Governor Brad Little’s desire to make a significant course change involving a politically charged strategy on how to invest millions of dollars to benefit public schools and other beneficiaries was rejected Tuesday by his fellow members
Lawsuits filed against Wa gyms violating Governor’s order
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has announced consumer protection lawsuits against two gyms that continue to operate in violation of Governor Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” proclamation. Both business owners have received multiple warnings that, by
Lawsuits filed against Wa gyms violating Governor’s order
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has announced consumer protection lawsuits against two gyms that continue to operate in violation of Governor Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” proclamation. Both business owners have received multiple warnings that, by
