VIDEO: Ribbon Cutting Held for New Lewiston High School
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Lewiston High School facility, held Friday morning, with Governor Brad Little in attendance drew a crowd of several hundred. Below is the video of the 30-minute ceremony: See what Principal Kevin
Asotin County reports more COVID cases
Asotin County reported five new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing its total to 37 since the pandemic began. Health officials say13 of those cases — more than a third — have been reported in just the last week.
Initiative backers call it quits on education ballot drive
An Idaho group that had been collecting online signatures for an education initiative called off the effort on Thursday following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling against them late last month. The court case remains alive, but it’s
DOE ends funding to LC State’s TRIO Student Support Services program
The U.S. Department of Education has ended funding for Lewis-Clark State College’s TRIO Student Support Services program. The college received just over $374,500 per year during the last five-year grant, which funded the program that helps LC
LHS ribbon cutting ceremony Friday morning
The Lewiston School District will hold ribbon-cutting events for its new high school and its DeAtley Career Technical Education Center on Friday morning. Speakers will include Idaho Governor Brad Little, Superintendent Bob Donaldson, Assistant Superintendent Lance Hansen
Idaho’s initial weekly unemployment claims decrease 10 percent
New initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits in Idaho totaled 3,250 for the week ending Aug. 8, decreasing 10 percent – or 357 claims – from the previous week. The four-week moving average fell 11 percent to
Inslee announces $40 million pandemic relief fund for Washington immigrants
Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced a 40 million-dollar pandemic relief fund for immigrants residing in the state. Washington will become the second state, after California, to provide financial relief to undocumented workers and other immigrants whose legal
UI’s COVID-19 testing lab not running yet
The University of Idaho’s in-house COVID-19 testing laboratory, which the school has claimed can return test results in as few as 24 hours, has not yet been given final approval for operation. In the meantime, the university
Sockeye salmon return to central Idaho, numbers still low
Wildlife experts have reported more than a dozen sockeye salmon returned to Redfish Lake in central Idaho after reporting a record-low number of the fish last year. State Department of Fish and Game fishery experts say sockeye
Idaho family reaches settlement in cyanide bomb lawsuit
The federal government has admitted negligence and agreed to pay an Idaho family nearly $40,000 to resolve a lawsuit after an M-44 “cyanide bomb” placed near the family’s home exploded, killing the family’s dog and spewing poison
Wildland firefighter in Idaho tests positive for coronavirus
A wildland firefighter who was working with about 270 other people on a small fire in Idaho has tested positive for coronavirus, officials said Wednesday. The Idaho Department of Lands said in a news release that the
LC’s Brogdon to make MLB debut
Former Lewis-Clark State baseball star Connor Brogdon has been called up by the Philadelphia Phillies and is expected to make his Major League debut soon. The 25-year-old 6-foot-6 inch right-handed pitcher posted a 2.61 ERA and averaged
Health officials in Whitman County recommend distance learning for schools amid virus spread
The Whitman County Public Health Department is recommending many schools in the county avoid in-person classes amid an uptick in coronavirus infections. In a letter to school administrators, department Director Troy Henderson wrote that based on recent,
Nez Perce County man faces manslaughter charge
Nez Perce County prosecutors have now charged a Peck man with voluntary manslaughter after his roommate died Sunday in a Spokane hospital. 66-year-old Frank Frost was facing a felony aggravated battery charge from an Aug. 1st altercation
Inslee eases some strictures on religious services
Some coronavirus restrictions on in-person worship have been relaxed for churches, under new guidance issued by Gov. Jay Inslee. The Tacoma News-Tribune reported that the guidance issued late Monday includes worship, religious study classes, religious ceremonies and
Idaho projected to see $405 million surplus amid pandemic
Idaho could finish the fiscal year with $405 million in surplus tax revenue even with the pandemic’s economic toll, according to a new revenue forecast. The state’s legislative budget office this past Monday released its revised general
Washington to kill wolves that attack cattle
The state of Washington on Tuesday ordered that more wolves be killed in a pack that continued to prey on cattle in Stevens County even after one member was eliminated. Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Kelly
More Idaho counties require face coverings in public after spike in COVID-19 cases
New restrictions are in place in several eastern Idaho counties due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases. Eastern Idaho Public Health announced during a special meeting Monday evening that Jefferson and Fremont counties would be moving from the
Pac-12 Conference cancels fall football season, all sports through end of 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pac-12 CEO Group voted unanimously yesterday to postpone all sport competitions — football and basketball included — through the end of 2020. If conditions improve, the conference would consider resuming competition
Joe Biden Chooses Kamala Harris as his Running Mate
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has chosen California Senator Kamala Harris, another previous presidential candidate, to be his running mate. Harris is the first Black woman to compete on a major party’s presidential ticket. The pair will
VIDEO: Idaho Foodbank Hosts Distribution Event Wednesday in Lewiston
A food distribution event is being held Wednesday, August 12 at 10 am at the Nez Pierce County Fairgrounds, 1129 Burrell Avenue, in Lewiston. There are no qualifications for getting food other than a stated need. Check
Perseid meteor shower activity to peak early Wednesday morning
Officials at NASA say the best viewing of the annual Perseid Meteor will likely be early Wednesday morning – especially in the northern hemisphere. The meteors and fireballs of the meteor shower should be streaking between 2am
Ten new COVID cases reported in the area, tribal numbers added to total
A total of 10 new cornavirus infections were reported in the region Monday. The Public Health – Idaho North Central District says nine new cases were added to its total, along with 14 infections previously reported by
Idaho lawmakers may seek to strip health departments of ability to close schools during emergencies
Some Idaho lawmakers are considering stripping local health officials’ ability to close public schools or mandate facial coverings in the event of an emergency – like a pandemic. Under current state law, the Idaho Department of Health
Lewiston council approves initial $91 million budget
The Lewiston City Council approved the initial reading of a proposed $91 million budget for fiscal year 2021 that includes a proposed 3 percent increase in property tax revenue and a 5.25 percent increase to water rates
Sharpshooting debated as method to reduce Idaho elk numbers
The growth of the elk population in parts of Idaho has caused state wildlife officials to step up efforts to reduce the number of animals damaging private property with different methods, including nighttime sharpshooters. Idaho Fish and
Boise State football season is suspended after Mountain West halts fall sports over virus
The Mountain West has announced it has indefinitely postponed the fall season for all sports because of concerns about players contracting coronavirus. As a result The Boise State football team won’t be playing any regular-season games this
Jury trials may resume again in Spokane County Superior Court
Jury trials can now resume in Spokane County Superior Court starting August 17th. The court recently hit the brakes on jury trials a second time due to concerns about the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Spokane
Deer Creek motorized closure in unit 10A north of Pierce now in effect
Idaho Fish and Game in cooperation with Idaho Department of Lands and PotlatchDeltic Corporation recently revisited a long-standing agreement for a motorized closure surrounding the Deer Creek Reservoir in game management unit 10A north of Pierce. Approximately
Seven new cases of COVID reported in Whitman County
Health officials in Whitman County reported seven new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the southeastern Washington county’s total to 122 cases since the pandemic began. The latest patients are two males 19 or younger, three men
Farmers invited to participate in ag survey
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a new annual survey of farmers, ranchers and private forestland owners. The survey will help USDA understand what it is doing well and where improvements are needed, specifically at the
Judge rules anti-transgender birth certificate law violates injunction
An Idaho judge has clarified a court order by ruling that a new Idaho law barring transgender people from changing their birth certificate to match their gender violates an injunction she first issued in 2018. Magistrate Judge
Corps of Engineers to replace irrigation pumps along Lewiston levee
Maintenance staff from the Lower Granite Natural Resources Management Office, part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District, have discovered that the pump responsible for operating the irrigation system along the Snake River section
Two injured in motorhome collision with log truck
Two people were injured Friday when a motorhome collided with a log truck along Idaho State Highway 8. Idaho State Police say the accident happened just after 5pm in the eastbound lane when a 1979 Dodge motor
Pool of West Nile positive mosquitoes found in Idaho
A pool of West Nile positive mosquitoes was found in Elmore County Friday. KIVI-TV reports that Central District Health announced a single pool mosquitoes carrying the virus were identified in Prairie, Idaho. Since the discovery, the Elmore
Idaho church removes glass window of Confederate general
Boise’s Cathedral of the Rockies and regional church leaders officially “deconsecrated” and removed a stained glass window of a Confederate general during a service Friday. The Idaho Statesman reported the Cathedral of the Rockies, also known as
183 inmates test positive for coronavirus at southern Idaho jail
More than 180 inmates at an Idaho county jail have tested positive for the coronavirus since July. According to the Times News, the Twin Falls County Jail said that at least 183 of its inmates have tested
Big Sky moves football season to spring
Due to continuing concerns related to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Big Sky Conference is postponing its fall 2020 football season to spring 2021. Non-conference play for the conference’s football programs is still pending further review. The
Idaho sets daily record for coronavirus infections
Idaho has set a new record for the number of daily new confirmed cases of COVID-19. According to the state and local health districts, there were 719 new confirmed cases and 44 new probable cases reported on
WA weekly unemployment claims decrease again
The Washington Employment Security Department reports during the week of July 26 through August 1, there were nearly 25,000 initial regular unemployment claims (down 13.4% from the prior week) and more than 656,500 total claims for all
Lightning ignites regional wildfires
A wildfire sparked by lightning Wednesday night is being suppressed near Kelly Mountain about 9 miles east of Riggins. Forest Service smokejumpers were deployed to the area Thursday to attack the estimated 30-acre blaze. The lightning storm
Health officials report surge in regional COVID cases
Public health officials in north central Idaho and southeastern Washington reported another surge in COVID-19 cases Thursday. 16 new infections, which ties for the most in a single day, were reported in north central Idaho and southeastern
AUDIO: Gov. Little addresses school re-opening, economic re-opening
Idaho Governor Brad Little is emphasizing the importance of getting Gem State students back into schools for in-person instruction while highlighting the millions of dollars the state has directed to schools for safe re-opening. Meanwhile, the
Idaho weekly unemployment claims decrease 23 percent
New initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits in Idaho totaled 3,607 for the week ending Aug. 1, decreasing 23 percent – or 1,096 claims – from the previous week. The four-week moving average fell 6 percent to
Ada County city declares itself a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’
The Star City Council in southwest Idaho has declared itself a “Second Amendment Sanctuary City.” Star, in northwestern Ada County, joins dozens of other towns and cities have passed similar amendments, declaring that they would not enforce
More coronavirus cases reported regionally
Public health officials reported nine more coronavirus infections in the region. The Public Health – Idaho North Central District had seven new confirmed cases, bringing the total to 277, while Whitman County reported two new cases, increasing
Crews respond to Lewiston structure fire
Lewiston Fire Department crews responded to a structure fire in the Orchards early Wednesday morning. According to a news release, crews were dispatched to 3526 11th St. just after 2 a.m. When firefighters arrived they found a
Rural counties in Idaho report low census response rates
The U.S. Census Bureau says rural counties in Idaho are struggling to get citizens counted, with some counties reporting a response rate of less than 50%. Officials say the lower response rates in less populated counties can
Gov. Little to call special legislative session
Governor Brad Little plans to call the Idaho Legislature into a special legislative session the week of Aug. 24. The Governor, legislative leadership, and members of the House and Senate will continue discussions about the specific topics
Update: man charged in shooting death of Waha area suspect
A Lewiston man has been charged with second-degree murder in the Tuesday shooting death of Jerry Glass, who authorities had been looking for since Sunday night following the report of a stolen car being wrecked in the
