July 24th Lightning Storm Brings New Starts to the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests
KAMIAH, ID—On Wednesday, a large storm system moved through north-central Idaho, starting many new fires. Since the passage of this storm, firefighters from all local agencies and additional contracting resources have been extremely busy responding to new
Guy’s Outdoor Motorsports Collecting Donations for Fire Victims
LEWISTON, ID – Guy’s Outdoor Motorsports and Marine is accepting donations for victims of the fires in the region. All donations will be handed off to the American Red Cross and area shelters. From Guy’s Outdoor Motorsports: At
Gwen Fire Grows to Over 20,000 Acres
JULIAETTA, ID—The Gwen Fire and River Fire are combined in one incident called the Gwen Fire, and the Idaho Department of Lands says it grew significantly overnight to at least 20,000 acres. Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Gwen Fire in Idaho
BOTHELL, Wash. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Gwen Fire burning in the Nez Perce Reservation and in Nez Perce and Latah counties,
Air Quality Advisory in Effect for North Central Idaho
An Air Quality Advisory remains in effect for north central Idaho, including the Nez Perce Reservation due to smoke from wildfires. Wildfire smoke may move in and out of the area depending on fire and wind activity;
Mariners Complete Trade with Tampa Bay for Arozarena
The Seattle Mariners have competed a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays to acquire outfielder Randy Arozarena. The Mariners get the fomer All-Star for minor leaguers Brody Hopkins, a righthanded pitcher, outfieilder Aidan Smith and a player
More North Central Idaho Communities Eyed for Potential EV Charging Infrastructure
Several area communities are listed as priorities in state plans for strategic locations for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The Idaho Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources, Idaho Transportation Department and Idaho Department of Environmental Quality this
Mariners Open Weekend Series in Chicago with White Sox
The Seattle Mariners open a 3-game weekend series Friday evening in Chicago against the White Sox. The Mariners, who’ve lost three straight games, are 53-51, one game behind Houston in the American League West standings. The first
Idaho Department of Education Seeks Federal Waiver to Increase Access to Summer Food Operations Amid Poor Air Quality
The Idaho Department of Education is seeking a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Operation sponsors in urban areas due to the recent air quality issues created by
Cougar Creek Fire Grows to More than 14,000 Acres
The Cougar Creek Fire burning southwest of Clarkston has grown to more than 14,000 acres, and is still listed at 26 percent contained. According to fire managers, crews continue to engage the fire directly and indirectly, day
Idaho Attorney General Files Court Challenge to Ranked Choice Voting and Top Four Primary Ballot Initiative
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador has filed a petition with the Idaho Supreme Court in a challenge to a ballot initiative that’s been, in his opinion, deceptively and inaccurately promoted as the “Open Primary Initiative.” According to
Evacuations Ordered, Highways Closed Due to Major Fires East of Lewiston
Two fast-moving wildfires have forced mass evacuations and closed a 24-mile section of U.S. Highway 12 east of Lewiston and a 9-mile section of Idaho State Highway 3 near Juliaetta. According to the Idaho Department of Lands,
Warrior Volleyball’s Little Spiker Memberships Available for 2024
LC State Volleyball Little Spikers Memberships, presented by Edward Jones, Dean Roy, are on sale now for the 2024 season. The pass gives boys and girls grades K-5 the chance to get to know the team throughout
Air Quality Advisory Issued for the Nez Perce Reservation
An Air Quality Advisory is issued for the Nez Perce Reservation due to smoke from wildfires. Wildfire smoke may move in and out of the area depending on fire and wind activity; some areas may be more impacted
Three LC State Men’s Golfers Earn High Academic Honors
A trio of LC State Men’s Golfers earned national academic honors from the Golf Coaches Association of America as 2023-24 NAIA Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars. Oscar Behle, Bryden Brown and Alex Navarro each earned the prestigious honor.
Sealcoats for North Central Idaho highways begin Monday
Several sections of U.S. Highway 95, U.S. Highway 12 and State Highway 11 will begin receiving surface treatments as early as Monday. Motorists can expect work zones with flaggers and one lane of alternating traffic. The sections
Lewiston Man Faces Child Rape Charge
A Lewiston man is facing charges related to the alleged rape of a child. According to a news release from the Nez Perce County Prosecutor’s Office, Lewiston Police Department Detectives arrested 24-year-old Dakota Hall for Lewd Conduct
IDL Takes Over Texas Fire
Crews have achieved 90 percent containment of the Texas Fire burning near Kendrick in Latah and Nez Perce counties. According to a news release, the Idaho Department of Lands is assuming command of the blaze. A local
Angels Complete Sweep of Mariners
A two-run 8th inning was the difference as the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 2-1 win, and a series sweep over the Seattle Mariners yesterday (Wed) at T-Mobile Park. Mitch Haniger homered for the Mariners who
Winds Fuel Wildfire off Peola Road
Fire agencies from throughout the LC Valley and surrounding area responded to a wildfire near Peola Road outside Clarkston yesterday (Wed) afternoon. According to the Asotin County Fire District 1, the fire, estimated to be around 300
Cougar Creek Fire Now More than 13,500 Acres
The Cougar Creek Fire burning southwest of Clarkston has grown to more than 13,500 acres, and is now listed at 26 percent contained. According to fire managers, crews continue to engage the fire directly and indirectly, day
LC State Baseball Earns First ABCA Team Academic Award in Program History
Lewis-Clark State College Baseball was honored as an American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Team Academic Excellence Award Winner for the first time in program history on Wednesday. The award, presented by Sports Attack, highlights programs coached by
DEQ Seeks Representatives for Clearwater Basin Advisory Group
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking members for the Clearwater Basin Advisory Group (BAG). The Clearwater BAG is comprised of citizens, appointed by DEQ’s director, who represent stakeholder groups from Latah, Nez Perce, Clearwater,
Avista Foundation Awards 40 Grants Supporting Education and Youth Development
The Avista Foundation is awarding $201,750 in grants to 40 nonprofit organizations in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon to support education and youth development. “Together with our partners, we are making a difference in the lives of young
Washington Launches Public-Awareness Campaign to Curb Misinformation about Voting by Mail
The Washington state Office of the Secretary of State (OSOS) has invested in a large-scale campaign to highlight the safety and security of the state’s vote-by-mail process ahead of Washington’s August primary and November general election. Created
Defensive Mistakes Cost Mariners Again
A five-run fifth inning was the difference as the Los Angeles Angels topped the Seattle Mariners 5-1 last (Tue) night at T-Mobile Park. For the second straight game the Mariner defense committed costly errors that led to
Texas Fire Now 80 Percent Contained
Crews fighting the 1,582 acre Texas Fire burning near Kendrick continue to make progress. Containment is up to 80% as firefighters continue working to secure a control line around the fire. Firefighters have completed initial mop-up around
Cougar Creek Fire Continues to Grow
The Cougar Creek Fire burning southwest of Clarkston has now grown to more than 12,000 acres and remains 23 percent contained. Protection of values to the southwest and northeast edge of the fire continue to be the
IDFG Begins Trucking Sockeye Salmon Due to Rising River Temperatures
Idaho Fish and Game is seeing an above-average sockeye return this summer, and biologists are ensuring fish will be available for spawning by trapping them at Lower Granite Dam near Lewiston and trucking them to the Eagle
Deadline to Purchase Idaho Controlled Hunt Tags Approaching
The deadline to purchase Idaho controlled hunt tags is Aug. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time. It is the applicant’s responsibility to see if they drew a controlled hunt tag and to buy it by the deadline.
Texas Fire Now 70 Percent Contained
Crews fighting the 1,565 acre Texas Fire burning near Kendrick continue to make progress. Containment is up to 70% as firefighters continue working to secure a control line around the fire. Crews and equipment have been working
Cougar Creek Fire Grows to Nearly 11,000 Acres
The Cougar Creek Fire burning southwest of Clarkston has grown to nearly 11,000 acres and remains 23 percent contained. To protect the multiple values at risk, including homes, ranches, and timberland, some fire crews have been working
EPA announces $37 million grant to Nez Perce Tribe
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the general competition selection of the Nez Perce Tribe to receive a $37,346,490 Climate Pollution Reduction Grant. The Nez Perce Tribe is among 25 selected applications to receive $4.3 billion in funding to implement community-driven solutions
Errors Doom Mariners in Loss to Angels
Taylor Ward had two hits and a run-batted-in and the Los Angeles Angels took advantage of two 9th inning errors in beating the Seattle Mariners 3-1 last (Mon) night in the opening game of a three-game series
Clearwater Paper’s Proposed Sale of Tissue Business Not Expected to Affect Employment Numbers at Lewiston Tissue & Paperboard Facilities
LEWISTON, ID – Clearwater Paper Corporation today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its tissue business to Sofidel America Corporation for $1.06 billion. The transaction represents the next step in the Company’s
Garfield County to Close Jail and Pay $2.5M to Family After Man’s Suicide in 2022
POMEROY, WA – The Seattle Times reports that Garfield County has agreed to pay $2.5 million to the parents and young daughter of a 36-year-old man who killed himself while detained in a dungeonlike basement cell in
Construction Starts on US-95 Grangeville Truck Route Bypass Road
Motorists can expect improvements at the intersection of U.S. Highway 95 and Truck Route Bypass Road at the north side of Grangeville starting today. A northbound right turn lane and southbound left turn lane will be added
Idaho Gas Prices Remain Relatively Flat
Idaho drivers have seen little change at the pumps lately, with the average price for regular gasoline dropping two cents this week after rising two cents last week. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon
Clearwater Paper to Sell Tissue Business
Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE: CLW) (“Clearwater Paper” or the “Company”), a premier supplier of quality consumer tissue and bleached paperboard, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its tissue business to Sofidel
Idaho Lottery Celebrates 35 Years with Record Dividend to People of Idaho
During a community celebration at The Village in Meridian, the Idaho Lottery commemorated their record-breaking 35th Anniversary by returning the single largest dividend in their history to the people of Idaho. The Idaho Lottery Commission presented Governor Brad
Idaho Joins 22-State Brief Supporting Florida Law Regulating Sex Modification Procedures for Minors
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador has joined a 22-state amicus brief in support of Florida’s request to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals to allow the state to enforce its law regulating sex-modification procedures while the district
Swiftwater Road Closed
Starting today (Mon) Forest Service Road 470, also known as the Swiftwater Road, will be closed for road construction for approximately two and half months. The Swiftwater Road closure is approximately 7 miles long and will be
Mariners Salvage Win, Avoid Sweep in Series with Astros
Luke Raley and Jorge Polanco both homered as the Seattle Mariners avoided being swept with a 6-4 win over Houston yesterday (Sun) at T-Mobile Park. On the mound, Bryan Woo improved to 4-1 on the season. The
Cougar Creek Fire 23 Percent Contained
The Cougar Creek Fire burning southwest of Clarkston has grown to 8,271 acres and was listed at 23 percent contained. A Level 2 Evacuation Notice has been implemented for the Grouse Flat area of Garfield County and
Progress Reported on Texas Fire Near Kendrick
Despite extreme heat and dry conditions, crews fighting the 1,565 acre Texas Fire burning near Kendrick continue to make progress. Containment is up to 60% as firefighters secure a control line around the fire. Crews and equipment
Moscow Garage Lost, Home Saved Following Early Morning Fire
The Moscow Fire Department responded to a structure fire early Friday morning. According to news release, the Moscow Fire Department and Moscow Police Department were dispatched to a reported fire in the 400 block of East E.
Idaho Unemployment Rate was Up Slightly in June
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.4% in June, an increase from May’s rate of 3.3%. The state’s labor force increased by 2,227 people (0.2%) to 977,902 while the labor force participation rate — the percentage of
Crews Achieve 10 Percent Containment on Texas Fire
Crews continue to make progress on the 1,564 acre Texas Fire burning near Kendrick in Latah and Nez Perce Counties. Fire Operations reported containment at 10% last night, as control lines along portions of the fire are
Idaho Draft 7-year Transportation Plan Open for Comment Until July 31
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) invites you to provide public comments on the draft FY25-FY31 Idaho Transportation Investment Program, or ITIP, now until July 31. The ITIP outlines the state’s transportation priorities and guides investment decisions for the
Mariners Begin Season’s Second Half at Home with Houston
The Seattle Mariners open the second-half of the season with a three-game series this weekend against division-rival Houston. The M’s are 52-46 and hold a one game lead over the Astros in the American League West Division.
