NWS: Snow and Freezing Rain Expected Tonight and Tomorrow in Eastern Washington/North-Central Idaho
KEY POINTS Snow will spread into eastern WA Sat afternoon and reaching north ID Sat evening. Light freezing rain Saturday night and early Sunday morning in central WA. 30 percent chance of a tenth of an inch
Lewiston Fire Causes $120,000 in Damage
LEWISTON, ID – Lewiston Fire Department crews responded to a report of a structure fire in the 2300 block of 7th Street at 10:44 a.m. today. First-arriving firefighters found smoke coming from the eaves of a home.
Local Fitness Center Competing in a 24-hour AMRAP challenge
Lewiston, ID- (Live Video Feed Below) Jason Frawley is the owner of Rove Fitness at 1026 Bryden Ave and they are currently participating in our 6th 24-hour AMRAP challenge. For 24 consecutive hours their team of 6,
Three People Transported to Hospital After Clarkston Motorhome Fire
Clarkston, WA- Clarkston Fire was dispatched last night to 9th and Port Drive for a motorhome on fire. First arriving crews were told there was a large explosion and arrived to a fully involved motorhome. When flames
2023-24 LC State Indoor Track and Field Season Preview
Alisha Alexander | LCSC Assistant Athletic Director-Sports Information LEWISTON, ID – The Lewis Clark State College Warrior Track and Field program added 12 All-Americans and two national titles to its history last season and heads into the
WA State Awarded Two Federal Grants for Passenger Rail Service
OLYMPIA, WA – The Federal Railroad Administration announced this week the award of grants for two Washington State Department of Transportation rail programs. The Amtrak Cascades and the Cascadia High-Speed Rail programs were each awarded $500,000 through
“Story Time With Ranger Dena” Returns for Local Forests
KAMIAH, ID – If you happen to see a uniformed forest ranger reading a children’s book in a blizzard, do not be alarmed; you probably just stumbled upon a shoot for “Story Time With Ranger Dena.” Ranger
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Named U.S. News & World Report 2024 Maternity Care Access Hospital
LEWISTON, ID – U.S. News & World Report has named St. Joseph Regional Medical Center as a 2024 Maternity Care Access Hospital. It is an inaugural designation by the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice.
Warriors Sweep Road Games with Walla Walla
Callie Stevens led four Warriors in double figures scoring with 18 points as the Lewis-Clark State women’s basketball team topped Walla Walla University 82-62 Thursday night in College Place, Washington. The 8th ranked Warriors exploded for 47
No Injuries in Latah County Crash
VIOLA, ID – The Idaho State Police is investigating a crash that occurred on US 95 near milepost 353, south of the Latah County town of Viola. A 1994 Geo Metro, driven by a 33-year-old male from
Fentanyl Crisis in Native American Communities Topic of U.S. Senate Hearing
WASHINGTON, DC – United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, Vanessa R. Waldref, testified before the United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs this week. The title of the hearing was “Fentanyl in Native Communities:
Large Amount of Drugs, First Known Commercial Pill Press, and Firearms Seized as Part of Months-Long Regional Street Crimes Unit Investigation
SPOKANE, WA – As part of a months-long and ongoing illicit drug investigation, the Spokane Regional Street Crimes Unit (ReSCU-formally Safe Streets Task Force) obtained multiple search warrants for different locations last week. Two suspects were arrested,
Idaho Behavioral Health Plan Implementation Update
BOISE, ID – The new Idaho Behavioral Health Plan, which consolidates behavioral health services for around 425,000 Idahoans under a single plan, is scheduled to go live on July 1, 2024. Under the plan, one managed care
Dworshak Closes Select Recreation Areas for the Winter
AHSAHKA, ID – Dworshak Dam will be closing some of its recreation areas for the winter season. Canyon Creek, Merry’s Bay, and Dent Acres Campground are currently closed. Foot traffic is still permitted, but no overnight camping
Double Murderer Pleads Guilty, Avoids the Death Penalty
LEWISTON, ID – A 58-year-old Lewiston man who killed two people more than two years ago appeared in Nez Perce County Second District Court for a Change of Plea Hearing today. Richard B. Ross pled guilty to
Idaho Department of Education Seeks Input on Idaho’s Early Literacy Assessment
The Idaho Department of Education is seeking input from educational stakeholders in preparation for a Request for Proposal (RFP) to overhaul the state’s early literacy assessment, the Idaho Reading Indicator (IRI). Stakeholders are invited to fill out
Rep. Simpson Cosponsors Bill to Help Veterans Attain Homeownership
Today (Thur), Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R.4335 – VA Loan Informed Disclosure (VALID) Act of 2023. This legislation will ensure that veterans, servicemembers, and their families are made aware of all financing options available to them before purchasing
Lewiston Police Need Help With Hit & Run Case
Lewiston, ID The LPD posted the following on their social media pages this morning; We need your help. This vehicle is involved in a hit and run vehicle collision in the area of 1700 17th Street on
Washington Public School Enrollment Climbs by Nearly 2,000
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) announced that enrollment in Washington’s public schools this fall has climbed by nearly 2,000 students when compared to fall of last school year. The largest increases over the last
Washington Secretary of State Announces November Election Certification
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs certified results from Washington’s Nov. 7 General Election Wednesday afternoon. More than 1.725 million Washingtonians participated in the General Election, a 36.4% turnout of the state’s 4.829 million registered voters. Issues on
Cougar Men Roll Over UC Riverside
Jaylen Wells recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds and Isaac Jones scored 15 as the Washington State University men’s basketball team blasted UC-Riverside 86-49 last (Wed) night in Pullman. The Cougars, who improved to
Bond Remains at $1 Million for Lewiston Man Charged w/ Attempted Murder of Lewiston Police Officers Stemming From Early November Pursuit
LEWISTON, ID – Bond will remain at $1 million for a 32-year-old Lewiston man who allegedly shot at Lewiston Police officers during a pursuit in early November. Blake Chlumsky was in Second District Court today for a
McMorris Rodgers Bill to Unleash Hydropower Production in America Advances to House Floor
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers led the House Energy and Commerce Committee in advancing 42 bills to unleash affordable and reliable American energy, lower healthcare costs, improve consumer protections, and strengthen
$40.6 Million on Way to Low-Income Washingtonians as Result of AG Ferguson Lawsuits
SEATTLE, WA – Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today that his office is mailing checks to hundreds of thousands of Washington households as a result of his successful antitrust lawsuits against large chicken and tuna
Former Fairchild Air Force Base Airman Sentenced to Federal Prison
SPOKANE, WA – A 31-year-old Rigby, Idaho man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to Possession of Stolen Ammunition. John I. Sanger was an Airman stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane County
Latah County Secures $15 Million in Funding to Expand Broadband
MOSCOW, ID – Latah County has secured $15 million in funding to expand broadband infrastructure and improve internet access throughout the county. The Idaho Broadband Advisory Board awarded $120 million in Capital Projects Funds for broadband infrastructure
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LC Basketball Teams Travel to Walla Walla for Conference Games
The Lewis-Clark State basketball teams travel to College Place Thursday for Cascade Conference games against Walla Walla University. The 8th ranked Warrior women are 6-1 overall and 2-0 in league play. The Walla Walla women are 4-3
Fall 2023 Idaho Reading Indicator Results Show Steady Improvement Over Previous Years
Recent three-year cohort data from Idaho’s early literacy test, the Idaho Reading Indicator (IRI), suggests that Idaho students are starting each school year with greater proficiency rates with less evidence of learning loss during summer months. Each
Fire Damages Two Structures in the Lewiston Orchards
The Lewiston Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire last (Tue) night at approximately 9:00 pm at 1209 Grelle Avenue in the Orchards. First arriving crews found heavy fire conditions coming from a one story residential
Bengals Split Games at Pullman
Reece DeGroot poured in a game-high 23 points and Addison McCarcher added 22 points as the Lewiston High girl’s basketball team downed the Pullman girls 60-47 last (Tue) night in Pullman. The Bengals improve to 3-3 on
Asotin Students Win Regional Robotics Tournament
Asotin-Anatone School District students won a title in the Washington State Regional robotics tournament against 50 teams last week at Lake Washington High School in Kirkland. The team competed in the VEX Robotics Competition Over Under, which
Idaho Special Education Eligibility Criteria to be Revised
The Idaho Department of Education will begin work on revising the state’s Special Education Manual following an inquiry this fall from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). In an October 20 letter, OSEP
Denker and Minnis Lead Vandal Men to Blowout Win Over Pacific
Quin Denker scored 22 points and D’Angelo Minnis added 20 as the University of Idaho men’s basketball team cruised to an 83-53 win over Pacific last (Tue) night in Moscow. The Vandal defense forced 21 turnovers and
Man Who Pleaded Guilty to the Murders of Two New Meadows Hotel Owners Sentenced
The man who pleaded guilty to the October 2022 murders of two New Meadows hotel owners, has been sentenced for the crimes. Adams County Judge Matthew Roker sentenced 29-year-old John Hart to 30 years fixed followed by
Avista to Close Lewiston Road for Maintenance Work
Avista has announced an upcoming road closure in Lewiston as crews perform maintenance work. The closure will occur on 10th Street between Bryden Avenue and Airway Avenue on Wednesday, December 13. Motorists can expect both lanes to
Inslee Previews Budget Strategy to Address Fentanyl
On Monday, Gov. Jay Inslee hosted a roundtable with experts at Evergreen Recovery Center in Everett to discuss the fentanyl crisis and to preview his proposals for the upcoming legislative session. The governor’s budget adds over $50
Vandal Men’s Basketball Hosts Pacific Tonight
The University of Idaho men’s basketball team hosts Pacific in a non-conference game tonight (Tue) in Moscow. The Vandals are 4-4 following an 85-70 win at home over Cal Poly. The Tigers are 4-5 and have lost
NWS: Potential for Small Stream/Urban Flooding Then Return of Snow at End of Week
SPOKANE, WA – The National Weather Service says a moderate atmospheric river event will impact the Inland Northwest over the next couple of days with moderate to heavy rain over the Cascade crest, northeast Washington, and the
Elderly Man Who Struck Another Man With a Box Wrench During Argument Over “F* Biden” Flag Found Guilty
NEZPERCE, ID – A 76-year-old man who struck another man in the head with a box wrench over a political flag with a swear word on it has been found guilty by a Lewis County Second District
Annual Invasive Pest Hunt Concludes in WA: Second Year Without Northern Giant Hornet Detections
OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture has completed its annual invasive pest survey season and will begin removing northern giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) traps this month. For the second consecutive year, no northern giant
2024 LC State Baseball Schedule Announced
The 2024 Lewis-Clark State Baseball schedule was released on Monday. The slate features three top-10 matchups to start the season, and another three top-20 in the second week. The No. 3 Warriors will also host No. 5
WSU’s Rice Named Pac-12 Freshman of the Week
Washington State University’s Myles Rice was named the Pac-12 Freshman of the Week. The honor is Rice’s first career Conference recognition and the first Pac-12 weekly award by a Cougar since Mouhamed Gueye was named Pac-12 Freshman
Idaho Gas Price Continues to Fall
A popular Christmas song refers to this season as the most wonderful time of the year, and Idaho drivers may join in the chorus the next time they stop to fill up. According to AAA, the average
Mariners Trade Kelenic and Gonzales to Braves
The Seattle Mariners have traded outfielder Jarred Kelenic, left-hander Marco Gonzales and first baseman Evan White to the Atlanta Braves for right-handers Jackson Kowar and Cole Phillips. The trade, which represents the second purge of veterans by
Governor Little Touts Productive Trade Mission to Mexico
Governor Brad Little completed a productive five-day trade mission to Mexico earlier this month. The Idaho Department of Commerce, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, and 20 Idaho businesses and organizations joined the Governor for his third
Wazzu Volleyball Advances to National Quarterfinal Match
The Washington State volleyball team topped Dayton 3-1 in the second-round of the NCAA tournament Saturday at Bohler Gym in Pullman. Scores were 25-21, 25-15, 20-25, and 25-16 to put the #10 Cougars through to the Sweet
Asotin County Fire Battle RV Fire
Fire destroys a motor home in the Clarkston Heights.
Asotin County Fire District #1 firefighters were dispatched to a vehicle fire Sunday afternoon with possible people inside in the 2900 block of 24th Street. The 911 call was received right at 3 pm. When the first
Twin County United Way’s Giving Campaign Kicked Off this Month
LEWIS-CLARK VALLEY – More than 200 business and nonprofit members attended the TwinCounty United Way Campaign Kickoff Breakfast earlier this month where the local non-profit leaders and Board Members shared the mission, vision, and importance of employee
