Flash flood watch in effect tomorrow in North Central Idaho
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a flash flood watch will be in effect Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night in north and north central Idaho. This includes the areas of Lewis, Nez Perce, Benewah, Latah,
KOZE News Podcast 7/30/21
Coalition seeks relisting of gray wolves in US West
Wildlife advocates on Thursday petitioned federal officials to restore federal protections for gray wolves throughout the U.S. West after Idaho and Montana passed laws intended to drastically cut their numbers. Western Watersheds Project, WildEarth Guardians and others
Idaho Travel Council announces annual grant awards
The Idaho Travel Council has awarded more than $7.36 million in tourism marketing funding to non-profit organizations through the Idaho Regional Travel and Convention Grant Program. Eligible award recipients include non-profit local and regional tourism development organizations
Aerial support resumes on Cougar Rock Complex Fires, containment grows
Crews continue to gain ground on the Cougar Rock Complex consisting of 10 fires burning in Clearwater County. The blazes have grown to more than 7,400 acres and containment has increased to 63 percent Clearer conditions have
Idahoans start receiving tax relief next week
Idahoans will begin receiving direct deposits or mailed checks in the form of income tax relief starting next week following the passage of Governor Brad Little’s historic tax relief package earlier this year. The refunds are part
Atkin unable to finish Olympic 10K
Former Lewis-Clark State star and current assistant coach Sam Atkin was unable to finish today’s (Fri) men’s 10,000 Meter race at the Tokyo Olympics. Atkin, who represents his native country of Great Britain, was running as high
COVID forces lockdown at Nez Perce County Jail
The Nez Perce County Jail was forced to lockdown Wednesday night following the confirmation of an inmate contracting COVID-19. Sheriff Bryce Scrimsher says the lockdown is a precautionary measure intended to keep staff and inmates from potential
Nez Perce County Commission approves $1.75M for Denver flight service
In a unanimous vote, the Nez Perce County Commission has approved a proclamation allocating $1.75 million to support non-stop United Airlines flights from Lewiston for a year starting in early October, using money from the federal American
Asotin County health officials recommend indoor masks as regional COVID infections rise
The number of Coronavirus infections continue to rise in the north central Idaho and southeastern Washington region. Health officials reported a combined total of 44 new cases yesterday (Thurs). Nez Perce County had the most new infections
KOZE News Podcast 7/29/21
Idaho governor signs onto major abortion-rights challenge
Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Thursday signed onto an amicus brief in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court that could overturn the court’s landmark 1973 ruling that legalized abortion nationwide. He joined Republican governors from 11
Red Cross in need of blood donations
The American Red Cross is seeking blood donations amid a severe blood shortage. The Red Cross has been distributing about 12% more blood products to hospitals across the U.S. compared to this time last year. The organization
Former LC star Sam Atkin makes Olympics debut Friday morning
Former Lewis-Clark State star and current assistant coach Sam Atkin makes his Olympic debut for Great Britain Friday morning when he competes in the men’s 10,000 Kilometer race in Tokyo. Atkin won two individual NAIA national titles
Regional Coronavirus case numbers climb
The number of coronavirus infections in the north central Idaho and southeastern Washington region are on the rise. The Lewiston Tribune reports that since Saturday, the area has seen a total of 103 new cases. 40 new
Woman injured after being struck by car in Lewiston
A Culdesac woman was injured after being struck by a car near the Jack In The Box restaurant in Lewiston late Tuesday night. Lewiston Police say 27-year-old Rachael Paradis was found lying in the roadway when officers
Moscow schools will begin year wearing masks
Students and staff in the Moscow School District will be required to wear masks to begin the school year this fall. The school board approved the decision this week. The mask requirement will be in effect for
Mask mandate will remain in place for Washington schools
Washington Governor Jay Inslee will keep a mask mandate in place for the state’s K-12 students and staff because of rising Coronavirus transmission rates. The decision to keep the school mask mandate in place is driven largely
KOZE News Podcast 7/28/21
Idaho redistricting commission has 5 of 6 members
Five of the six appointments are in for a commission that will redraw Idaho’s 35 legislative districts from which voters select the state’s 105 lawmakers for the next 10 years. The bipartisan Idaho Commission for Reapportionment that
Boeing knocks out a profit for the first time since 2019
Boeing reported its first quarterly profit since 2019 and its revenue topped expectations as the giant aircraft maker tries to dig out from the most difficult stretch in its history. Boeing earned $567 million in the second
Most Idaho residents live in areas with mask recommendation
About 89% of Idaho residents live in communities where officials say masks should be worn again. The Post Register reports Wednesday that 27 of Idaho’s 44 counties have substantial to high transmission of COVID-19. The Centers for
Tanker truck crash along U.S. Highway 95 spills thousands of gallons of fuel
A tanker truck crash 3 miles south of Cottonwood along U.S. Highway 95 spilled thousands of gallons of fuel into a field. Idaho State Police say 53-year-old Brian Heywood of Spokane, was southbound at around 5:50am Tuesday
Crews make strides on Cougar Rock Fire Complex
Firefighters are making gains on the Cougar Rock Fire Complex consisting of 11 wildfires burning in Clearwater County. The blazes have blackened more than 6,700 acres and containment has increased to 61 percent. Crews continue to work
Snake River Complex, Lick Creek Fires stable
The region’s two largest wildfires remain stable as crews work toward full containment. The nearly 109,000 acre Snake River Complex burning in the Craig Mountain area south of Lewiston is listed at 85 percent contained. Crews continue
COVID-19 cases surging throughout Washington, vaccination urged
COVID-19 cases are surging throughout Washington state as the delta variant becomes more widespread, and state health officials say more people need to be vaccinated to keep cases from spiking even more. The latest COVID-19 modeling and
KOZE News Podcast 7/27/21
AUDIO: Bad fire season is only the start, says Governor Little
Idaho Governor Brad Little attended a briefing this afternoon at Hillcrest Aircraft Company in Lewiston to address the Snake River Complex Fire. Little recently called in the Idaho National Guard to help combat the blazes and crews are
9 Western WA counties now recommend mask use indoors
Health officials in more than a half-dozen western Washington counties are now recommending mask-wearing in indoor public spaces regardless of vaccine status because of a rise in COVID-19 cases and the highly infectious delta variant. Public Health
Crews report more progress on Cougar Rock Fire Complex
Firefighters are making gains on the Cougar Rock Fire Complex consisting of 11 wildfires burning in Clearwater County. The blazes have blackened more than 6,700 acres and containment has increased to 46 percent. Crews continue to work
Court ruling halts northern Idaho logging project
A federal court has temporarily halted a northern Idaho logging project in grizzly bear habitat following a lawsuit contending the U.S. Forest Service violated environmental laws. U.S. District Court Judge Lynn Winmill ruled Friday in favor of
Final Town Hall meeting on site of new Asotin County Jail is Wednesday
The final Town Hall meeting on the site for a new Asotin County Jail is coming up Wednesday evening at the Asotin County Fire District station in the Clarkston Heights. The top two sites being considered are
Murder trial for Kamiah man postponed
The murder trial for a Kamiah man accused of strangling a woman has been postponed until October. Travis Ellenwood was scheduled to be in U.S. District Court in Coeur d’Alene August 2nd, in connection with the October
Snake River Complex, Lick Creek Fire move closer to full containment
The region’s two largest wildfires are getting closer to full containment. The nearly 109,000 acre Snake River Complex burning in the Craig Mountain area south of Lewiston is now listed at 85 percent contained. Mop-up and patrol
Lewiston council sets deadline for cleanup of former downtown restaurant
The Lewiston City Council has voted to give the owner of the former Emperor of India King Thai restaurant 10 business days to demolish the structure. The Lewiston Tribune reports owner Praveen Khurana has until August 9th
Snake River drowning victim identified
The man who died Saturday afternoon in what’s believed to be an apparent drowning incident at Granite Point on the Snake River has been identified. 27-year-old Andrew Amuna of Pullman was found deceased by the Nez Perce
KOZE News Podcast 7/26/21
Idaho officials working on hemp plan for federal approval
Idaho officials are working on a hemp plan to submit to federal officials this fall so that farmers can grow it next year. State Department of Agriculture Deputy Director Chanel Tewalt told the Capital Press in a story last
New police reform laws now in effect in Washington
New sweeping police reform laws are now in effect in Washington, impacting every jurisdiction in the state, including Clarkston. Police accountability legislation, prompted by the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and many others, include bans on
Messy Grand Teton camp draws bear; Idaho woman fined $5,800
A judge has ordered an Idaho woman to pay over $5,800 for leaving trash out that attracted a grizzly bear to her campsite in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park. Wildlife officials had to tranquilize the bear and
Idaho football’s Walker named pre-season Defender of the Year
Fourth-year University of Idaho linebacker Tre Walker has been named the Big Sky Conference Preseason Defensive Most Valuable Player, as voted on by the league coaches and the media. Walker led the Big Sky during the shortened
Cougar Rock Complex grows to more than 6,000 acres
The Cougar Rock Complex consisting of 12 fires burning in Clearwater County has grown to more than 6,200 acres in size and is 27 percent contained. Burnout operations have been successful and crews continue to work on
Crews continue to gain ground on area wildfires
Firefighters continue to gain ground on the areas large wildfires. The Snake River Complex burning in the Craig Mountain area south of Lewiston is listed at more than 107,600 acres and is 85 percent contained. Crews continue
UPDATE: Apparent drowning victim recovered at Granite Point along Snake River
***UPDATE*** A man who died Saturday afternoon in what’s believed to be an apparent drowning incident at Granite Point on the Snake River has been identified. 27-year-old Andrew M. Amuna of Pullman was found deceased by the
Famous aviator killed in plane crash at Lewiston Airport
A famous aviator was killed in a plane crash Saturday at the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport. Retired Navy Captain Dale “Snort” Snodgrass perished when the Marchetti fixed-wing aircraft crashed around noon during takeoff and burst into
KOZE News Podcast 7/23/21
High School football officials needed
Football officials are needed in the north central Idaho region. Openings are available to those who are at least 18 years old in August to officiate every level from junior high to varsity football for the fall
State seeks nominees for Idaho Recreation and Tourism Award
Nominations are now open for outstanding lifetime achievement in the fields of Idaho recreation and tourism. Idaho Governor Brad Little will select and recognize a nominated individual who has made significant contributions to developing, managing, or conserving
Borghi named to Biletnikoff Award Watch List
Washington State senior running back Max Borghi has been named the 2021 Biletnikoff Award Watch List. The Biletnikoff Award annually recognizes the college football outstanding receiver. Earlier this week Borghi was named to the 2021 Doak Walker
Air and ground containment operations continue on Cougar Rock Complex fires
The Cougar Rock Complex consisting of 14 wildfires burning in Clearwater County has grown to more than 5,100 acres and is 25 percent contained. Aerial support continues to aid ground crews working to establish containment lines. Burnout
