Road Maintenance Closes Beaver Creek Highway Through Late September
HEADQUARTERS, ID – A key access route to Grandad Bridge and North Fork areas is now closed for the summer as road maintenance begins on Forest Service Road 247, also known as Beaver Creek Highway. The U.S.
WSU alum competes for Team USA at Rowing World Cup
PULLMAN, WA – Cedar Cunningham had never been in a rowing shell when he joined the Cougar Crew team. To stay afloat, he had to shift from the solitary motion of land-bound rowing machines to synchronized oar
Red Flag Warning Issued for Inland Northwest Due to Wind and Low Humidity
ASOTIN COUNTY, WA – The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning effective from 1 p.m. Tuesday through 8 p.m. Wednesday for portions of the Inland Northwest, including the Columbia Basin, Palouse, Spokane area, and
Idaho Regulators to Review Avista Rate Hike Compromise at July 23 Hearing
BOISE, ID – The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will hold a technical hearing on July 23 to review a proposed settlement in Avista Utilities’ electric and natural gas rate cases. Avista initially sought approval to raise electric
Semi Truck Involved in Early Morning Crash on SH53; One Hospitalized, Roadway Blocked for Hours
KOOTENAI COUNTY, ID– A three-vehicle collision involving a semi truck early Tuesday morning sent one driver to the hospital and blocked traffic at a major intersection for several hours, according to Idaho State Police. The crash occurred
New Tent-Only Campground Under Construction Along Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes
SMELTERVILLE, ID – The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) have announced the construction of a new 26-site tent-only campground along the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes, a
Palouse Pool to Receive Major Upgrades
PALOUSE, WA – The City of Palouse is moving forward with a series of upgrades to the community pool, with $136,809 being invested in the project. Planned improvements include a new boiler, upgraded underwater lighting, a new
AAA Warns Against Leaving Kids or Pets in Hot Cars as Temperatures Rise
BOISE, ID – With extreme heat returning to the region, AAA is issuing a strong reminder to never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles, emphasizing the deadly risks posed by even short stops. “A child’s body
Public Health Advisory Issued for Winchester Lake Due to Harmful Algae Bloom
WINCHESTER, ID — The Nez Perce Tribe’s Water Resources Division has issued a public health advisory for Winchester Lake following the detection of high levels of cyanobacteria, commonly referred to as blue-green algae. The harmful algal bloom
Two Firefighters Injured as Wildfire South of Kamiah Grows to an Estimated 75 Acres
KAMIAH, ID – A wildfire burning along Highway 162, near milepost 17 between Kamiah and Winona, has grown to approximately 75 acres, according to Kamiah Fire-Rescue Chief Billy Monahan. The fire, named the Rock Fire, was first