Grass Fire Near Alpowa Pass Prompts Traffic Diversions on U.S. Highway 12

GARFIELD COUNTY, WA — A grass fire broke out Wednesday afternoon along U.S. Highway 12 near milepost 413, just west of the Alpowa Pass summit, prompting emergency response and significant traffic disruptions. According to the Garfield County
State Fire Assistance Mobilized for Evans Road Fire Near Clarkston

ASOTIN COUNTY – The Washington State Patrol has authorized state fire assistance to support local efforts battling the Evans Road Fire, which ignited Wednesday afternoon near Clarkston in Asotin County. The fire, which began around 12:30 p.m.
Coeur d’Alene Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Eighth DUI Conviction

COEUR D’ALENE, ID – A 51-year-old Coeur d’Alene man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after being convicted of felony DUI, marking his eighth DUI offense. Daniel Joseph Hoard was sentenced on July 9,
Two Saint Maries Men Charged with Felonies for Alleged Illegal Take of White-Tailed Deer

SAINT MARIES, ID – Two men from Saint Maries have been charged with eight felony counts each in connection with the unlawful killing of seven white-tailed deer in North Idaho, according to the Idaho Department of
Search for Travis Decker in Sawtooth National Forest Ends After Misidentification

BOISE, ID – Law enforcement has ended the search for fugitive Travis Decker in the Sawtooth National Forest after identifying a hiker previously believed to be Decker. Earlier this week, the U.S. Marshals Service Greater Idaho Fugitive
Coeur d’Alene Man Convicted of Illegally Killing Trophy Bull Elk

COEUR D’ALENE, ID – A Coeur d’Alene man has been convicted of a felony for unlawfully killing a trophy-class bull elk during an archery-only season in North Idaho, according to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
Lewiston Man Arrested for Felony Eluding After Late-Night Pursuit

LEWISTON, ID – A Lewiston man has been charged with felony eluding after allegedly fleeing from law enforcement during a high-speed incident late Tuesday night. According to court documents filed in Nez Perce County, 20-year-old Jordan
Orofino Man’s Bond set at $150,000 After Fleeing ISP Traffic Stop at Over 140 MPH

LEWISTON, ID – A man was taken into custody on multiple charges after leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit through Nez Perce County, ultimately crashing into a patrol vehicle and admitting to recent drug use, according
Trump announces 50% tariff against Brazil

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump announced that he would impose a 50% tariff on goods imported to the United States from Brazil. Trump said in a post on social media that the tariff would take effect
Southern Idaho Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking

BOISE, ID – A Nampa man has been sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison for his role in a multi-state drug trafficking operation, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho.