Evacuations Reduced Near White Pine Fire as Containment Reaches 78%

LATAH COUNTY, ID — The Latah County Sheriff’s Office has lowered evacuations in the area of the White Pine Fire to Level 1 as crews continue to make progress. Officials reported Thursday that the fire is now
Former Director of Beautiful Downtown Lewiston Charged With Grand Theft

LEWISTON, ID – A former executive director of Beautiful Downtown Lewiston (BDL) is facing a felony charge after investigators allege she misappropriated more than $16,000 in organizational funds. According to a Lewiston Police Department incident report, Brenda
5th Street Reconstruction Nears Completion Ahead of Schedule

LEWISTON, ID – The 5th Street Reconstruction Project is nearing completion, finishing about two weeks earlier than expected. Paving was completed last week, and crews are now working on final utility adjustments. City of Lewiston Public Information
Commercial Vehicle Rollover Reported Near Kooskia

KOOSKIA, ID — Emergency crews responded Thursday morning to a commercial vehicle rollover on Clearcreek Road. Kooskia Emergency Services reported that Kooskia Fire Department and Kooskia Ambulance were dispatched around 9:13 a.m. on September 25. When they
Boating Accident Claims Life on Lake Pend Oreille in North Idaho

SANDPOINT, ID — Authorities are investigating a fatal boating accident that occurred on Lake Pend Oreille near Hope on the night of September 20. According to the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office, dispatchers received a 911 call around
LC State Cross Country Maintains Top-25 Presence Ahead of Weekend Races

KANSAS CITY, MO – LC State Cross Country remained in the NAIA Top 25 after the first two races of the season. The women sit at No. 21 as one of four Cascade Conference teams in the
Inmate Who Died at Latah County Jail Identified as Accused Child Molestation Suspect Rody Wilcox

MOSCOW, ID – A 50-year-old man accused of child molestation who fled to Europe is the inmate who died after being found unresponsive in the Latah County Sheriff’s Office Jail in Moscow. On Wednesday, the Latah County
Two Dead, One Critically Injured in Spokane Shooting

SPOKANE, WA — Two men are dead and another is in critical condition following a shooting on Spokane’s South Hill Wednesday night. Spokane Police say officers responded around 8:45 p.m. on September 24 to the 4200 block
Illegal Border Crossings Were Near Record low in August

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Illegal border crossings in August remained at near record lows although they were slightly up from July. Illegal crossings in August remained historically low, with 26,197 total encounters and apprehensions reported nationwide, according to
State of Washington Ends Expensive 3-Year Probe Into Gun Rights Group; Finds no Issues

OLYMPIA, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation announced Wednesday that the Washington State Attorney General’s Office has agreed to end a three-year investigation into alleged wrongdoing by SAF and its personnel. The AGO did not find any evidence