Idaho County Deputies Arrest Kooskia Man on Felony Lewd Conduct Charge Involving Minor Under 16

KOOSKIA, ID – According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were advised of an alleged incident in Idaho County on August 24, 2025. After an investigation, an arrest warrant was issued. On September 27, 2025, William Smith, 36,
Experts launch task force to combat U.S. literacy decline

NEW YORK, NY – The World Literacy Summit hosted 80 education officials to confront the rapid decline of reading proficiency across the United States. The World Literacy Foundation, which organized last week’s summit in New York City,
ATV Crash Near Winchester Sends One to Hospital

WINCHESTER, ID – Emergency crews responded Sunday evening to an ATV accident on Forest Road that left one person injured. According to the Winchester Volunteer Fire Department, the call came in around 8:00 p.m. on September 28.
Kibiwot and Shockey Tabbed Cascade Conference Athletes of the Week

CORVALLIS, OR – A pair of Lewis-Clark State student-athletes earned Cascade Conference McDonald’s Players of the Week, presented by Urban Edge Network, announced by the conference office on Monday. Damaris Kibiwot was named the CCC Women’s Runner
61-Year-Old Moscow Man Arrested For Allegedly Trafficking Methamphetamine

MOSCOW, ID – A 61-year-old Moscow man has been arrested for allegedly trafficking methamphetamine. The case began earlier this month when Moscow Police were investigating Dale Smithee for reckless driving. Information from that investigation led officers to
Washington Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Crimes Against Minors on Colville Reservation

SPOKANE, WA – A Nespelem man has been sentenced to 216 months in federal prison for offenses involving minors on the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. U.S. District Judge Mary K. Dimke sentenced 31-year-old Lance Scott
Oregon Senate passes $4.3 billion transportation package

SALEM, OR – The Oregon Senate on Monday in a 18-11 vote passed a long-awaited transportation bill that would update the state’s funding sources for road maintenance and operations. House Bill 3991 would raise about $4.3 billion
Homeless Man Arrested After Allegedly Striking Lewiston Police Officer in the Head

LEWISTON, ID – A man was arrested in Lewiston after an alleged assault on a police officer during a welfare check late last week. According to court documents, 37-year-old Andrew J. Miller was taken into custody last Thursday,
Feds extend timeline for cleaning up ‘forever chemicals’ at military bases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Defense has quietly extended the timeline to clean up “forever chemicals” at more than 100 military sites around the country, including Montana’s largest military outpost. Malmstrom Air Force Base in
Whitman County Commissioners Vote 2 to 1 To Start Process For Possible Truck Route South Of Pullman

PULLMAN, WA – The Whitman County Commissioners have narrowly approved an agreement to apply for a grant to move forward with a long planned truck route to help get freight traffic out of downtown Pullman. The commissioners