Ferguson will tap emergency funding to aid WA residents hit by flooding

SEATTLE, WA — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said Tuesday that the state will look to spend $3.5 million on immediate assistance to those affected by the historic flooding of the past week. The money is intended as
Palouse Conservation District to host soil health breakfast in Colfax

COLFAX, WA — The Palouse Conservation District will host a Soil Health Breakfast for local farmers and ranchers on Wednesday, Jan. 7, from 8 to 10 a.m. at The Center in Colfax, located next to the Colfax
Tree Branch Strikes Vehicle on Highway 13 Near Kooskia

KOOSKIA, ID — Kooskia Emergency Services responded to a report of a tree branch striking a vehicle along Highway 13 on Tuesday afternoon. According to Kooskia Emergency Services, Kooskia Ambulance was dispatched at approximately 2:39 p.m. on
14-year-old Sandpoint High School student arrested after violence threats reported

SANDPOINT, ID — A Sandpoint High School student has been arrested after investigators determined that threats of violence made toward the school were credible, according to the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said it received
Avista prepares for windstorm, outages likely

SPOKANE, WA — Avista is preparing for possible power outages as a strong windstorm is expected to move through eastern Washington and northern Idaho from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The utility says saturated soil from recent
Northwest just finished warmest fall on record, scientists report

SEATTLE, WA – Across the Northwest, a record warm fall and lack of snowpack going into the winter is putting more drought pressure on Oregon, Idaho, Washington and western Montana. Despite record rain in western Washington recently,
CHAS Health to host homeless memorial events in Lewiston and Spokane

LEWISTON, ID – CHAS Health will honor individuals who died while living without a home this year during two public memorial events later this month, one in Lewiston and one in Spokane. According to a news release
NAIA Tabs Forgach Aguilar Third-Team All-American

KANSAS CITY, MO – Juliauna Forgach Aguilar capped her illustrious with her first NAIA All-American nod, announced on Tuesday. The senior solidified her place as one of the Warrior greats with a spot on the NAIA All-America
Wind developer warns Whitman County rules could halt future projects, push approval to state

COLFAX, WA – The Portland company trying to develop a local wind farm believes that proposed new restrictions would effectively ban future commercial wind turbines in Whitman County. The developers are also hinting that the draft regulations
Hells Gate State Park included in holiday lodging discount

LEWISTON, ID— Holiday travelers looking to stay close to home can take advantage of a winter lodging discount at Hells Gate State Park, one of several Idaho state parks included in a seasonal promotion from the Idaho