ADA COUNTY, ID - An employee of the Ada County Sheriff's office accidentally shot and killed another man while target shooting according to Boise Police. 

Back in 2006, the Idaho Transportation Department planned to complete the entire stretch between Lewiston and Moscow in a single year. However, due to the department's choice of routing the section between Thorn Creek Road and Moscow called for an environmental review, which delayed construction. 

Olympia –As we move into the New Year, the State Fire Marshal’s Office would like residents to consider smoking safety. Nationally from 2012-2016, an average of 18,100 home structure fires were started by smoking, killing an average of 590 people per year.  

LEWISTON, ID - PLAY BALL! Registration for Lewiston Little League is now open for all divisions. Returning players will need to create a new account and provide proof of residency at the time of registration. First time players will need to submit birth certificates.

 

CLARKSTON, WA - On 01/03/21, between the hours of 12:30 am and 6 am, there were approximately 30 incidents of drive-by shootings. of homes and parked vehicles, throughout the Clarkston and Clarkston Heights area, with a small caliber weapon.

LEWISTON, ID - For the last few months, the Port of Lewiston has become an important transportation center for wind turbine components being barged up the Columbia and Snake rivers. After being barged from Port of Longview, in Washington, to the Port of Lewiston, the components will be trucked to Alberta, Canada.

Studies show it may take several tries before you’re able to quit tobacco for good. Quitting can be challenging, but the right support for your quit journey increases your chances of quitting for good. This year, make a New Year’s resolution to quit smoking, vaping, and chewing for good!

Idahoans who want to quit tobacco products, including cigarettes, chew, and vapes, have access to free programs to help them on their quit journey.

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today that Marv Hagedorn is retiring as chief administrator of the Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) and Pete Koehler will step in as interim chief administrator until a replacement is selected.

SEATTLE — Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today that his office filed a lawsuit against the federal government for illegally proceeding with the sale of the National Archives and Records Administration’s (NARA) building in Seattle. The government plans to ship the National Archives building’s irreplaceable, un-digitized records more than a thousand miles away to archive centers in Kansas City, Missouri and Riverside, California. This will effectively eliminate public access to the records. Twenty-nine federally recognized tribes, Alaskan tribal entities, and tribal communities from Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska, as well as nine community organizations, historical preservation societies and museums and the state of Oregon joined Ferguson’s lawsuit.

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: January 4th, 1757, There had been no attempts to harm the sacred body of the king since the attack by Ravaillac in 1610. But in 1757, as Louis XV was leaving the Palace, a man rushed towards him and stabbed him in the side. His name was Robert-François Damiens.

OROFINO, ID - On January 3, 2021, at approximately 2255 hours, Clearwater County Sheriff Deputies, responded to the area of mile marker 49, on Highway 12, near Orofino, Clearwater County, Idaho, for a report of a rollover collision.

Kootenai County Sheriff's Office - Notable Calls For The Day 01-03-2021

Check out the latest notable calls fielded by the day shift at the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office.

Washington, D.C.--Since Veterans Day 2019, U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) has honored 14 Idaho veterans and servicemembers in a social media campaign he launched called, “Military Monday.”  Idaho is home to many veterans and currently-serving members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have demonstrated exemplary military service during their careers.

COLFAX, WA- Shortly after 2am Sunday Morning, deputies were advised of a high speed pursuit entering Whitman County near Red Wolf Bridge just east of Lewiston, ID. ISP Troopers and Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Deputies initiated the pursuit after the driver of the vehicle failed to stop for authorities in Idaho.