Sawmill seeking a lumber grader.  Preference will be given to applicants with previous mill experience and certification through a lumber association such as WWPA or TP.  Excellent wage and benefit package.  Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license.  We offer a generous compensation package including health and dental insurance and 401(k) plan with employer match.

LENORE, ID – The US Attorney’s Office has released the information that Manuel Villalobos, III was indicted last week for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.  Last week FBI agents served a search warrant at a home in Lenore.  During the process, one FBI member was shot and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. 

UNIONTOWN, WA – The Uniontown Sausage Feed is coming up.  The 66^th annual event offers all you can eat sausage for seven hours.  They will also have a beer garden.  It’s at the Community Building in Uniontown Sunday, March 3^rd.  It starts at 10:00 am and runs until 5:00 pm.  Adults are $13, kids 6-12 are $9, and kids under 6 are just $2.

BOISE, ID – A southern Idaho Senator wants to make sure law enforcement officers don’t target motorcycle riders.  Senator Lee Heider (R) submitted Senate Bill 1109 that is short and to the point.  It’s 15 lines long and would make it illegal for a law enforcement agent or agency to engage in motorcycle profiling. 

OLYMPIA, WA – Some state legislators want to increase the cost of registering a manufactured or mobile home as well as increasing the annual cost of keeping it.  House Bill 1997 would increase the title fee from $100 to ¼ of 1% of the sale price up to $500.  The fee would not be less than $100.

KENDRICK, ID – If you’re craving sausage and community spirit, you’ll want to eat some sausage in Kendrick next Saturday.  The J-K Ambulance Sausage Feed & Auction is coming up.  The proceeds fund training and equipment for the volunteers who respond to medical emergencies in the community. 

SNOQUALMIE PASS, WA – The snowstorm that shut down Snoqualmie Pass for more than 24 hours was a record-setter.  Washington State Department of Transportation crews recorded 31.5 inches of snowfall in a 24-hour period.  That’s almost an inch more than the previous record of 30.7 inches in 1975. 

LEWISTON, ID – There are several workshops coming up that could help your small business grow.  The North Central Idaho Small Business Development Center has seven courses coming up.  They cover pricing strategy,  Quickbooks, social media, and business success.

LEWIS-CLARK VALLEY

This Morning A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

CULDESAC, ID - The Idaho Transportation Department is warning of possible white-out conditions along Highway 95.  Driving could be treatcherous from Old Dump Road near Culdesac to Old Reubens Road near Craigmont.   

BOISE, ID - Nine roads are currently closed in southern Idaho and even more warnings are in place that could bring closures in the future.  Blowing and drifting snow are the main causes of the closed roads.  Some are closed for avalanche danger, and nearly all have reduced visibility as an additional cause to keep drivers away.

LEWISTON, ID – If you haven’t finished your taxes yet, you may qualify for free help.  The Idaho State Tax Commission is sending out a reminder that there are volunteer tax preparation sites throughout the state. 

LEWIS-CLARK VALLEY

This Morning A slight chance of snow before noon, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 20%.