ASOTIN, WA - There will be an Asotin Marina fundraiser "Pig Out in the Park" on August 12th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event will take place at Chief Looking Glass Park.

LEWISTON, ID - A 32-year-old Lewiston man who was shot in the chest and paralyzed from the waist down at a downtown Lewiston apartment in May of 2015 has passed away at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.  Gary Grogan had reportedly been fighting a serious infection, according to friends.  Nez Perce County Prosecutor Justin Coleman says his office will be staffing the case against Paul this morning and considering what options they have going forward now that Grogan has passed away.

POMEROY, WA - The Snake River Fire is 100% contained at 3,100 acres.  Located 15 miles east of Pomeroy, it was reported at about 2:00 a.m. Saturday morning following a lightning strike.

BOISE, ID - The Idaho Supreme Court today upheld Governor Butch Otter's veto of House Bill 67, a measure that would have removed the state's 6% sales tax on grocery purchases.

ASOTIN, WA - The Asotin-Anatone School District is now hiring employees to fill several positions, including full-time Transportation Supervisor, substitute teachers, substitute kitchen helpers, classroom aides, substitute bus drivers, and substitute custodians.

SPOKANE, WA - A new federal grant received by the Washington State University College of Nursing will help train nurse practitioners and address a critical shortage of primary-care providers in eastern Washington rural areas.

OROFINO, ID - A 34-year-old registered sex offender was arrested last week for allegedly having inappropriate contact with a 17-year-old girl.   Christopher Gugger, who owns and works at a restaurant in the 12000 block of US 12 in Orofino, is charged with Sexual Battery - Soliciting the Participation of a Minor ages 16 to 17 Years of Age.

As a registered sex offender, Gugger is required to stay at least 500 feet away from any school.  A Probable Cause Affidavit says that there is a pre-school/daycare next door to "The Jig," which is 275.6 feet away.  Law enforcement officials say they will be "looking into this issue," the document says.  The daycare business was reportedly unaware of Gugger's sex offender status.

MOSCOW, ID - A female who was transported to Gritman Medical Center earlier today following a residential fire in the 1000 block of Camas Street has succumbed to her injuries.

WINCHESTER, ID - Fire crews continue their work on containing the Craig Mountain Complex, which includes the 1,600-acre Corral Creek Fire and the 7,000-acre Powerline Fire.  Both fires, which were started by lightning on Saturday, are burning in heavy grass and brush in steep, rough terrain about 30 miles south of Lewiston.

POMEROY, WA - UPDATE: The fire is now 100% contained and following better mapping is set at 3,100 acres.

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The Snake River Fire east of Pomeroy will return to local fire control by noon tomorrow after crews had "unexpected success" with the fire on Monday.  The fire, which was started early Saturday morning by lightning, remains at 3,180 acres and 70% contained.