LEWIS-CLARK VALLEY

This Morning A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

RIGGINS, ID – A large part of Idaho is closed off because of the danger from the Rattlesnake Creek Fire.  The fire expanded to 7,449 acres yesterday.  That’s about 1,500 more than the last check.  Because of the increased size, the containment level dropped to 31% from 42%. 

LEWISTON, ID – Repairs to Vineyard Avenue start Monday.  The area between Hillcrest Road and Vineyard Drive was damaged during spring rains.  The shoulder began to slough off, so the city closed that side of the street. 

KAMIAH, ID – A 20-year-old died this morning just after midnight in a crash near Kamiah.  Bryan Kenoras was headed eastbound on Highway 12 when his vehicle failed to make a curve.  It went off the roadway and through the air.

LEWISTON, ID – YWCA’s Stuff the Bus school supply giveaway is today.  Regardless of the morning rain, they’re handing out supplies to families who need them to get kids ready for the school year. The event runs from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. 

Lumber mill seeking to fill a common labor job position.  Preference will be given to applicants with previous mill experience.  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.  We are a drug-free workplace.

RIGGINS, ID – Evacuation orders have been given for the Rattlesnake Creek Fire.  A Level 3 Evacuation Order (Leave Now), was just issued for the area from the county line at milepost 182 to Hillman Basin Road at milepost 178 of the west side of Highway 95. 

LEWISTON, ID – Your chance to help local kids get school supplies lasts all year, but donations today will go to the YWCA’s School Supply Drive tomorrow.  That's when they’re handing out school supplies to families who need them.

RIGGINS, ID – There’s a public meeting to discuss the Rattlesnake Creek Fire tonight in Riggins.  At 7pm (Mountain Time) tonight, fire leaders are discussing what’s happening.  It’s at Riggins High School.  Firefighters on the ground and in the air are still battling the blaze. 

LEWISTON, ID – The Quad Cities Drug Task Force put a felon back behind bars.  A Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office Deputy stopped 35-year-old Christopher W. Bounds at the top of the Lewiston Hill yesterday afternoon.  During the traffic stop, the K-9 Aika went to work and sniffed out narcotics.