LEWISTON, ID – The open house to discuss widening the Memorial Bridge has is today.  If you go, you can hear the plans about what’s going to happen to the Clearwater River crossing. 

The event is at the Red Lion Hotel from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm.

LEWISTON, ID – Your power bill could go up slightly beginning in January.  It’s currently .4% lower than in 2016, but an increase of 3.5% is likely coming.  The average bill would go up $2.89 per month.  Some commercial bills would also go up by about 1.5%.

LATAH COUNTY, ID – There’s a second confirmed case of measles in Latah County.  The first case was a child who was too young to be immunized and the second is a child who had only been partially immunized.  The health department says they were both exposed to the virus on an international trip.

LAPWAI, ID – A trail damaged by downed trees is back open at the Nez Perce National Historical Park.  The Heart of the Monster trail was closed because of safety concerns from the storm May 20^th.  Staff and contractors worked to remove the trees and make the trail safe again for hikers.

WHITE BIRD, ID – White Bird Days is this weekend.  The annual celebration starts with a rodeo on Friday followed by a street dance.

CLARKSTON, WA – Tomorrow starts free fishing weekend in Washington State.  That means you don’t need a license to reel in a big one.  You’ll still have to abide by the catch limits, size limits, and other state and local rules.  You also don’t need a vehicle access pass at the locations where one is usually needed.

CLARKSTON, WA – If your kids need a good lunch this summer, they can get a free one at a variety of locations.  The Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction is sending out a reminder that the Summer Food Service Program will be available for kids once school is out.  It’s designed to help kids in lower-income areas continue to get nutritious meals that they would normally get at school.

CLARKSTON, WA – Marley has gone missing.  He and the family’s other dog got out yesterday after 5:00 pm.  The other dog was hit by a car and was taken to the vet, but Marley got scared and ran off.

KAMIAH, ID – Veterans in Kamiah and Orofino can get their questions answered next week. The Idaho Division of Veteran Services will have an advocate in Kamiah on Tuesday, June 11^th, between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.  The advocate will be at the Chamber of Commerce building at 518 Main Street.

ASOTIN, WA – If you get your lunch at the Zip Trip in Asotin today, you’re helping high school kids stay safe.  The proceeds from the lunch go to the graduating class’ Safe & Sober Party coming up.

WANAPUM DAM, WA – Fire bosses hope to have the 243 Fire contained by tomorrow.  Right now it’s estimated to be 50% contained and 18,000 acres in size. 

LEWISTON, ID – Gas prices have actually dropped a little bit in the gem state.  The unusual occurrence headed into the summer travel season is fueled by a drop in crude oil and above-average regional refinery activity. 

LAPWAI, ID – The Nez Perce Tribe intends to sue Midas Gold Corporation for discharging arsenic and other pollutants at a proposed gold mine.  In a press release, the Tribe says the Canadian mining company’s waste at the Stibnite Gold Mine is at the headwaters of the East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon River.  That area is part of the Tribe’s aboriginal territory.  The territory is subject to the Tribe’s treaty with the United States in 1855.

MOSCOW, ID - A new case of measles has popped up east of the Cascades.  Vancouver, WA was previously the hub of local infection, but now Moscow has a confirmed case.  The Latah County resident is the first to have measles in Idaho since 2001. 

CLARKSTON, WA – Representative Joe Schmick is both concerned and excited about what happened in Olympia during the last legislative session.  He says the state has record income from taxes because of the recent economic growth, but the budget is calling for even higher taxes.