OROFINO, ID – An Orofino man is behind bars after being arrested for Sexual Abuse of a Minor Child Under 16.  According to the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office, 34-year-old Nickolas A. Berna was taken into custody without incident at his Orofino home Saturday.

GREER, ID – A 65-year-old bridge over the Clearwater River is getting repaired starting next week.  Monday the Idaho Transportation Department will begin work on the Greer Bridge.  It’s the beginning of Highway 11 and spans the river from Highway 12 headed for Weippe. 

CLEARWATER COUNTY, ID – A log truck driver was airlifted to the hospital yesterday after his truck overturned.  It happened on Grangemont Road at Band Road outside of Orofino at about 9:24 am. 

CLARKSTON, WA – A phone scam is hitting residents of our area pretending to be from the federal government.  The person who sent us the tip got a call supposedly from the Social Security Administration.  In the call, the recorded voice says his social security number has been suspended because of, ironically enough, “suspicious activity”. 

LEWISTON, ID – A wind storm could be headed our way.  The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for central Washington across Idaho.   They expect strong gusty winds today which could lead to broken tree branches and things blown around in your yard. 

ASOTIN COUNTY, WA – A burn ban is now in effect for the unincorporated parts of Asotin County.  County Commissioners accepted the recommendation because of the hot and dry conditions. 

CLARKSTON, WA – Today is the 50^th anniversary of Apollo 11 leaving for the moon.  On July 16^th, 1969 the crew of the Apollo 11 left Earth to take one small step for mankind.  The Asotin County Library is planning to celebrate by hosting a rocket launch. 

GRANGEVILLE, ID – Governor Brad Little will be spending a day in Grangeville.  The city was chosen in the “Capital for a Day” program in which the Governor brings several of his department directors with him to places outside of Boise.

NEZ PERCE COUNTY, ID – At 2:06 this morning, Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a semi truck crash.  When they arrived, they found the semi had rolled into a field and a bull was dead.

ASOTIN COUNTY, WA – Investigators are still working to figure out what started the fire just south of Clarkston Sunday morning.  At about 11:00 Asotin County Fire District firefighters rushed to the home at 1650 13^th Street for smoke and fire coming from address #3 at that location. 

LEWISTON, ID – A poker run is coming up to celebrate the 29^th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act.  The Disability Action Center Northwest is hosting the poker run July 26^th that is fully accessible. 

BOLO - CLARKSTON,WA – Someone stole a bench from Holy Family School.  The person who posted on the school’s Facebook page reports it happened Thursday night. 

DEARY, ID – Construction starts in one week to add turn lanes to two highway intersections.  Near Deary Highway 8 will have both right and left-turn lanes where drivers can turn onto Highway 9 to head north.

TROY, ID – The whole Troy community will be out for Troy Old Timers’ Day tomorrow.  The annual celebration honors the history of what makes Troy great.  The event kicks off with a pancake and sausage breakfast followed by a fun run.  At 9:00 am there’s a show and shine with a parade to follow at 10:00.

CLARKSTON, WA – Next week is the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.  On July 16th, 1969 the crew of the Apollo 11 took launched from Earth to take one small step for mankind.  The Asotin County Library is planning to celebrate by hosting a rocket launch.