KAMIAH --  Although extended fire closures are lifted on Large Tract properties, big changes in motorized use are underway starting this fall

BOISE – More than half the nation’s governors are calling on President Joe Biden to address the border crisis immediately. Governor Brad Little joined 25 other governors in requesting an in-person meeting with President Biden to find solutions to the national security and public health crisis created by the unenforced border with Mexico.

BOISE – This week the Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety reminds families that keeping children safe on the road means putting them in the right car seat. Sept. 19-25 is Child Passenger Safety Week and free car seat checks are planned at locations throughout Idaho.

POCATELLO – Andrew John Jemmett, 21, of Pocatello, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for producing child pornography, Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr. announced today. Senior U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill also ordered Jemmett to serve the remainder of his life on supervised release, following his prison sentence. Jemmett pleaded guilty to the charge on November 4, 2020.

BOISE -- The Idaho State Police is proud to announce all three of the forensic service laboratories were recently reaccredited for another 4-year cycle by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA)

CLARKSTON – There has been a recent rise in the number of homeless and transient individuals along with day use areas and campsites. Rangers and staff are working with local community outreach organizations to assist those who need such services.

COEUR D'ALENE – Stephen Jason Dahlin, 52, of, Kamiah, was sentenced to three years in federal prison for suffocation, Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr. announced today. Chief U.S. District Judge David C. Nye also ordered that Dahlin serve three years of supervised release following his prison sentence. Dahlin was indicted by a grand jury on November 10, 2020, and pleaded guilty to the charge on June 9, 2021.

LEWISTON -- Tuesday at 9:09 p.m.  Lewiston Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 814 21st St. First arriving crews found heavy smoke throughout the interior of the building.

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LC Valley: Partly cloudy skies with winds ENE shifting to WNW at 10-15mph. Partly cloudy overnight with SW winds at 5-10mph 79/52

Palouse Area: Partly cloudy skies with SE winds shifting to W winds at 10-20mph. A few overnight clouds with winds W at 5-10mph. 72/47

Prairie Area: Partly cloudy skies with WNW winds at 10-20mph. A few clouds overnight with W winds at 5-10mph. 70/46

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Teton County Coroner Dr. Brent Blue confirmed the remains are those of Gabrielle Venora Petito, date of birth March 19, 1999. Coroner Blue’s initial determination for the manner of death is homicide. The cause of death remains pending final autopsy results.