OROFINO, ID - A 31-year-old Orofino woman who is charged with 1st-Degree Murder in the shooting death of another woman nearly two months ago was bound over to Clearwater County Second District Court following a preliminary hearing today.  Jessica L. Colpitts allegedly shot 23-year-old Samantha S. Fignani.

KAMIAH, ID - Several lightning-caused starts, detected July 14-16, on the Lochsa/Powell, Moose Creek, and Red River Ranger Districts, are currently staffed, in mop-up status, or are being managed for resource benefits.  Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests officials say Forest and Fire Management Staff considered the long-term effects of smoke in their decision to manage fires in the wilderness and roadless areas.

POMEROY, WA - The 3,180-acre Snake River Fire east of Pomeroy is now 70% contained.  Officials say it is burning mainly in grassland on the very steep slope of the Snake River.  Over the next 12 to 24 hours, the fire is expected to push out of the Snake River Canyon to the south.  It was started by lightning early Saturday morning.

ASOTIN, WA - Owners of electronic devices are being urged to unplug their chargers from electrical outlets when not in use.  Early this morning, an Asotin County Sheriff's Deputy arrived at work to find his charger melted and his office having a strong odor of electrical smoke.

LEWISTON, ID - Due to the Craig Mountain Complex, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has closed the Craig Mountain Wildlife Management Area 30 miles south of Lewiston.

PULLMAN, WA - Scholarship funds generated through purchases of the state's leading specialty plate hit a new record during the 2016-2017 academic year.  The Washington State University budget office says $613,283 was raised.  A total of $28 from each plate sold goes toward WSU scholarships.

WINCHESTER, ID - Firefighters continue to work to contain two fires in the Craig Mountain Fire Protection District.  The fires, now known as the Craig Mountain Complex, are located approximately 30 miles south of Lewiston.  The Corral Creek Fire is located on Corral Creek near its junction with the Snake River and is estimated at over 800 acres. The Powerline Fire is in the drainage between Eagle Creek and Deer Creek and is approximately 4,000 acres.

POMEROY, WA - The Snake River Fire, which was started by lightning early Saturday morning, is now estimated at 3,180 acres.  It is burning mainly is grassland on the very steep slope of the Snake River and is being handled by hand crews and aircraft due to steepness of the terrain.  It is 20% contained at this time.

LEWISTON, ID - Air quality in the Lewis-Clark Valley is currently in the "moderate" category due to wildfire smoke coming into the area.

LEWISTON, ID - Two young Lewiston girls dropped off a whopping donation of $244.42 to the Lewis Clark Animal Shelter yesterday.  Amelie and Zoey Reed, ages 8 and 5, raised the money by doing a lemonade stand on 6th Street in the Reno Addition on Friday and Saturday.

LEWISTON, ID - UPDATE at 2:30 p.m.: The Corral Creek Fire is now 1,100 acres and the Powerline Fire is 925 acres.

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UPDATE: The Corral Creek Fire is now 700+ acres. A Type 3 team was ordered but the decision was made to send the Type 3 team to another incident on the district called the Powerline Fire. Jason Svancara’s Type 3 team is taking over that one, which is approximately 400+ acres.  The Lewis County Sheriff's Office is closing Hoover Point Road for public access; the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office closed Eagle Creek Road.

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As a precautionary measure, Eagle Creek Road be closed until further notice due to the proximity of the Powerline Fire, which is just southwest of the Hoover Point/Deer Creek area.  It is estimated to be 500 acres in size. The 600-acre Corral Fire is located in the area of Dough Creek and Corral Creek near the Snake River.