OROFINO, ID – If your middle and high school students are thinking about college, Orofino High School is hosting an event that will get them excited and answer some questions.  Kids going into 8^th, 9^th, or 10^th grade are welcome to spend a few days in June to start considering their options.   The workshops are on June 18^th, 19^th, 20^th, and then the next week on the 25^th, 26^th, and 27^th.

CLARKSTON, WA – Veterans can get their questions answered today at a town hall meeting.  Representatives from the Walla Walla VA Hospital and the Lewiston VA Clinic, as well as Veteran Service Officers are getting ready for the event at the Clarkston VFW Hall.

LEWISTON, ID – The open house to discuss widening the Memorial Bridge has been set.  June 11^th you can hear the plans about what’s going to happen to the Clearwater River crossing. 

BOLO - CLARKSTON, WA – Be on the lookout for this guy.  Clarkston Police Officers would like to speak with him about an attempted theft.

FORT IRWIN, CA – More than 1,800 Idahoans are in California right now for a National Guard exercise.  The Soldiers are currently at the National Training Center, a desert-environment location that is the size of Rhode Island. 

SMYRNA, WA – A Level 3 evacuation order is in effect for Smyrna, WA right now, which means the residents all need to leave their homes immediately.  A fire in central Washington flared up last night just before 9:00.  It’s currently burning in Grant County near Royal City, between Othello and Vantage.  The fire is currently more than 3,000 acres in size and is growing. 

CLARKSTON, WA – Wednesday is the meeting where Veterans can get some health care questions answered.  Representatives from the Walla Walla VA Hospital and the Lewiston VA Clinic will be at the town hall meeting.  Veteran Service Officers will be there to help out as well.  There will be a presentation followed by a question-and-answer session.  They’ll be serving lunch during the event.

POMEROY, WA – A trip west will take you extra time today.  Both Highways 12 and 26 are undergoing construction.  Highway 12 is getting sealed just west of Alpowa Summit for several miles before Pomeroy, and Highway 26 is getting chip sealed from Colfax to Dusty.  Both areas have decreased speed limits and flaggers helping drivers get through traffic safely.

MOSCOW, ID – Work begins this week on the University of Idaho’s new arena.  The Idaho Central Credit Union Arena, or ICCU Arena, will be near the Kibbie Dome and will cost $51 Million.

LEWISTON, ID – A Lewiston woman just had both of her lungs replaced.  Erika Pepper is hoping to find some community support during her recovery in Seattle.  Her friends and family are trying to raise $65,000 to pay for the growing medical bills.

CLARKSTON, WA - Local farmers and craftspeople are bringing their wares to town tomorrow. Saturday is opening day of the Clarkston Farmers Market. Veggies, jams, and home-made crafts will all be available.

LEWISTON, ID – You may notice a light haze in the air today.  The air quality has taken a slight hit, but it should get better this weekend.  The fires burning in Alberta are no closer to being put out and the smoke is starting to drift in the United States. 

MOSCOW, ID – Tomorrow you can take the kids to the Eastside Marketplace’s parking lot for a morning of fun and education.  The Officer Newbill Kids Safety Fair offers kids the chance to ride in a bike rodeo and have all kinds of fun.  It’s also a chance to get kids under 16 a free helmet, make sure their seats are in your car properly, and learn more about local emergency help.

PULLMAN, WA – Pullman Police detectives arrested an alleged arsonist yesterday.  The juvenile is suspected of setting fire to a residence last week.  May 21^st, officers and firefighters rushed to the home at 1155 SE Professional Mall Boulevard.  The home was a total loss.  Two pets, a dog and a cat, were found deceased inside. 

CLARKSTON, WA – Representative Mary Dye is back to eastern Washington after the legislative session in Olympia is over and things have calmed down.  She says it’s a bittersweet return having accomplished some things, but fighting an uphill battle against Democrats in Olympia who raised taxes in Washington by more than a billion dollars.  “It’s hard to come home knowing what happened to our constituents, the pain they’re going to endure with the additional burdens placed on them to pay for the programs that really aren’t going to be all that beneficial.”