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LEWIS-CLARK VALLEY

This Morning A chance of rain and snow before 9am, then a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected

KAMIAH, ID - If you're getting sick of the snow, you should head into the mountains.  Usually that statement doesn't make sense, but today Kamiah has less snow than the LC Valley.  Most roads in our area are considered slick at best with high winds in some areas to go with it.

ASOTIN, WA – Voters in Asotin have said “yes” to the continuation of a levy that will keep emergency medical personnel in their town with paramedics close by.  In last night’s election, nearly 73% of voters approved the Emergency Medical Service levy.  The levy continues the same rate that taxpayers were already paying.  Last year voters turned the levy down.  In a previous interview Mayor Vickki Bonfield said she had heard from a lot of voters that they were confused and thought it was a new levy on top of the current one. 

SNOQUALMIE PASS, WA - Not much has changed in the last 24 hours except for another pile of snow on top of what was already there.  The Washington State Department of Transportation has kept the pass closed since Monday evening.  The concern is avalanches to go with poor driving conditions.  Some DOT workers say it's the worst they've seen in 20 years.

Sawmill seeking a lumber grader.  Preference will be given to applicants with previous mill experience and certification through a lumber association such as WWPA or TP.  Excellent wage and benefit package.  Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license.  We offer a generous compensation package including health and dental insurance and 401(k) plan with employer match.

SNOQUALMIE PASS, WA - The pass is closed and will be until things change considerably.  “We haven’t seen monumental snow accumulation like this in over 20 years,” said Harry Nelson, WSDOT maintenance superintendent. “We are literally digging our way out of all this snow so that we can get it back open for drivers.” 

OLYMPIA, WA – If a bill goes through the Washington State legislature, you won’t have to go anywhere to get your pot.  House Bill 1358 would make it legal to deliver marijuana.  The delivery would be legal to any business already licensed to sell marijuana.  It won’t just be openly legal though, businesses will have to pay a fee to have the endorsement put on their license to sell marijuana. 

PULLMAN, WA – The Sunset Mart is cracking down on liquor thieves.  The Pullman Police have released three more persons of interest in theft cases.  If you know who they are, contact the PPD right away.  You can ask for Officer Humphrey at 509-334-0802.

LEWIS-CLARK VALLEY

This Morning A chance of rain before 7am, then a chance of rain and snow between 7am and 8am, then a chance of rain after 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Southeast wind 10 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

BOISE, ID – An Idaho Representative wants parents to have more control over their kids’ sex education in school.  Idaho Code currently requires parents to opt-out of sex ed if they don’t want their kids in the class.  House Bill 120 would change Idaho code to require an opt-in for kids to attend those classes. 

BOISE, ID – The entire state of Idaho could be a single time zone for half of the year.  House Bill 123 has been submitted and read for the first time yesterday.  It would change the Mountain Time Zone part of the state to remove Daylight Saving Time.