OROFINO, ID – A Nezperce, ID man died yesterday after failing to yield to an Idaho State Police Trooper.  A report from the ISP says a Trooper tried to stop 37-year-old Michael H. Gerten who was headed for a road closure. 

ASOTIN, WA – Kindergarten screening is coming up for kids in the Asotin-Anatone School District.  Kindergarten for the 2019-2020 school year will be full time.

The registrations are May 2^nd from 7:40 am until 2:00 pm.  Registrations on May 3^rd run from 7:40 am until 11:00 am.

LEWISTON, ID – A pharmacy technician has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for stealing medications and selling them.  44-year-old Marcella Moore was convicted for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances.  Moore will also have to serve three years supervised release after her release from prison and she’ll have to pay the Owl Pharmacy $30,000.

Join our team and help us raise money for Walk MS on May 4th at 10am located at Swallows Park. Raise $100 and get a Walk MS T-shirt. Thank you for Walking to create a world free of MS!

LEWISTON, ID – One of three people charged with being involved in the killing of Sarah Warden was in court today.  The court hearing was for a change of plea, but it there was no action today except to schedule another court date.  

KAMIAH, ID – The American Red Cross of Idaho has opened a shelter in Kamiah for people affected by the flooding.  The shelter is at the Life Center Pentecostal Church at 4432 Highway 12 in Kamiah.

***UPDATE***  A Moscow man has been arrested and is now in jail in connection with this robbery.  A press release says Whitman County Deputies and Moscow Police Officers searched a home in Moscow and seized items related to the robbery.  The Moscow man is charged with Grand Theft.

Yesterday at 9:30 am, the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office received a report of the robbery in which an employee reported a person entering the store, displaying a firearm, and demanding money. 

LAPWAI, ID - If you live in low-lying lands, the Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee suggests you get ready to evacuate.  The rising rivers, creeks, and potential for slides are prompting the warning.  

A release from the Tribe says you should pack only belongings that are necessary like a change of clothes, medication, toiletries, and things like that

STITES, ID - Homeowners, churches, and businesses are trying to figure out the next step in Stites, ID.  Flooding from the South Fork Clearwater River has covered streets, yards, and basements.  

LAPWAI, ID – The Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee has declared a state of emergency and is asking for volunteers.  The emergency is heavy flooding on and near the Nez Perce Reservation.  Creeks and rivers are expected to rise leading to more and worsening flooding.  That, in turn, can lead to landslides, rockslides, and mudslides.

IDAHO COUNTY, ID – There is water crossing Highway 12 at Milepost 74 right now.  The Idaho County Sheriff has closed several roads and is warning that others have water on them or nearly on them.

Weather brought to you by Nez Perce Express in Lewiston, next to the Clearwater River Casino.

Physical Therapy Can Help With Carpal Tunnel

Typing, writing and jobs that require repetitive lifting continue to be a threat for developing the condition known as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). The debilitating syndrome is named for the tunnel surrounding the nerves connecting your wrist, hand and fingers.

Lumber mill seeking to fill a full-time heavy equipment operator position in the log yard.  Heavy equipment experience is preferred.  The applicant must complete powered industrial safety training.  Knowledge of log species and the ability to identify log species is required.  Preference will be given to applicants with previous mill experience.  Excellent wage and benefit package.  Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license.

GRANGEVILLE, ID / OROFINO, ID – The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for areas around Orofino and Grangeville.  The flood watch is for small creeks in the area and for the South Fork Clearwater River at Stites.