LEWISTON, IDAHO –Public Health – Idaho North Central District (PH-INCD) has confirmed the five newly
confirmed cases of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) in Nez Perce County. There are now ten confirmed cases of
COVID-19 in north central Idaho.

On March 28th, 2020, at 6:14 pm, the Idaho State Police responded to an injury four-wheeler crash on East Forks Road off SH8/SH3,near Bovill. Roy J. Nelson, 29, of Troy, Idaho, was traveling westbound on East Forks Road, riding a red 2002 Polaris ATV. Nelson failed to negotiate a right hand curve and drove off the south shoulder of the roadway down an embankment. Nelson was transported by Life Flight to St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. Nelson was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The crash is still under investigation.

Idaho is one of several states across the nation where the surge of newly laid-off workers is overwhelming state unemployment phone systems. 

Laid-off workers who need to file for benefits – or have questions about unemployment insurance – should file online or visit the agency website instead of calling the department. 

(Boise) – Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is alerting Idaho residents to COVID-19 scams occurring as a result of the global Coronavirus pandemic. These scams focus on multiple areas of consumer vulnerability in an attempt to capitalize on fears resulting from the pandemic.

BOISE – (March 30, 2020) – The economic effects of coronavirus and a crude oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia continue to be felt around the world and here in the Gem State – Idaho gas prices dropped by 14 cents in the last week, and the U.S. average for regular gasoline is about to fall under the $2/gallon mark.

Though the spirit of the mandate is clear, some workers and business owners are still unsure if the directive applies to them and if their activities are viewed as essential.

For the agriculture industry, here’s what it means to you.

Lewiston, Idaho. In the interest of public health, effective immediately, public access to all Lewiston School District facilities will be available on a limited basis until further notice. Individuals requiring access to complete business transactions are requested to call ahead to the Lewiston School District Central Services Administrative Office, 208.748.3000, to make the necessary arrangements.

(BOISE) - The Idaho Department of Lands manages about a million acres of forests growing on Idaho Endowment Lands. In fiscal year 2019, $1.3 billion in services and goods (including Idaho-produced toilet paper) were generated from timber harvests on endowment land. Timber sales generated $77 million in revenue, supported more than 6,600 jobs, and more than $270 million in wages.

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information leading to the arrest and capture of WILLIAM “Bill” PEARLE JAMES, for the attempted murder of two sheriff’s deputies on March 29, 2020.

James was last seen in the area of New Meadows, Idaho.
Members of the public are cautioned not to confront this individual but to contact law enforcement immediately as he should be considered armed and dangerous.

Adams County Sheriff’s Office: (208) 253-4227

Sheriff - Ryan Zollman
rzollman@co.adams.id.us

Undersheriff - Christopher Green
cgreen@co.adams.id.us

State capital grant will meet requirements of Trueblood court settlement by providing for construction a new 32-bed behavioral health facility

OLYMPIA, WA -The Washington State Department of Commerce, in partnership with the state Health Care Authority, has awarded $1.96 million to help fund construction of a new 32-bed behavioral health facility in Spokane.

On March 30th each year, National Doctors Day honors the professionals for their dedication and contributions to society and the community. Their dedication puts the patient first time and again. On National Doctors Day, we say “thank you” to our physicians for all that they do for us and our loved ones.

Check out the activities of Lewiston Police Department

BOISE — Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney asked Gov. Brad Little to delay Idaho’s May 19 Primary.

In a letter issued to Little on Friday, Denney cited “serious concerns” over holding the election next month and asked the governor to push it to at least June 16.

CONFIRMED by: Adams County Sheriff's Office and City of New Meadows

Please avoid Highway 55 between New Meadows and McCall.
Police activity is occurring in the area in response to a situation with an active shooter

Please allow law enforcement, fire and ems space to work. It is for your safety and theirs.

No further information at this time.