MOSCOW, ID - The Moscow Police Department and the Finance Departments, are cautioning Moscow residents about a new phone scam, that targets utility billing customers.

SEATTLE — Attorney General Bob Ferguson today filed a consumer protection lawsuit against janitorial services company National Maintenance Contractors. National took advantage of immigrants with limited English proficiency and promised them the independence of business ownership. Unfortunately, in reality, National locked its franchisees into contracts that often left them earning less than minimum wage, paying exorbitant fees, and with little ability to advocate for themselves.

LEWISTON, ID - 8X World Champion Calf-Roper, Joe Beaver, is set to return to Lewiston for the second annual Joe Beaver Roping School, originally set up by event organizer, Tracy Hammond. Beaver will be teaching students Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, April 10-12. 

PULLMAN, WA - The Pullman Police Department posted a reminder on its social media Tuesday morning, reminding drivers that the month of April, is "Distracted Driving Awareness Month". The Pullman Police Department also posted some alarming statistics over Distracted Driving.

IDAHO FALLS, ID -  A pedestrian was killed on the morning of April 6, as he was attempting to help the driver of a vehicle that had slid into the median. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. 

OLYMPIA – April 6, 2021 – Washington State Parks will reopen the newly renovated Goldendale Observatory State Park Heritage Site on April 24, on a limited schedule.

While some days it’s hard to tell....spring really is here. Now through April 17th, you can save up to $200 when you bundle select tires, wheels, and brakes.  It’s one of our biggest sales of the year. Schedule your next visit at http://www.lesschwab.com/sale?utm_source=partnerships&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=lewiston_dailyfly. Or stop by and check out the Les Schwab Spring Tire Sale for yourself.  Les Schwab. Where doing the right thing matters!

CLARKSTON, WA - The Clarkston Fire Department responded to a reported vehicle fire at the Bi-Mart Parking lot in Clarkston on Tuesday at around 11 AM. As fire crews arrived, the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames, but the fire has since been put out. 

***UPDATE***

I spoke to Clarkston firefighters at the scene and they told me it was likely an electrical fire, as the fire started from underneath the dash. There was also a medical crew on standby in case the owner of the vehicle required medical attention. 

Daily Fly will update this post as more information is made available. 

The first Lewiston Food Truck Night of the season is Tuesday April, 13^th from 5-9pm at the Nez Perce County Fairgrounds. Admission is free, so come have a fun evening out with the family! There will be live music and a petting Zoo for children. If you are interested in being a vendor email deeneysicecream@gmail.com or message Lewiston Food Truck Night on Facebook. This event is sponsored by DailyFly.com, LCCU,  Coleman Oil, and Deeney’s Ice Cream!

The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office received the following notable calls on 4/5/21:

In one of those calls: A Deputy responded to a report that a 12-year-old male had threatened his grandparents with a knife because they told him to go to bed and took his X-Box away from him. The Deputy arrested the juvenile for aggravated assault. 21-14192

MOSCOW, Idaho — April 6, 2021 — A University of Idaho, Boise State University, and Idaho State University study published in Restoration Ecology demonstrates how genomic data could be used in conservation efforts, specifically translocation, or the moving of plants and animals from one location to another. Translocation is a key component of many conservation plans.

From 1920 to 1933, alcohol was prohibited in the United States. Truly a sad time for lovers of all brews everywhere. Thankfully, in 1933, President Roosevelt decided to lift the prohibition on alcohol. 

So on this date, April 6, 1933, Americans all across the United States lined up at their favorite bars or favorite public houses to have their first (LEGAL) alcoholic beverage in 13 years. Ever since that night, this day has been affectionately named, 'New Beer's Eve', a precursor to 'New Beers Day'. 

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is offering grants to small agriculture-related businesses in sectors that have suffered economically due to the coronavirus pandemic, but have been left out of earlier relief programs.