Monday, November 22 Kootenai County Fire Department's Engine 14 was involved in a rollover accident when returning from a call in the Cougar Gulch area.

Expect delays on US Highway 12. The road is closed at milepost 60 between Greer Grade Road and No Kid Lane, about 5 miles west of the Kamiah area. The road is blocked in both directions due to a multiple-vehicle crash. Lewis County Sheriffs urges drives to slow down in conditions as roads continue to worsen with falling snow.

PULLMAN — The Pullman Regional Hospital Auxilary is holding its 16th Annual Christmas Tree Raffle to support patient comfort and care items now through December 11.

SEATTLE — Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today Seattle-based online retailer Amazon will pay $2.5 million for selling highly regulated pesticides on its online platform without a license and without collecting information about their use as required by law.

POCATELLO – A Burley man was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine.

OLYMPIA – Drinking water for over 6 million Washington residents will be tested for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under rule changes adopted by the Washington State Board of Health (SBOH). The rule now sets State Action Levels (SALs) and requires widespread testing of public drinking water supplies for PFAS contamination. The changes will go into effect on January 1, 2022.  

HAYDEN - Idaho State Police are investigating a vehicle collision that occurred at 4:17 PM on US95 at Lancaster Road in Kootenai County.

LEWISTON – Nicole Burch, owner of Salted Charcuterie started her business to share her love of food with others and to be involved in the community. 

SPOKANE -- On Saturday, November 20 at about 2:30 p.m. Spokane Police Department officers responded to a vehicle collision at the intersection of Calispel and Wellesley Ave in North Spokane. A vehicle ran a stop sign, striking another car which was occupied by three people. Officers contacted the victim's vehicle and found all three occupants had minor injuries. Officers learned the driver who caused the collision had fled the scene on foot.

LEWISTON -- At approximately 12:00 p.m. today, Sacajawea Middle School activated their emergency response protocol and went into their "Secure" lockdown. 

SMITHS FERRY – State Highway 55 between Smiths Ferry and Round Valley will remain closed through Thanksgiving weekend (at least November 29) as crews work diligently to secure the rockslide area near the Rainbow Bridge, about 20 miles south of Cascade.

LEWISTON – Tri-State Hospital Foundation’s 37th annual Festival of Trees took place over the last week to help the hospital & medical campus place community members and their health as the first priority.

TUMWATER — A Cowlitz County papermaking plant is facing nearly $140,000 in fines after one worker died and more than a dozen machine operators got sick with coronavirus (COVID-19).

Write to Santa so Santa can write back. Nez Perce Express Letters to Santa is working with DailyFly and a handful of elves to get your letters to Santa and Santa’s letter back. Print off the letterhead or pick some up at our mailbox locations to write the letter and put it in a one of our mailboxes by December 13th.

Mailboxes can be found at the following locations:

Nez Perce Express

Vig's Health Food and Discount Supplements

Owl Pharmacies and Owl Home Medical (Lewiston and Clarkston)

Century 21 Price Right

Community Bank

Team Idaho Real Estate (Moscow Idaho)

Moscow Pullman Building Supply (Moscow and Pullman locations)

Pullman Grocery Outlet

Legacy Floors LLC (Pullman WA)

Thank you to the Employees of Northwest Children’s Home for making this a possibility for their students.