On or about March 31, two White-tailed deer were left to waste near American Bar, just east of Cottonwood Idaho, close to the banks of Main Salmon River. Warning: graphic image in article

While officially released updates are still being released, Ben Johnson, a local worker from Lewiston, witnessed increased law enforcement presence in New Meadows, ID.

MOSCOW, Idaho — April 2, 2020 — The University of Idaho is rallying in different ways to help the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Here’s some of the ways U of I students, faculty and staff are answering the call:

Production of Redesigned 3D-Printed Respirator Masks Boosted

U of I College of Engineering is working with medical staff on the Palouse and in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley to fulfill the overwhelming demand for respirator masks and equipment sterilization systems at area hospitals.

 If physical therapy helps you eliminate pain or heal from an injury, surgery may not be needed. And even if surgery is required, you may benefit from pre-surgery physical therapy. 

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the distribution of hoarded personal protective equipment (PPE), including approximately 192,000 N95 respirator masks, to those on the frontline of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) response in New York and New Jersey.

COLFAX, WA-  At approximately 7:30 pm Deputies from the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office were notified of a vandalism complaint at the Nisqually John Recreational Area on  Wawawai Road approximately 25 miles SW of Pullman.

In the past 5 days the Lewiston Fire Department has responded to 3 structure fires which have resulted in almost a half million dollars in damage and property loss. These fires also resulted in injuries and the loss of multiple pets. We are fortunate that no firefighter injuries have occurred.

April Fools’ Day on April 1st has long been a day when practical jokes and tricks are played on the unaware. It’s a time when children convince their parents they’ve broken a bone. Parents get in on the planning, too. Classic April Fools’ jokes include caramel covered onions or fake doggy doo-doo in inconvenient places. Businesses launch impractical or unbelievable products for the fun of the day and newspapers print incredible headlines catching readers off guard.

(Boise) - In response to yesterday evening’s earthquake, Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) Division of Minerals, Public Trust, and Oil and Gas is working with operators to conduct initial checks on oil and gas wells in Payette County. No initial problems have been found.  IDL inspectors will be conducting further inspections of the facilities and wells through the end of the week.

Initial checks on surface mines across the state also have not indicated any problems. IDL field staff will continue to work with mine operators, as well as state and federal agencies in evaluating the situation. The main focus will be on facilities and water handling operations to ensure that earthen dams and holding ponds have not been damaged by the earthquake.

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