ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: January 6th, 1838, Samuel Morse's telegraph system was demonstrated for the first time. He did so at the Speedwell Iron Works in Morristown, New Jersey.

In Idaho, 2 in 5 tested homes across the state have higher-than-recommended radon levels. January is Radon Action Month, and the Department of Health and Welfare is encouraging Idahoans to test their homes for radon, especially because more people are working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

OLYMPIA – After public review and feedback, the Washington Department of Ecology has revised four water quality permits to allow sterile, all-female steelhead to be raised in marine net pens, instead of Atlantic salmon. 

The Washington State Hospitality CEO Anthony Anton, made it known about his displeasure with Governor Jay Inslee's plan for re-opening the state of Washington, and is calling the plan, "a road-map to near complete collapse." 

Governor Brad Little has decided that after weeks of discussion, schools will now be permitted to allow more than 10 spectators at sporting events across the state. 

OLYMPIA – Washington Gov. Jay Inslee appointed two new members to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission: King County resident Fred Koontz and Jefferson County resident Lorna Smith.

LEWISTON, ID - On January 5, 2021, approximately 1154 hours, Idaho State Police along with the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office investigated a crash, northbound on US 95 at milepost 308, in front of the Clearwater River Casino.

The two vehicle crash that took place yesterday south of Pullman on 195 claimed the life of Genesee resident Edward Meyer, who was pronounced deceased at the scene, and injured three others in the other vehicle.

PULLMAN, WA - Police Officers and medical personnel have responded to a reported head on collision on U2195. This accident is reportedly just five miles south of Pullman. US195 is blocked due to the accident, and traffic is being diverted away from the scene. Long delays are expected. This post will be updated once more information has been made available. 

You need a new hunting and fishing license before your first outing of 2021. You might procrastinate, and then run around looking for an open store to buy a hunting or fishing license because you’re leaving early for your first trip, or buy it right away and have peace of mind, as well as a full year of hunting and fishing. 

LEWISTON, ID - State police have cut traffic down to one lane on either side and fire crews have put out the vehicle that was engulfed in flames. Victims from both vehicles made it out of their vehicles by the time the fire was blazing. 

LEWISTON, ID - An injury collision has been reported on Highway-12 by Nez Perce Express. Medics have been dispatched and are en route as well as law enforcement. It is a 2-vehicle collision and all occupants are out of their vehicles. There are reports that one of the vehicles is on fire as well. 

This post will be upddated as more details become available: 

LEWISTON, Idaho – The annual Lewis-Clark Valley Martin Luther King Jr. and Idaho Human Rights Day of Service, coordinated by Lewis-Clark State College, the Lewiston YWCA and community members, will be virtual this year on Jan. 18.