LEWIS-CLARK VALLEY:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 85. East wind 3 to 5 mph.   

Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Exercise can help you avoid falls—and keep your independence
About one in three U.S. adults age 65 or older falls each year. More than half of adults over 65 report problems with movement, including walking 1/4 mile, stooping and standing. Group-based exercises led by a physical therapist can improve movement and balance and reduce your risk of falls. It can also reduce your risk of hip fractures (95 percent of which are caused by falls).

Brake, don't swerve

If there's enough distance between you and the animal, tap the brakes (to warn any drivers behind you), honk, then brake.

If the collision seems unavoidable, don't swerve. Swerving could cause an even bigger accident. Instead, stay in control of your vehicle, slow down as much as possible, and report the accident to the police and your insurer.

CLARKSTON, WA – The Asotin County Family Aquatic Center will be closed this weekend.  They’re closing the doors at 3:30 Friday afternoon and will re-open on Monday morning.  The closure is to give them the opportunity to clean and repair parts of the facility that can’t be worked on while it’s in use. 

LEWIS-CLARK VALLEY:

Today: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.  

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

LEWISTON, ID – The man found floating in the Snake River yesterday has been identified.  52 year-old Michael E. Krickel from Sparks, Nevada was found around 3:00 pm yesterday under the Southway Bridge on the Lewiston side.  Nez Perce County Sheriff’s deputies along with the Lewiston Police and Fire departments pulled him from the river. 

Can this Injury or Condition be Prevented?

If you have knee pain, you may be able to delay the need for surgery by working with a physical therapist to improve the strength and flexibility of the muscles that support and move the knee. This training could even help you avoid surgery altogether. Participating in an exercise program designed by a physical therapist can be one of your best protections against knee injury. And staying physically active in moderately intense physical activities and controlling your weight through proper diet might help reduce the risk of osteoarthritis of the knee getting worse.

The Clearwater River Casino will be hosting Diamond Rio on May 11^th. Diamond Rio is an American country music band. Diamond Rio has recorded nine studio albums, four Greatest Hits compilations and received four Group of the Year awards

 What to do if you hit an animal

If you're in any type of car accident, make sure you and your passengers are okay. After that:

1. Pull to the side of the road and put on your emergency lights
2. Use flares (if you have them) to warn other drivers
3. Call the police and report the accident