LEWISTON -- Today the fire department welcomes our newest employee, Casey Strong. Casey is filling the position of fire inspector that was created when Julian Sorrell was promoted to the division chief position in June.

BOISE  – Governor Brad Little and the entire Idaho congressional delegation told President Joe Biden in a letter Friday that Idaho expects the federal government to uphold the most stringent vetting standards in the resettlement of Afghan refugees to Idaho.

MOSCOW — Due to several cases of COVID-19 contracted by staff in the Moscow Finance Department, the in-person utility billing service has been suspended. Services will continue to be provided through phone and email. Residents may call 208-883-7043 or email utilitybilling@ci.moscow.id.us.

Martha F. Gustin

Martha F. Gustin, of Kooskia, died Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, at 67 in St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. Malcom’s Brower-Wann Funeral Home of Lewiston is in charge of arrangements.

BOISE – With school districts across Idaho reporting substitute teacher shortages, Governor Brad Little announced today new steps he is taking to expand the pool of substitute teachers so students can continue to learn in person.

On September 11, 2021, at approximately 2:25 p.m. The Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle injury crash on State Highway 99 at mile marker 10, approximately 1.7 miles south of Troy, Idaho, in Latah County.

Air quality has improved throughout the Nez Perce Reservation. The Air Quality Advisory is lifted. Although air quality conditions have improved, depending on fire and wind activity, wildfire smoke may move in and out of the area and some areas may be more impacted than others.  

KAMIAH -- After learning of 2 more confirmed cases of teachers this weekend, one more planning to test, and a confirmed student case in grades 3 & 5, The Kamiah School District has decided to ask parents to quarantine students in each 3rd and 5th-grade class beginning Monday, September 13th per the current board adopted protocol for contact tracing of students and staff. This is in addition to 1 of our 2nd-grade classrooms and both 4th-grade classrooms.

MOSCOW — The University of Idaho invites the community to participate in suicide and campus safety awareness events that promote a welcoming and comfortable environment that will carry through the academic year as part of Katy Benoit Campus Safety Awareness Month. 

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"My fellow Washingtonians, today marks the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people in this country on September 11, 2001. As we remember this tragedy and honor our nation’s resilience, this time is also an opportunity to strengthen our national consciousness and consider what we can keep doing to advance freedom.

21-L13912 Disabled Vehicle

Incident Address: Thain Grade & Nez Perce Grade

Lewiston ID 83501

Disposition: INA Time Reported: 07:44:11

Cad Comments: Stalled vehicle.

Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued the following statement on the twentieth anniversary of the Tuesday, September 11, 2001 (9/11), terrorist attacks