WASHINGTON DC -- Today, Idaho’s U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch and U.S. Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher joined the other 48 Republican Senators and 155 Republican members of the House of Representatives in challenging President Biden’s vaccine mandate under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) by introducing a joint resolution of disapproval of the mandate. 

TUMWATER — The number of people involved in registered apprenticeship programs statewide has reached an all-time high.

SPOKANE  – Senior United States District Judge Rosanna M. Peterson sentenced Maddesyn George, age 27, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, to 78 months (six-and-a-half years) in federal custody for voluntary manslaughter and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. 

OLYMPIA – Consumers use hundreds of items every day, many of which contain chemicals that are hazardous to human health or the environment. The Department of Ecology is seeking public input to determine which potentially hazardous chemicals it should regulate in consumer products. The 60-day comment period begins Nov. 17 and the public can provide feedback through the agency’s website. The draft regulatory actions include restrictions on:

POST FALLS -- On Thusday, November 18, around 12:37 a.m., the Post Falls Police Department and Kootenai County Fire and Rescue (KCFR) responded to the 1900 block of East Mullan Avenue for an abandoned house on fire and fully engulfed.

Asotin County Search and Rescue wish to offer their deepest condolences to Clearwater County Search and Rescue, and K9 Handler Doug Hoffman on their loss of K9 Kanobi. Both Doug and Kanobi are outstanding examples of what Search and Rescue work is all about, not only finding those who are lost but also teaching and mentoring up and coming teams.

HARRISON - On Wednesday, November 17 at around 8:10 p.m. the Kootenai County 911 Center received a call from a homeowner in the Gotham Bay area reporting a possible burglary in progress at his residence.

Two mule deer bucks harvested during October in the Slate Creek drainage near Lucile in Idaho County tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease, according to Idaho Fish and Game. Under Fish and Game’s CWD strategic plan, both hunters have been notified that their bucks tested positive. 

LEWISTON -- On Wednesday, November 17, at about 4:15 p.m., Lewiston Police and Lewiston Fire were dispatched to a two-vehicle head-on collision on the Levee Bypass near the corner at the Confluence. Arriving officers found a 2002 BMW 525 on its side and a 2019 Honda Rav4, both on the north side of Levee Bypass.

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LC Valley: Cloudy skies with winds ESE at 5-10mph. Overcast with showers at time overnight- 60% chance of rain. WInds ESE at 5-10mph. 45/40

Palouse Area: Cloudy with winds ESE at 5-10mph. Showers early becoming steady light rain overnight- 60% chance of rain. Winds ESE at 5-10mph. 41/35

Prairie Area: Cloudy skies with winds S at 5-10mph. Cloudy with rain and snow showers- 50% chance of precip. Winds SSW at 5-10mph. 39/33 

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LEWISTON -- Markham Davis and his friend are taking the ultimate step of giving this holiday season spending their days helping community members in the valley free of charge. Their overall goal is to simply help make the community a better place. 

OLYMPIA – Childhood flu vaccine rates have dropped significantly this fall compared to the previous two flu seasons. Now, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is encouraging families to get themselves and their children vaccinated as soon as possible to keep people safe and out of the hospital, especially as we head into the holiday season.

BOISE – Governor Brad Little and First Lady Teresa Little invite Idahoans to view the Idaho State Capitol’s Christmas Tree and Capitol Christmas decorations beginning the week of Nov. 22.