Day Shift handled the following notable calls in Kootenia County.

Newest $100 million grant round prioritized industries with disproportionate impacts such as restaurants, fitness centers and indoor entertainment venues

OLYMPIA, WA – The state Department of Commerce today announced that over 7,800 small businesses will receive a Working Washington grant. Gov. Jay Inslee announced the new round of business assistance in November and approved $100 million for the grants.

THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT REINFORCES THE IMPORTANCE OF RECREATIONAL SHOOTING ACTIVITIES ON PUBLIC LANDS

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today issued guidance designed to protect and expand recreational shooting opportunities on BLM-managed public lands. More than 99 percent of the 245 million surface acres managed by the agency are currently open to recreational shooting, and this guidance will help ensure that these activities are allowed to continue wherever possible.

“Recreational shooting is a longstanding tradition for millions of Americans, and the Department is proud to support this popular pastime as a key component of the BLM’s multiple-use mission,” said Casey Hammond, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management. “Working with local communities, our state agency partners, and other key stakeholders, we will continue to ensure that public lands remain open to recreational shooting, allowing Americans to pass down our nation’s rich outdoor heritage to future generations.”

Osteoarthritis, more commonly known as simply “arthritis,” is a degenerative condition that impacts the joints. The connecting joints between bones are made of cartilage, and if that cartilage wears out, it can cause bones to grind and scrape together in ways they were not meant to. Getting older is considered one of the main causes of arthritis; our joints simply wear out as we age. However, there are other factors that can increase the likelihood of developing arthritis. These can include genetics, injuries, repetitive physical jobs, participating in high-impact sports and being overweight. Arthritis commonly affects weight-bearing joints, such as the hips and knees, but it can also develop in many other joints..

(The Center Square) – A second round of stimulus checks, this time in the amount of $600, is being sent out this week, the U.S. Treasury Department said Wednesday.

Referred to as economic impact payments, the $600 check individuals will receive is part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021, a bill President Donald Trump signed Sunday.

LEWISTON, ID - In Lewiston, it'll be a cold and rainy day, whereas across the Palouse and Prairie there will be snow. 

On December 30, 2006, former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein was executed by hanging at an Iraqi military base called Camp Justice, after being convicted of crimes against humanity by the Iraqi Special Tribunal for the Dujail massacre—the killing of 148 Iraqi Shi'ites in the town of Dujail—in 1982, in retaliation for an assassination attempt against him. Hussein ruled Iraq with an iron fist after becoming president in 1979, before being toppled by a U.S.-led invasion in 2003.

LEWISTON, ID - Two people were transported to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center with minor injuries following a head-on collision at the east end of the Interstate Bridge on 12/30/20, at about 1247 hours.

LEWISTON, ID - There is an injury accident on top of the Lewiston Hill involving a car and a semi. Please use caution if you're on the hill as weather conditions have likely contributed to the accident. This post will be updated as more information is made available. 

CLARKSTON, WA - A two vehicle accident was reported in Clarkston on Maple Street in Clarkston. According to police chatter, a phone box was also damaged in the collision. It's a potential hit-and run as well. This post will be updated as more information is made available. 

As Idahoans prepare to welcome a new year, Troopers with the Idaho State Police remind motorists extra patrols remain out in force through this weekend with the goal of increasing safety by reducing DUI-related crashes.  

Take note all you outdoors enthusiasts! The start of the new year is a great time to hunt for waterfowl, fish for winter lakes, and enjoy the annual spectacle of bald eagles, snow geese, elk, and other wintering wildlife.

Lewiston, ID - A head on collision has been reported on the Interstate Bridge on the Idaho side. Medics are on the scene and law enforcement have been dispatched. Clarkston will be attempting to block off their end of the bridge, This post will be updated as more becomes available. 

Gov. Jay Inslee today announced a one-week extension of the "Stay Safe–Stay Healthy" proclamation, along with the statewide restrictions imposed. The extension of the statewide restrictions will now expire on January 11, 2021. No changes were made in the proclamation aside from the expiration date.