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Attention Hunters, Changes to Chronic Wasting Disease Management Could Affect Your Hunt
Deer hunters will see changed rules for chronic wasting disease management during the fall hunting season. There are additional mandatory testing requirements for several hunting units in Central Idaho near the U.S. 95/Highway 55 corridors south of Grangeville in response to a positive CWD case in the area last fall.
Fire destroys motorhome on Tammany Rd.
LEWISTON, IDAHO (KLEW) — A motorhome went up in flames on Tammany Rd. this past weekend. The Lapwai Volunteer Fire and Nez Perce County Fire Departments responding to the scene on Sunday Apr. 28th. Crews battled the fire for about 2 hours before they were able to put it...
Idaho Fish and Game is celebrating 125 years of conserving Idaho's wildlife
Winchester park staff will begin the derby at 8 a.m. The fishing trailer will be available to supply all the needed fishing gear on a first-come, first-serve basis starting at 10:30 a.m. Fish and Game staff will be available throughout the morning to visit with participants and providing fishing instruction.
Chacon Family “Embraces the Wilderness Ethic” and Gives Back to Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness
KAMIAH - To celebrate National Volunteer Recognition Month, the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests are sharing the stories of some of the dedicated volunteers who are passionate about our forests. Moose Creek District Ranger Ron Tipton explained that “The Moose Creek Ranger District simply could not meet its resource stewardship mission without the hard work and dedication of our volunteers, especially in the wilderness, which requires expertise in both modern and traditional methods to repair and maintain historic facilities such as Moose Creek Ranger Station, which is the hub for our wilderness youth conservation, public recreation, fire management, and outfitter guides programs.”
Motorhome a Total Loss After Catching Fire on Webb Road
LAPWAI - At about 5:40 p.m. on Sunday, the Lapwai Fire Department and Nez Perce County Fire responded to the report of a motor home on fire on Webb Road, near the intersection with Waha Road. According to Lapwai Fire Chief William Skiles, upon arrival, the vehicle was fully engulfed....
Man Hospitalized After Friday Crash on US95 South of Lapwai
LAPWAI - Idaho State Police responded to a single vehicle crash that occurred on Friday morning near Lapwai. According to police, at 11:10 a.m., a maroon 2011 Kia Sorento was being driven southbound by a 63-year-old Caldwell man, on US95 near milepost 297, approximately 3 miles south of Lapwai in Nez Perce County.
Analysis: Uncle Sam helps rural Idaho schools — but only to a limited degree
Built in 1954, Cottonwood’s school gymnasium has an aging entryway and single-stall restrooms. An $855,000 upgrade is part of the district’s five- to 10-year plan. Cottonwood could use a federal program to help get the job done. Superintendent Jon Rehder says it’s the best way, and basically the only way, to use the federal funding.
Nez Perce-Clearwater Forests to prepare Environmental Impact Statement for End of the World Project Area
KAMIAH - The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests have issued a Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for an area south of Grangeville referred to as "End of the World." Located approximately six miles south of Grangeville, the End of the World project area encompasses approximately 49.565...
Clearwater high school teacher charged for child exploitation
Clearwater, IDAHO (KLEW) — A Clearwater High School teacher has been found guilty of felony exploitation of an underage student. 24-year-old Kammeron Mangun has been sentenced to 10 years behind bars. Mangun pled guilty to the charge back in December. He was a P.E. teacher and coach at Clearwater...
Grangeville man killed in logging truck accident
Potlatch, Idaho (KLEW News) — A fatal crash east of Potlatch has taken the life of a Grangeville man. Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating the crash that happened Thursday, Apr. 18th at the intersection of state Highways Six and Nine. A logging truck with over-length logs traveling out...
Rams charge ahead in sweep of Bulldogs
GENESEE —The Clearwater Valley Rams of Kooskia outshined the Genesee Bulldogs on all three levels in a Whitepine League baseball doubleheader on Friday. The Rams downed the Bulldogs 13-1 and 11-0 at Genesee High School. The sweep gave Clearwater Valley (10-11, 7-5) its third straght win. With the victories, the Rams have a winning record after hovering around .500 since April 2.
Lawsuit against county dismissed
Nez Perce County was granted summary judgment in a lawsuit filed by Riverview Marina because the county awarded a bid to another company. Second District Judge Adam Green dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice Wednesday and granted the county’s motion for summary judgment, meaning the case was dismissed before it went to trial.
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