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Man Arrested for Holding Crisis Counselor at Knifepoint
CLARKSTON, WA - A 47-year-old Clarkston man was booked into the Asotin County Jail last night on charges of 1st-Degree Kidnapping and 3rd-Degee Assault. According to a Probable Cause Affidavit, Asotin County Sheriff's deputies responded to the 2200 block of South Slope Lane for a report of a man who reportedly held a crisis counselor against her will and threatened her with a knife.
Lewiston man accused of murder in Illinois
A Lewiston man accused of participating in a 2020 murder in Illinois is being extradited to the Prairie State. Cody Matthews, 29, was taken into custody under heavy police presence, but without incident, at the Lewiston Albertsons store Tuesday.
Woman Arrested in Lewiston After Allegedly Punching man and Slashing his Tires
LEWISTON - The Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office arrested a 51-year-old woman on Monday after she allegedly punched a man, made threats and damaged property with a knife. According to court documents, at about 8:50 p.m. on Monday, a Nez Perce County Deputy was dispatched to the 7500 block of Summerfield Drive in Lewiston. Dispatch advised that Renee Holt was reportedly at a residence, allegedly armed with a knife and slashing tires.
New Home Needed: Meet the Latest Adorable Pets Up for Adoption in Lewiston, ID
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Lewiston.
Fair opens with a sizzle
The gray, drizzly skies Thursday morning did nothing to slow the long line of cars waiting to pull into the Nez Perce County Fairgrounds for the first day of activities open to the public. Neither did the weather dampen the enthusiasm of scores of wide-eyed, squealing youngsters piling out of...
Company moving to Lewiston is negotiating for tax break
A manufacturer relocating to Lewiston is seeking a tax break from Nez Perce County that will be negotiated in the coming weeks. The Nez Perce County Commission declared its intent Monday to enter into an agreement with Northwest Fourslide in a unanimous vote.
Empowering Parents advisory group finishes its work
An advisory panel has wrapped up its review of the Empowering Parents education microgrant program. The group’s recommendations go to the State Board of Education in October. The parent advisory panel held its final meeting Thursday in Lewiston, putting the finishing touches on its summer work. There weren’t any...
Commanding Officer and crew members of the USS Idaho to be in Lewiston Wednesday for reception event
LEWISTON, Idaho – A submarine named the USS Idaho SSN 799 is roughly six months from being christened in what would be the first time in over 100 years. Tomorrow night (09/20) at Lewiston's Veterans of Foreign Wars Sourdough Post 10,043, folks will have the opportunity to hear from the USS Idaho's commander, and crew members and learn about the ship.
Idaho killing suspect Bryan Kohberger’s life behind bars revealed
(NewsNation) — University of Idaho killing suspect Bryan Kohberger isn’t getting special treatment in jail, despite recent reports. He has access to a computer so he can read documents about his case, but the computer doesn’t have internet access, NewsNation’s Brian Entin revealed on Monday night’s “Banfield.”
Airport board mulls new terminal
A study that will determine if the terminal at the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport should be remodeled or replaced will be completed in coming months. The airport authority board that oversees the transportation hub Tuesday approved the $99,999 study that will be paid for with Federal Aviation Administration money.
Lewiston woman killed in motorcycle crash
LEWISTON, Idaho — A woman died and a man received critical injuries after a motorcycle crash in Lewiston on Sunday. According to the Lewiston Police Department (LPD), the crash happened at about 1:20 p.m. in the area of 14th Street and 14th Avenue. LPD says the driver, James Weese, 25, of Orofino lost control of the motorcycle and hit a parked car.
The science of smoke and health
As more people are exposed to wildfire smoke each year, more researchers are questioning how that smoke could affect health outcomes. Dr. Keith Popovich is a pulmonologist at TriState Health in Clarkston. Though inconvenient, he said, the wildfire smoke in the Inland Northwest during the summer has generally been thought of as an irritant that mainly affects people with sensitive airways.
High school football week three final scores
LEWISTON, ID- The Lewiston Bengals picked up their second win of the season, beating Pendleton 39-12. The Clarkston Bantams started Greater Spokane League play, defeating East Valley 51-26 in the Bantams home opener. The Moscow Bears drop to 1-3 on the season, falling to Timberlake 38-28. The Pullman Greyhounds had...
Idaho College Town Is One Of The Top 10 COVID Hotspots In The US
It's not something that we think about too often in 2023: COVID-19. Maybe it's because we're all over it already or perhaps it's because we want to forget all of the limitations that it brought. One thing is for sure - we can't avoid what's happening right here in our backyard... an "uptick in cases."
Hells Canyon Pools denied permit for event center
ASOTIN — A conditional-use permit for the owners of Hells Canyon Pools to rent their Clarkston building for group events was unanimously rejected Monday night by the Asotin County board of commissioners. Owners Chad and Danielle Engle also got the thumbs-down from the Asotin County Planning Commission, based on...