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Firefighters Respond to Report of Structure Fire to Find Burning Pile of Rubbish
CLARKSTON - Asotin County Fire District #1, Lewiston Fire Department and Asotin City Fire Department were dispatched Wednesday afternoon to a structure fire in a manufactured home park in Clarkston Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters responded to the call on Critchfield Road at about 3:30 p.m. According to Asotin County Fire District...
Alano Club seeks community support to continue aiding addiction recovery in Clarkston
CLARKSTON, WA - The Alano Club was started in the 1930s in the United States due to Alcoholics Anonymous not being allowed to own real estate. Therefore, the Alano Club was created to provide a sober space for those facing drug and or alcohol addictions. Their name holds an important...
Clarkston Man Arrested After Attempting to Evade Police During Traffic Stop
CLARKSTON - A 42-year-old man was arrested after attempting to evade a traffic stop on Wednesday. An Asotin County Deputy initiated the stop after identifying a driver who had an active warrant out of Asotin County for felony stalking. Britton Hanson of Clarkston tried to escape by driving erratically and...
Lewiston Fire Department Quickly Knocks Down RV Fire
LEWISTON - The Lewiston Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 1200 block of 16th Avenue at 4:50 p.m. The caller stated the fire was in a fifth-wheel camp trailer and nearby structures could be threatened. Initial crews arrived within 4 minutes and quickly knocked down...
Northern Lights Expected to be Visible in our Region and Much of the U.S.
LEWISTON - Experts say a strong geomagnetic storm has created a high likelihood of northern lights activity in our region and across much of the U.S. on Friday night. The aurora borealis activity is expected to peak around midnight tonight. Auroral activity will remain elevated into Saturday night, according to the Geophysical Institute at the University of Alaska in Fairbanks.
They smashed, they bashed at 36th annual demolition derby
The first Smash Bash demolition derby of 2024 had everything the event has become known for in the last 36 years. From big hits to masterclass-built vehicles ready to be rearranged from the carnage. However, Saturday’s show had an extra layer of drama at Freedom Northwest Arena on Albright Grade...
Crews Prepare to Pave Near Aht’Wy Plaza This Month
LEWISTON – Motorists should expect minor traffic changes on U.S. Highway 95 and U.S. Highway 12 at Aht’Wy Plaza near the Clearwater River Casino and Lodge as early as next week as crews prepare to pave the highway and ramps. The ongoing construction will shift in anticipation of paving operations:
Avista Says Power may be Turned off to Certain Locations to Avoid Wildfires This Year
LEWISTON - Avista is adding a new strategy to its wildfire mitigation plan. The utility announced this week that if extreme weather conditions are forecast, like low humidity and strong winds, Avista may turn off power in specific locations to help protect public safety. This is called a Public Safety Power Shutoff, or PSPS.
Man Charged With Felony Eluding After High-Speed Chase Near Lapwai
LEWISTON - A 42-year-old man is facing a felony eluding charge following a high-speed police chase near Lapwai on Saturday. According to court documents, at about 5:30 p.m. last Saturday, an Idaho State Police Trooper was on patrol, just north of Lapwai, on US95. The trooper observed a white Ford Focus traveling northbound at an "extremely high rate of speed."
Statewide and Regional Candidates to Speak at Clarkston Event on May 14
CLARKSTON - Four candidates requesting endorsement will speak to the Asotin County Democrats at the group’s May 14 meeting in Clarkston. The meeting comes days after the May 10 candidate filing deadline in Washington. Among those scheduled to appear either in person or via Zoom is Dr. Bernadine Bank, one of the democrats running for U.S. Representative in the fifth congressional district seat.
As ‘empowered’ cities ban encampments, homeless in state scatter in search of refuge
John Parke, known as “Cowboy,” is always ready to pack up and move. He stacks his black and blue tent, foam sleeping pad, and flannel-lined sleeping bag on top of a wagon that he hauls away every day at 7 a.m. before police arrive and order him and the other unhoused people of “camp town” to leave. ...
The Ackerland brothers are ready to cause destruction
Lineage is common in sports, whether on the court, field or diamond. But athletic pedigree also appears in unsuspecting areas, like a pit of vehicular destruction at a demolition derby. The derby is “in the blood” of the Ackerland brothers, and for the first time, all five local siblings will...
Man who Fled From Lewiston Police Traffic Stop in April Arrested Two Weeks Later
LEWISTON - A homeless man that fled from a Lewiston Police traffic stop in April was arrested after being spotted by police on Saturday. In the early morning hours on April 19, Lewiston Police began watching a sedan that was parked at a gas station on 16th Avenue in Lewiston. There were two occupants inside of the vehicle. The driver was later identified as 27-year-old Saxxon Vaughn, who is listed as homeless in court documents.
Kendrick baseball team claims district championship over two-time defending state champion Troy
OROFINO — The Kendrick, Potlatch, Clearwater Valley and Troy baseball teams on Saturday were playing for pride — and for hardware. All four teams had already secured spots in the Idaho Class 1A state tournament that starts Wednesday at Capital High School in Boise. The Rams of Kooskia downed the Loggers 3-1 in the third-place game. For the Tigers and the Trojans, the Whitepine League championship was on the line — and the title ended up in the hands (or paws) of Kendrick.
Red Cross equips Orofino residents with wildfire preparedness skills
OROFINO, ID – Yesterday American Red Cross volunteers visited Orofino to provide wildfire preparedness training to residents. Their goal was to visit 60 homes during their Thursday and Friday visit, to ensure as many people as possible stay safe in the case of a fire emergency. " I don't...
Lewiston Police Locate Child who Never Showed up at Boys & Girls Club on Monday
LEWISTON - At about 5:45 p.m. on Monday, Lewiston Police responded to a report of a missing 10-year-old juvenile from the Boys and Girls Club on Burrell Avenue in Lewiston. A parent went to pick up their child and discovered the child had not checked into the club as planned. Multiple officers and club staff members were involved in trying to locate the juvenile.
For this Lewis-Clark State College education grad, ‘inclusion’ is key
When Tessa Guinn was in high school, she never thought she’d end up staying near her hometown. “I was actually an exchange student my senior year, and I always figured as soon as I was done with school, I would be moving to Europe or something,” she said. “But then I met my husband and then started working in education, and I love it.”
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