Get your weekly dose of business insights and updates by signing up for our new Biz Bits newsletter curated every Monday by Business Editor Elaine Williams. RIGGINS Salmon River Joint School District 243 patrons will go to the polls May 16 to vote on a maintenance and operations levy of $495,000. 2 min read. OROFINO, ID - On Friday, May 5, Dworshak Fisheries Complex and the Nez Perce Tribe is inviting you to enjoy a day of fun, fishing and food at Tunnel Pond in Orofino!. The grand opening/ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Kamiah Skate Park organized by the Upriver Youth Leadership Council (UYLC) is scheduled to take place Saturday, May 6 from 12-2 p.m. GRANGEVILLE - At approximately 9:40 p.m. on Monday, Idaho County deputies were on patrol on Highway 95 near milepost 247, north of Grangeville. GRANGEVILLE A benefit for Theresa Aiken is set for Saturday, May 6. Success! KAMIAH Idaho County sheriffs deputies are investigating an incident involving two men who sustained gunshot wounds on the Woodland Grade road You might just find that you never want to leave. There were no human Impacts include increased wildfire danger and increased potential for heat exhaustion and/or heat stroke. Winners of the Illustrating America Contest in each division are: A fuels reduction and forest health project near Kooskia has been given the go by the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. BOISE - Controlled hunt application period for deer, elk, pronghorn, swan and fall black bear and turkey runs May 1 through June 5. COTTONWOOD Cottonwood Joint School District 242 will ask its patrons to support a $200,000 one-year supplemental levy on May 16. GRANGEVILLE Leading awards at this years Central Idaho Art Association 2023 Spring Art Show was Jackie Zumalt. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. According to the Lewis County Sheriff, three people were shot and killed around 5 p.m. Monday near 3rd St. and Dreyer Ln. There was an error processing your request. There was a problem saving your notification. Breaking News. Sign up today to have headlines, breaking news or our weekly sports newsletter, the Rundown, delivered straight to your inbox. Kamiah Chamber of Commerce/Facebook. Jerome. The distribution was scheduled for 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and OROFINO, ID - A 41-year-old man was arrested on multiple felony charges in Clearwater County over the weekend. KAMIAH, Idaho. Deputies responded to the motel at 1004 Third St. at about 5 p.m. Monday after someone reported gunshots. We won't share it with anyone else. Breaking News Alert All proceeds support our little librar. While searching the vehicles associated with the two suspects, law enforcement reportedly located over , LEWISTON, ID - Lewis-Clark State College students and faculty will make two days of presentations during the 14th annual LC State Research Symposium set for May 4-5, 2023. There were no fire hydrants in the area, forcing crews to set up a water shuttle operation to support the engines. Error! Everything but the metal trusses holding the bridge together were replaced, including all the lumber. The two students partnered with The Laurel Center of Winchester to hold an awareness event. OROFINO, ID - On Friday, May 5, Dworshak Fisheries Complex and the Nez Perce Tribe is inviting you to enjoy a day of fun, fishing and food at Tunnel Pond in Orofino!. 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Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. A farm in Idaho is pioneering a new way to grow the state's most famous crop: potatoes. Low 46F. Immediately our family group chat was flooded with pictures of the ruins, updates on the fire and old photos from our own days as students amid Highlands halls. told the Idaho County Free Press Monday night. Kimberly. The distribution was scheduled for 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and OROFINO, ID - A 41-year-old man was arrested on multiple felony charges in Clearwater County over the weekend. Aug. 20Idaho Fish and Game officials said the whitetail deer die-off localized in the Kamiah area is being caused by a hemorrhagic disease. The pursuit ended on a dead end road when officers said Anderson pulled out a 12-gauge shotgun and fired. Students will return to in person instruction using Century High Schools facility for the rest of the year. KAMIAH - The Idaho Animal Rescue Network had planned a free pet food distribution event on Thursday at the at the Tribal Housing Office in Kamiah, but when workers arrived, they discovered all the pet food had been stolen. Error! After a productive final season for the Texas Longhorns, linebacker DeMarvion Overshown heard his name called in the third round of the NFL draft at No. Partly to mostly cloudy. Partly cloudy early followed by cloudy skies overnight. SHELBIE HARRIS, sharris@journalnet.com. Woman previously convicted of killing cyclist arrested Saturday night after 2 pedestrians killed on West Plains, Spokane fire crews rescue 3 pets from blaze on Third Avenue on Saturday night , 2 Washington State Patrol troopers, 19-year-old driver injured in I-90 crash early Sunday morning , 'He was my best friend': 21-year-old sentenced to 6 1/2 years in prison for fatal Cheney-Spokane Road crash , Cheney High School student dies after incident during PE class . The vehicle accelerated to 104 mph before stopping for deputies. You have permission to edit this article. KAMIAH, Idaho Three people are dead following a motel shooting in Kamiah, Idaho, on Monday night, according to the Lewis County Sheriff's Office. The Lewiston Tribune recently launched a new afternoon newsletter featuring stories and photos that will appear online before they are published in the newspaper. Create a password that only you will remember. KAMIAH, Idaho A former participant in an armed occupation at an Oregon wildlife refuge in 2016 has been I cannot understand the degree to which you responded.. The prescribed burn area is a 314-acre meadow located along Red River Road (County Road , WHITE BIRD The White Bird Community Library will be having a yard sale on Saturday, May 6, at the library. Jerome. CRAIGMONT The 32nd annual Craigmont citywide yard sale is Saturday, May 6. The 35 members meet each Tuesday at lunch for trivia. Updated: Apr 29, 2023 / 04:38 PM CDT. KAMIAH The Kamiah High School (KHS) partnered with the University of Idaho (U of I) premedical students and St. Marys Health to put on a Doc for a Day on March 16 for high school students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. Because the grass was greener on the other side. WebBREAKING NEWS: Crews Battling Fire in Kamiah KAMIAH, ID - Firefighters are fighting a large fire in at least one Kamiah business this evening. Investigation into the cause is ongoing. Jerry Springer, former Cincinnati mayor and talk show host, dead at 79, As more head outside to enjoy nice weather, police warn that car thefts could increase, Crosswalk Youth Center getting new shelter through state funding, Estate sale at historic home, known as Mary's Place, nestled in Sacred Heart campus, WSU's Daiyan Henley taken with the 85th pick by the LA Chargers. GRANGEVILLE A blood drive is set for tomorrow, Thursday, April 27, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 403 N. Partly cloudy this evening with more clouds for overnight. KAMIAH, Idaho (AP) Authorities are investigating a shooting that left three people dead at a rural motel in north-central Idaho on Monday evening. It appears all three of the people killed where acquainted and there is not an ongoing threat to the public, the sheriffs office said. The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District #25 Board of Trustees has approved a plan for Highland High School students going forward. The investigation is continuing and the case is being considered a murder-suicide. Choose wisely! PULLMAN, Wash. - The Rotary Club of Pullman will host its 75th Anniversary Celebration from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 13 in the View Room at the Gladish Community Center. According to the Idaho County Sheriff's Office, deputies stopped a vehicle for speeding, doing approximately 80 mph in a 65 mph zone. 1983-2023. Sign in Home Local Headlines Coronavirus Original Recommend Entertainment Entertainment Celebrities TV & Videos Music Movies Visual Art The victims have been identified as Maden McAnear, 31, and Chip Brooks, 57. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Record-breaking daytime heat will be present across the Northern Rockies through Wednesday, June 30. (The Center Square) Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward stood before a crowd at the Spokane Police Department South Precinct in the East Central neighborhood to pre-empt an announcement by the City Council. BOISE, Idaho (AP) Why did 2,500 sheep cross the road? The investigation remains ongoing. COTTONWOOD Summerfest is coming, but not in July. July 20, 2021 The Pocatello Fire Department reports that at around 4 a.m. on Friday they got a call about a structure fire at the D building at Highland High School. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. with the walk beginning at 9 a.m. In a unanimous vote, the Pocatello /Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees approved a plan to return to in-person instruction for Highland High School using Century High Schools facilities to finish out the 2022-2023 school year. Hundreds of dollars' worth of dog food earmarked for low-income pet owners in Kamiah was stolen from the Idaho Animal Rescue Newtork on Thursday. The sheriffs office is being assisted by the Idaho State Police, the Nez Perce and Idaho County coroners and Kamiah Fire-Rescue. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED. Gruesome freak accident in P.E. The 'Kids Fishing Fiesta' will run from 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and is open to children 13 & under (must be accompanied by an adult). Breaking News. There will also be baked goods for sale. The sheriffs office is working with detectives from the Idaho State Police and said further information would be available at a later date. KAMIAH A recreational vehicle trailer was a total loss after it was engulfed by a fire Monday night on Lawyer Creek Road west of Kamiah. He said he was depressed, had been drinking and was upset because of what he believed was governmental overreach in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The blaze was reported around 4 a.m. Friday during heavy snowfall and is currently burning out of control. You have permission to edit this article. Digital subscription only $3.40 per week. Officials now say that D building is a total loss. You have permission to edit this article. Push your limits and support the annual fundraiser for Syringa Hospice with a challenge ride up the 13 mile grade. COTTONWOOD The Pioneer Senior Citizens gather at noon for lunch every Tuesday. Kamiah. According to the Lewis County Sheriff, three people Fire crews were able to confirm that all parties were TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) People from around Idaho are still reacting to the fire that broke out at Highland High School in Pocatello very early Friday morning. ST. MARIES, ID - Approximately 197 Avista electric customers in the St. Maries, ID area will experience planned power outages on back-to-back days next week. Signup today! Century students will attend school in person Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays with remote learning on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. CLEARWATER VALLEY I love spring when the air smells fresh, and the hills begin to turn green. Young vineyards are grow Read moreA Vibrant Modern Community Emerges Overlooking the Columbia River, In sun-soaked Central Washington, overlooking the majestic Columbia River, Crescent Bar has long been the spot where Eastern and Western Washi Read moreCentral Washingtons Ultimate Playground Finds a Home at Crescent Ridge, Heres a list of vehicles that dont forget about style and can protect you if youre involved in an accident. KAMIAH, ID - Youth in Kamiah, ID will soon have a new place to ride around and showcase their skating/biking skills. A, KAMIAH The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. If the people behind the $79 million Clarkston High School bond could not succeed, its doubtful anyone can. The names of the deceased will be released after their families are notified, the sheriffs office said. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. KOOSKIA - Just past 8:00 p.m. on Sunday the Kooskia Fire Department and multiple other agencies were called to a home on fire near the intersection of Fall Avenue and Ping Street in Kooskia. Low 58F. She loved her God, said Sister Megan Sass, following Formans funeral, but didnt make a show of it.. She has been taking dual college credits for years to get a head start on her future after high school. The post is located at 3376 Tamarack Road, Bethman Addition. Sarah Miller. This afternoon newsletter keeps readers informed on the latest developments related to coronavirus. WASHINGTON - Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed five bills into law Thursday morningsurrounding reproductive health and gender-affirming care. WAHA, ID - The Idaho Fish and Game will wrap up its April fish stocking in the Clearwater Region this week when staff stock around 3,000 rainbow trout into Lake Waha. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Winds light and variable.. The Pocatello Fire Department responded to the fire and quickly requested help from the Chubbuck Fire Department. Multiple county, state and federal agencies processed the crime scene and assisted in the investigation, led by the Lewis County Sheriffs Office. Mostly sunny. KOOSKIA Clearwater Valley High School agriculture students will have an Arbor Day sale April 26, 27 and May 1, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the greenhouse. KOOSKIA Multiple structures in the eastern part of Kooskia were lost to a fire that occurred early last week. The sheriff's office said all three of the people who were shot appeared to know each other. A federal lawsuit filed last month seeks reparations from former state legislators Priscilla Giddings and Aaron von Ehlinger for alleged First Amendment rights violations committed against a former legislative intern. Get the latest headlines on local sports! NEZPERCE On Friday, April 28, the Lewis County Democrats (LCD) will host a get-together for anyone interested in finding out more about what Idaho Democrats are all about and what the Idaho Democratic Party has to offer Idahoans. Per Idaho law, all studded snow tires must be removed by Sunday, April 30, or drivers risk potentially receiving a $67 fine. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. The stocking of Lake Waha will conclude a month where approximately 23,700 fish were stocked throughout the Clearwater Region. The migrant processing centers will open shortly and be run by international []. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Because the grass was greener on the other side. Details regarding an incident are still emerging, but we know lives will be impacted by the events that took place tonight. COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho (KIFI) A Kamiah man was sentenced to 235 months in federal prison for second degree murder. 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According to a release from the Orofino Police Department, officers were dispatched to the area of A Street for report of an aggravated assault at approximately 4:17 a.m. on the morning of April 22. POCATELLO Highland High School is on fire. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Time is 9 a.m. to (approximately) 1 p.m. At the time of the incident, all three were living at the motel where the shooting occurred, according to a news release from the sheriffs office. DIXIE - On April 26, 2023, Idaho County detectives concluded an investigation on a report of sexual abuse of a minor with an arrest. COTTONWOOD Folklorist and musician Gary Eller will present Songs and Poems of the Early Idaho Panhandle Region on Tuesday, May 2, at 6 p.m., in Spirit Center at the Monastery of St. Gertrude located at 465 Keuterville Rd., Cottonwood, ID, 83522. Upon arrival, the unit was found to be fully engulfed. April 23, 2023 4:00 AM. Low 46F. The Boise Police Department responding to an incident near 15th and State Streets on April 29, 2023. Suggested donation of $15 per plate. (The Center Square) In a reversal of their vote on Monday, the Spokane City Council has moved up their first reading of the Safe Open Spaces Act a full week to discuss possible legislative fixes to the Washington Legislature's failure to come to an agreement on drug possession laws statewide. The vehicle accelerated to 104 mph before stopping for deputies. A McCall man was sentenced to one month in federal prison on his conviction for illegally harvesting timber from national forest lands, including on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. GRANGEVILLE Keeping winter recreationists safe for decades, the Snowhaven Ski Patrol was recently honored for its service to the community with the Orrin and Eleanor Webb Community Giving Award. WebWe would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Gritz also is the developer of Almost Heaven, a "constitutional covenant community" near Kamiah in northern Idaho. COEUR D'ALENE, ID - On Wednesday, the Coeur d'Alene Police Department took to social media to announce the passing of their former narcotics and apprehension K9 Pecco. The 2023 point-in-time count numbers show a significant increase for individuals and families without a permanent abode in Spokane, though a large encampment had been drawing down at the time. This senior has a 3.97 GPA. According to Kamiah Fire-Rescue, crews were dispatched to the fire at around 8:14 p.m. Monday evening. KOOSKIA, Idaho - Pictures and video from those in Kooskia Sunday night showed flames higher than trees, and multiple structures engulfed. Sean Anderson of Riggins, a former participant in an armed occupation at the Malheur Wildlife Refuge in 2016, was shot in the face as he attempted to reload his gun. BOISE, Idaho (AP) Why did 2,500 sheep cross the road? Skateshop is Open OROFINO, ID - On Friday, May 5, Dworshak Fisheries Complex and the Nez Perce Tribe is inviting you to enjoy a day of fun, fishing and food at Tunnel Pond in Orofino! . The ride is for anyone with a UTV, ATV, dirt bike or 4-wheel drive vehicle and will follow the road from Forest (south of Winchester) through Soldiers Meadow to Eagle Creek and back. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. During the 'Fishing Fiesta,' all fishing gear, bait and ice for your catch will be provided on site! ORLANDO, FL - Twenty Clarkston High School DECA students recently took a cross-country trip to compete at the 77th Annual International Career Development Conference in Orlando, FL. KAMIAH, Idaho A former participant in an armed occupation at an Oregon wildlife refuge in 2016 has been sentenced to 18 years in prison in connection with his role in a police shootout in Idaho last year. In Idaho, it's not unusual to see ranchers moving a bleating herd of sheep up to higher elevation at this time of year. Helicopters battle a wildfire north of Hailey, Idaho, in 2013. Bodies of water that were bolstered with fish this month included: Robinson Pond, Kiwanis Park Pond, Tunnel Pond, Long Gulch Pond, Tolo Lake, Hordemann Pond, Mann Lake, Winchester Lake, Spring Valley Reservoir and now Lake Waha. Officials now say that D building is a total loss. Breaking News. KAMIAH, Idaho - Four pets died, and a house was a total loss in a fire in Kamiah, according to Kamiah Fire Rescue (KFR). Text LMT to 55678 to receive breaking news alerts/links to your phone. KOOSKIA Walk the Prairie and Beyond will meet this Saturday, April 29, at the Kooskia National Fish Hatchery, two miles east of Kooskia on Toll/Clearcreek roads. Southern Idaho High School Softball Coach Charged With Sexually Abusing Student Athlete. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.. According to the Idaho County Sheriff's Office, deputies stopped a vehicle for speeding, doing approximately 80 mph in a 65 mph zone. 90 overall by the Dallas Cowboys. Tags: Idaho, Kamiah. We won't share it with anyone else. Updated: 11:14 AM MDT July 13, 2021. Written by Jeff Greenwood. The Payette National Forests (PNF) Arctic Point Fire Lookout, one of the most remote PNF fire lookouts, is being restored; the Forest Service invites people to view their video on the project. The Kittitas County Sheriffs office, in conjunction with Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue, Kittitas County Search and Rescue volunteers and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, coordinated their efforts to locate a missing toddler in unincorporated Umptanum area on Wednesday. All you have to do is show up. Message and data rates may apply. OROFINO, ID This weeks CCI Speer Academic All-Star is from Orofino High School. In a unanimous vote, the Pocatello /Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees approved a plan to return to in-person instruction for Highland High School using Century High Schools facilities to finish out the 2022-2023 school year. WASHINGTON The Biden administration on Thursday announced the use of processing centers in Colombia and Guatemala to create legal pathways for migrants, in preparation for the ending of a pandemic-era tool used to expel migrants that is expected to cease in May. Craigmont. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Kamiah, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. 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COTTONWOOD, Idaho As a young mother with four spirited kids at home, Jane Somerton needed some serenity. McCall. Glenwood-Caribel Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual yard sale Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the fire station. The Pocatello Fire Department reports that at around 4 a.m. on Friday they got a call about a structure fire at the D building at Highland High School. This text message, sent by my mother along with a crying emoji, alerted me that Highland High School was engulfed in flames early last Friday morning. D building housed the gym, band, cafeteria, and choir rooms. Low 52F. The shooting is being investigated as a possible murder-suicide, the Lewis County Sheriffs Office said in a statement Tuesday morning. THE CENTER SQUARE A closer look at the months leading up to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the second-largest bank collapse in history, shows that regulators saw the warning signs since last year but did not step in. During the 'Fishing Fiesta,' all fishing gear, bait and ice for your catch will be provided on site! So at the suggestion of a sister from her parish then in Lewiston, Idaho she traveled 60 miles south to the Monastery of St. Gertrude, a sacred space she hadnt before heard of. Details regarding an incident are still emerging but we know lives will be impacted by the events that took place., My heart is with the people of Kamiah tonight. Lewiston Police arrested a 21-year-old Lewiston man for burglary, two counts of grand theft and an outstanding misdemeanor arrest warrant after executing a search warrant on his home in the 700 block of 7th Avenue in Lewiston on April 19 with assistance from the Quad Cities Drug Task Force.