Pomeroy Man Succumbs to Injuries After Collision With Semi
PASCO, WA – A 63-year-old Pomeroy man was killed in a two-vehicle crash near Pasco, Washington at 8:41 a.m. today. According to the Washington State Patrol, Eric Wommack was driving a 2020 Ford Ranger westbound on US
Apparent Frustration Over Alleged “Bullying” & Months of Loud Music Results in Elderly Man Allegedly Shooting His Next-Door Neighbor Tuesday Night
CLARKSTON, WA – A 76-year-old Clarkston man was arrested and booked into the Asotin County Jail after he allegedly shot and killed his next-door neighbor last night in the 1200 block of Ash Street. According to a
Bill Being Debated in WA Would Create Civil Protection Order for Habitual Drunk Drivers
OLYMPIA, WA – Family members and others who are concerned about a habitual drunk driver would be able to seek a civil protection order under a bill being debated in the Washington State Legislature. Sponsored by Representative
LC Baseball Team Opens Season in Florida
The Lewis-Clark State baseball team opens the 2025 season in Florida this week as part of the annul East/West Challenge. The Warriors are coming off a 38-13 season that saw them miss the NAIA World Series after
Updated NAEP Scores Reflect Idaho’s Student Achievement Compared to Peers Nationwide
BOISE, ID – The latest scores from the National Assessment for Education Progress show Idaho fourth and eighth graders are holding steady in this year’s assessed subjects of math and reading when compared to results from other
Ramos Introduces Bill to Keep Washington Roadways Clean of Litter
OLYMPIA, WA – Legislation to reduce litter on Washington State’s roadways and better protect the environment was introduced in the state Senate Tuesday. Senate Bill 5556, sponsored by Sen. Bill Ramos (D-Issaquah), would modernize the state’s Adopt-A-Highway program.
Idaho Attorney General Announces Settlement in Medicaid Fraud Case
BOISE, ID – Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced a $219,321.25 settlement in a Medicaid fraud investigation into Precision Diagnostics for allegedly false claims between January 2013 and December 2022, submitted to the Idaho Medicaid Program. Claims
LC State Baseball 2025 Season Preview
Fans can tune in for live radio coverage of all LC games in the LC Valley on 95.5 FM and AM 950 KOZE and streaming free online at KOZE.COM. Alisha Alexander | LCSC Assistant Athletic Director-Sports Information
White House Rescinds Trump’s Funding Freeze After Massive Backlash
WASHINGTON, DC – (AXIOS) – With a two-sentence notice to agencies and departments, President Donald Trump rescinded his highly controversial order for a “temporary pause” on federal funding. The White House Office of Management and Budget rescinded
Warrior Women Ranked No. 24 in Latest Poll
Alisha Alexander | LCSCAssistant Athletic Director-Sports Information KANSAS CITY, MO – Lewis-Clark State Women’s Basketball enters the weekend ranked No. 24 in the NAIA after the latest coaches poll on Wednesday. The Warriors went 2-2 since the
LHS Boys Fall To Coeur d’Alene At Home
The Coeur d’Alene Vikings used a dominant second and fourth quarter to knock off the Lewiston Bengals 63-47 on Tuesday night in Bengal Gym. The Vikings were unstoppable in the paint on both ends of the floor
Independent School District No. 1’s Lance Hansen Named Idaho Superintendent of the Year for 2025
LEWISTON, ID – Independent School District No. 1 has announced that Lance Hansen has been named the Idaho Superintendent of the Year for 2025 by the Idaho Association of School Administrators, “recognized for his outstanding leadership and commitment
KXLY: Federal Judge Halts Trump Administration’s Freeze on Federal Funding
WASHINGTON, DC – (KXLY NEWS 4) — A federal judge has temporarily blocked a push from President Donald Trump to pause federal funding while his administration conducts an across-the-board ideological review to uproot progressive initiatives. The order
Washington Joins Multistate Suit Over Federal Financial Assistance Freeze
OLYMPIA, WA — Washington State has joined 21 other states suing the Trump Administration over its illegal freeze of all federal financial assistance, which officials say directly threatens the health and safety of Washingtonians reliant on a
Clarkston Man Arrested for Allegedly Raping Young Girl
CLARKSTON, WA – Bond has been set at $125,000 for a 66-year-old Clarkston man who has been charged with 1st-Degree Child Molestation and 1st-Degree Rape of Child in connection with incidents that officials say happened approximately five
Trump Issues Sweeping Order for Temporary Pause of Agency Grant, Loan, and Other Financial Assistance Programs
See Idaho Democratic Party response below. WASHINGTON, DC – Millions of Americans, agencies, businesses, and communities who rely on federal financial assistance such as food commodities, education, loan guarantees, healthcare, grants, or direct appropriations will experience a
Idaho Congressional Delegation Introduces Legislation to Protect Access to Local Post Offices
WASHINGTON, DC – At a time when the United States Postal Service is under strain due to a lack of carriers and supply shortages, Idaho communities have reported struggles in conveying needs to the federal agency and
LFD Personnel Conduct Ice Rescue Training
Lewiston Fire Department personnel reportedly conducted ice rescue training at the Lewiston Golf and Country Club. Thank you to the photo contributor.
Orofino Man Escapes Serious Injuries in Crash, Cited for DUI
OROFINO, ID – A 46-year-old Orofino man escaped serious injuries Saturday night when he allegedly drove under the influence and crashed his pickup on Grangemont Road. According to a press release from the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office,
Traffic Violation Ends With K9 Search, Drug Charges
GRANGEVILLE, ID – A 42-year-old man was arrested Saturday outside Grangeville after an Idaho County Sheriff’s deputy stopped his vehicle for a traffic violation. According to a press release, the deputy stopped Scott Rollins at around 1:38
South Fork Clearwater River Localized Broodstock Program Kicks Off Again: Calling All Anglers!
by Alex De Los Rios, Clearwater Regional Fisheries Technician Hi folks! February is fast approaching, and that means another season of localized broodstock collection on the South Fork Clearwater River. Since 2010, Idaho Fish and Game has
Idaho Department of Education Seeks Outstanding Educator Applicants for 2026 CapEd Credit Union Idaho Teacher of the Year
BOISE, ID – The Idaho Department of Education again seeks nominations for the state’s top honor for teaching talent, the CapEd Credit Union Idaho Teacher of the Year. Applications to nominate a teacher are now open. The
LHS Boys Host Coeur d’Alene
The Lewiston High boy’s basketball team hosts Coeur d’Alene tonight (Tue) at LHS. The Bengals are 14-1 on the year and have won six straight, while the Vikings are 7-8 and have lost two games in-a-row. Tip-off
Sale of Bonds Results in an Additional $86.5 Million in Facilities Funding for Idaho Public School Districts
BOISE, ID – Public school districts in Idaho will receive an additional $86.5 million towards facilities funding thanks to favorable conditions in the bond market and collaboration between the Idaho Department of Education, Idaho State Building Authority,
Risch, Britt Introduce Bill to Finish Southern Border Wall, Eliminate Taxpayer-Funded Entitlement Benefits for Illegal Immigrants
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Katie Britt (R-Alabama) introduced the WALL Act to finish construction of the southern border wall and protect American families. Risch says now is the time to finish the
Rapid Response Team Created to Support Washington Children Facing Separation Due to Trump’s Immigration Enforcement Policies (Listen/Watch)
Executive Order brings agencies and schools together to support kids separated from parents or caregivers OLYMPIA, WA – Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson has created a rapid response team aimed at reducing the potential harms caused by
LCSC Warrior Track and Field Earns Three CCC Weekly Honors
Alisha Alexander | LCSCAssistant Athletic Director-Sports Information CORVALLIS, OR – Lewis-Clark State Track and Field won three of the four Cascade Conference Athlete of the Week honors on Monday after multiple national-qualifying marks at the Lauren McCluskey
Idaho Gas Prices Still Holding Steady
Idaho gasoline prices have not moved much in the past couple of weeks. According to the American Automobile Association, Idaho drivers are paying an average of $3.04 per gallon for regular today, which is half a penny
LC State to Host IMEA Conference this Week
Lewis-Clark State College will host the Idaho Music Educators Association (IMEA) Conference for the first time on Jan. 29 to Feb.1. The conference, which gathers Idaho’s top music students and educators, will have over 500 high school
Gov. Little Signs SPEED Act to Further Streamline State Permitting
Idaho Governor Brad Little has signed Executive Order 2025-02, the Strategic Permitting, Efficiency, and Economic Development or (SPEED) Act aimed at better coordinating state permitting on big projects that promote energy independence, support national security, and drive
Otter Trapping Closes Tonight for Idaho Clearwater Region
Idaho Fish and Game was notified that the Clearwater Region’s limit of 20 river otters was met on Friday. The otter trapping season for the entire region closes 72 hours after the harvest quota has been met.
February Special Election Voting Begins in 32 Washington Counties
Election offices in 32 Washington counties have mailed ballots to voters who are eligible to vote in the Feb. 11th Special Election. Approximately 30% of Washington’s 5 million registered voters are eligible to participate in the election.
Crapo and Risch Introduce Legislation to Bolster Tax Relief between U.S. and Taiwan
U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo of Idaho and U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch of Idaho, along with their respective committee counterparts have introduced legislation to provide expedited double-tax relief on U.S.-Taiwan cross-border
Idaho’s December Unemployment Rate Increased to 3.8%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.8% in December, up slightly from 3.7% in November. The state’s labor force increased by 4,108 people to 1,000,658 while the labor force participation rate — the percentage of people 16
Warrior Athletics Announces Academic Awards Dinner – Cole and Keener Honored with Faculty/Staff Awards
Alisha Alexander | Assistant Athletic Director-Sports Information LEWISTON, Idaho – The 2025 WAA Academic Awards will be held Monday, Jan. 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hells Canyon Grand Seaport Room. The event, historically a luncheon, will transition
Bengals Back Home Tonight to Face Sandpoint
The Lewiston High School basketball teams are back home tonight (Fri) for Inland Empire League games with Sandpoint. The Bengal girls are 6-10 overall and 0-2 in league games. The LHS boys are 13-1 overall and 2-0
Idahoans can Begin Filing Income Tax Returns Next Week
The Idaho State Tax Commission and the Internal Revenue Service start processing 2024 individual income tax returns on Monday, January 27. Idaho expects to process over 1.03 million income tax returns in 2025. New this year, Idaho is participating
Warriors Return Home Looking to Bounce Back
The Lewis-Clark State basketball teams return home for a pair of Cascade Conference games against The Evergreen State College tonight (Fri) and Northwest University tomorrow (Sat). The 19th ranked Warrior women are 14-4 overall and 8-4 in
Juveniles Apprehended Following High-Speed Pursuit That Begin in Spokane and Ended in Latah County
MOSCOW, ID – Latah County Sheriff’s Deputies and Moscow police officers apprehended three juveniles following an early morning high-speed chase. At about 2:45 this morning, officials were provided information by Coeur d’Alene Tribal Police that a vehicle
Tootsie (Feb 13-25) In Pullman
There’s more than meets the eye at the rollicking musical, Tootsie. Deck yourself in sparkles and come to the Regional Theatre of the Palouse to enjoy Tootsie, which will play at RTOP from February 13th through the 23rd! Based on the 1982
2024-25 LC State Indoor Track and Field Season Preview
Alisha Alexander | Assistant Athletic Director-Sports Information LEWISTON, Idaho – Lewis-Clark State Track and Field will kick off the 2025 portion of it indoor season this weekend at the two-day Lauren McCluskey Memorial Open. The Warriors return a
Idaho Lottery Commission Approves Issuing Request for Proposal for Financial Audit Services
During their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, January 16, 2025, the Idaho Lottery Commission approved formally issuing a Request for Proposal for bids from prospective, interested, and qualified firms to submit proposals for financial auditing services for
WSU Men Travel for WCC Match-Up with Santa Clara
The Washington State University men’s basketball team is on the road tonight (Thur) to face Santa Clara in West Coast Conference play. The Cougars are 15-5 overall and 5-2 in league. The Broncos are 13-7 overall and
Gov. Little signs “Gone with the Lava Ridge Wind Project Act” to complement President Trump’s executive action
Idaho Governor Brad Little has signed Executive Order 2025-01, the “Gone with the Lava Ridge Wind Project Act,” following President Trump’s executive order Monday suspending the massive wind project on federally managed land in the Magic Valley.
State Board Creates Education Choice Map for Idaho
Data on Idaho parents’ education choice options across the state are now available in an easy-to-use, accessible format. With this data, parents can see where the closest public, charter, alternative and private school is located, giving them
Washington Unemployment Rate Decreased Slightly in December
Washington’s economy added an estimated 11,800 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in December, and the monthly unemployment rate decreased slightly to 4.5%. According to a news release from the Washington Employment Security Department, in the past 12 months, the
U.S. Army Names LC State Nursing Among Preferred Programs
Lewis-Clark State College was recently recognized by the Army Enlisted Commissioning Program (AECP) as one of a select number of schools that have been vetted and approved by the U.S. Army Nurse Corps. The announcement, which was
ITD to Host Open House Jan. 29 for Potential Changes to US-95 near Riggins
The Idaho Transportation Department will host an open house to discuss and gather feedback on potential changes to U.S. Highway 95 between the Rapid River Bridge and Riggins. The review process aims to enhance safety and reduce
Bengal Boys Score Comeback Win, Girls Fall at Lakeland
Parker Cushman-Bogar and Blaze Hepburn led the way with 10 points each in helping the Lewiston High boys basketball team to a comeback 48-47 win over Lakeland on the road last (Tue) night in Rathdrum. Royce Fisher
Idaho County Woman Facing Drug Charges
An Idaho County woman is facing a felony drug charge. According to news release from the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office, at about 1:15 a.m. Monday, deputies responded to a dispute at a residence outside of Grangeville. After
