The Idaho County Sheriff’s Office Agency 2018 Crime Report reflects a nearly 30% increase in total arrests and offenses based on numbers from 2017. According to Idaho County Sheriff Doug Giddings, the jump in crime is directly related to drug and alcohol abuse, a reality that warrants specialized skills from law enforcement. Why is there...
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Crime snapshot
District II, which includes Latah, Clearwater, Idaho, Lewis and Nez Perce counties, has the second lowest crime rate among the state’s six districts. The rate is 4,494.4 crimes per 100,000 population. District 6 has the lowest at 3,377.8 per 100,000 and … [Read Full Article...] about Crime snapshot
Animal to blame for recent power outage
At approximately 9:40 a.m. last Wednesday, 682 Avista customers in the Kamiah area experienced a disruption in electrical service. Avista crews responded and confirmed that the outage was caused by an animal that came in contact with a power line. Service … [Read Full Article...] about Animal to blame for recent power outage
Lolo Insect and Disease project proposes timber harvest, reforestation
Acting Forest Supervisor Kurt Steele has signed a final decision for the Lolo Insect and Disease project, located on the Lochsa-Powell Ranger District of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests approximately 16 air miles northeast of Kamiah. Steele has … [Read Full Article...] about Lolo Insect and Disease project proposes timber harvest, reforestation
Come fly with me
The annual Kamiah Fly-in fundraiser last Saturday was a great success with funds going towards the continued operation of the Clearwater Valley Aero Club. Despite a few rain clouds, the event went smoothly and 111 area youth were able to enjoy a free airplane … [Read Full Article...] about Come fly with me
Regional Roundup
St. Gertrude’s to host book reading The Monastery of St. Gertrude will host author Susan Swetnam Sunday, July 14 at 2 p.m. Swetnam will read from her new book, In the Mystery’s Shadow: Reflections on Caring for the Elderly and Dying. In her book, Swetnam … [Read Full Article...] about Regional Roundup
Community Happenings: Prairie Days in Nezperce
Aloha from Nezperce! The annual Nezperce Prairie Days event will be this Friday and Saturday, July 12-13. This year’s event features a tropical theme. Highlights of the weekend include a softball tournament, pulled pork dinner, ice cream social, live music, … [Read Full Article...] about Community Happenings: Prairie Days in Nezperce