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Moscow to help Whitman County with new truck route

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Moscow City Council approved an agreement with Whitman County to seek a U. S. Department of Transportation grant for a new freight route designed to reduce truck traffic in downtown areas. The planned route includes Sand Road, Palouse River Drive, and Mountain View Road, with an estimated daily usage of up to 200 trucks. The total construction cost is projected at $18.

9 million, with Moscow covering $5. 6 million. Improvements to Palouse River Drive may include new pavement, curbs, sidewalks, and bike lanes. In a related decision, the council authorized the purchase of a new drug-sniffing dog for the Moscow Police Department to address rising drug trafficking, especially opioids like fentanyl. Chief Dahlinger highlighted the serious health risks associated with fentanyl, which has caused 14 opioid deaths in the region this year.

The department will utilize existing funds for the K9 purchase, including a necessary $80,000 patrol vehicle. The new K9 will ensure continuous coverage for drug detection as the current dog, Ragnar, approaches the midpoint of his working lifespan.

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Lewiston police name two people who died in murder-suicide Sunday evening

Lewiston Police identified Melissa Hammond, 46, and Eugene Grende, 54, as the victims of a murder-suicide in Lewiston Orchards. Grende shot Hammond multiple times during a dispute before turning the gun on himself, according to police reports. Investigators confirmed the incident stemmed from a conflict between acquaintances, not domestic violence.

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Pomeroy man pleads guilty in Lewiston prostitution case

Clinton Schutt, 68, pleaded guilty to operating a business linked to illegal sexual activity in Lewiston. As part of a plea deal, he will forfeit over $51,000 and serve 90 days in jail, followed by eight years of probation. His wife and another co-defendant are also facing charges related to the same investigation.

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Idaho, Washington to forbid wild fall chinook harvest starting Friday

Idaho and Washington will halt the harvest of wild fall chinook in the Snake River starting Friday due to high water temperatures affecting fish migration. Anglers can still catch and keep hatchery fish, with a reassessment planned for next week. The decision comes as biologists express concern over the potential survival of wild fish under current conditions.