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About 150 people gathered at a vigil for Charlie Kirk in Reaney Park, expressing outrage and motivation following his assassination. Speakers emphasized the dangers of college politics and Kirk's role as a martyr for conservative beliefs. Attendees pledged to continue promoting conservative values and public debate in his memory.
The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest plans prescribed burns on two timber sales, totaling 211 acres, to manage wildfire suppression efforts. Fire specialist Jim Wimer emphasized the urgency of completing reforestation before winter conditions set in. The burning could start as early as next week, contingent on favorable weather.
West Park Elementary students began a yearlong program exploring fruits and vegetables, funded by a $17,000 USDA grant. The initiative aims to improve children's diets and establish healthy eating habits, especially for the 46% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunches. Principal Marianne Sletteland and Student Nutrition Director Kendra Holden emphasize the program's educational value and its role in providing healthy snacks.
Dylan Huckaby, 28, pleaded not guilty to multiple drug charges in Whitman County Superior Court after allegedly selling drugs to an undercover officer. Authorities arrested Huckaby at a gas station in Dusty, where he was found with psilocybin mushrooms, LSD, MDMA, and a digital scale. He is scheduled for a jury trial in December.
The Palouse Curling Club plans a series of Learn to Curl events at the Palouse Ice Rink, starting next weekend. Each session costs $20 and welcomes participants of all skill levels, with special themes for sessions in October, November, and December. Registration details are available at palousecurling.club.
A rabid bat discovered in downtown Pullman prompted a health alert from Whitman County Public Health. Residents who encountered a bat are urged to contact healthcare providers, while the public is advised against handling bats and to bat-proof their homes. This marks the first rabies-positive bat identified in Whitman County this year.
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.
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.
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.
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs emphasized the need for greater awareness of the election process to combat voting skepticism. He noted that 25% to 30% of Americans believe elections are fraudulent, a sentiment exacerbated by disinformation from nation-state actors. Hobbs highlighted efforts to ensure election security, including signature verification and the use of the Electronic Registration Information Center.