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Moscow Mountain is closed to motorized vehicles due to fire danger, as announced by Bennett Lumber Products Inc. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for the area amid dry and windy conditions. Firefighters are currently battling a wildfire in a nearby logging zone.
A 65-year-old woman from Wyoming, Phyllis K. Krogman, faces felony charges for allegedly conspiring to murder her brother after a knife attack by her husband. The incident occurred at a Motel 6 in Clarkston on June 2, where her brother, Daniel Henry, was stabbed. Both Krogmans are held without bond and are set to appear in court on Monday.
Pullman Fire Chief Brett Nash resigns five months after taking office, effective August 1. City spokesperson Meghan Ferrin stated that Mayor Francis Benjamin will discuss the next steps with city leadership this week. The fire department maintains a strong leadership team, including assistant fire chiefs Ryan Scharnhorst and Andrew Chiavaras.
A wildfire near Deary has expanded to 130 acres and remains uncontained as of Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services request the public to avoid Brush Creek Road to facilitate firefighting efforts.
Former Moscow Police Chief James Fry accepted the same role with the West Richland Police Department in Washington. His hiring was announced on June 30, following a notable eight-year tenure in Moscow, where he oversaw a high-profile investigation into the 2022 murders of University of Idaho students.
Phyllis K. Krogman, 65, was arrested outside the Asotin County Superior Court after a detective revealed her alleged involvement in a conspiracy to murder her brother, who had been stabbed by her husband, Thomas R. Krogman. Both face serious charges following a violent incident at a motel in Clarkston. Thomas Krogman remains in custody without bond, while his wife is also facing potential Class A felony charges.
Personal trainer Hannah Rae successfully transitioned her business online during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing her to maintain her client base after moving from Moscow to Paris. Rae specializes in pilates-based exercises and holistic personal training, helping clients manage chronic pain. Her goal includes hosting fitness retreats in France for her clients.
Five-year-old Caison Sears discovered a critically endangered American burying beetle while bug hunting at Modie Park in Lewiston. His family reported the sighting to Idaho Fish & Game, which plans to send a biologist to study the species. Caison's passion for insects drives his explorations and learning about the critters he encounters.
Lewiston celebrated the 100th anniversary of Walt Disney's marriage to local resident Lillian Bounds with a festive parade featuring Disney characters. Mayor Dan Johnson praised Bounds as a role model, noting her influence in the creation of Mickey Mouse. The event included performances and a cake to honor the couple's legacy.
Benjamin Rinehart, 45, received a 90-day jail sentence for second-degree malicious mischief related to a series of tire slashings in Pullman. He must pay nearly $2,500 in restitution and undergo mental health evaluation as part of his probation. Judge Roger Sandberg described the vandalism as a “senseless act” that caused emotional and financial harm to the victims.