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Chad Whetzel won re-election to the Whitman County Commission, securing 4,594 votes against Cody Finch's 4,116. In other local races, Bryan MacDonald and Deena Bayoumi also emerged victorious, while recounts are pending for close races in Malden and LaCrosse.
Firefighters extinguished a Moscow apartment fire Monday night, which caused no injuries. The building’s sprinkler system activated, preventing flames from spreading, while smoke alarms alerted neighbors. The cause is believed to be a portable lithium battery device.
Idaho Governor Brad Little addressed state concerns in a telephone town hall, highlighting a projected budget deficit of $58.3 million. He discussed Medicaid funding cuts and the implications of the new private school voucher program, asserting that the legislation met his standards for accountability.
The FBI and local police arrested four individuals in Moscow during a drug bust early Sunday morning. The arrests followed a tip-off about Kevin Lee Tannehill, who allegedly traveled to Spokane to buy powdered fentanyl. Authorities found methamphetamine and fentanyl on two of the suspects.
U.S. Highway 12 will close today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for rock removal work aimed at ensuring motorist safety. Crews will use inflatable air bags to dislodge dangerous rocks along the Clearwater River, with at least one lane expected to reopen after the work.
No major flight disruptions are expected at Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional and Pullman-Moscow Regional Airports during the Thanksgiving travel season, despite a jet fuel pipeline shutdown. Airport directors confirmed operations remain normal, with both airlines implementing strategies to manage fuel supply effectively.
A retired machinist, Myron Gemmer, invests $130,000 to restore the former Lewiston Civic Theater, now called The Castle. With the help of carpenter Rod Schindler, Gemmer aims to revitalize the building, which has a history of unsolved crimes and has been in disrepair since 2017. The future of The Castle remains uncertain as Gemmer considers its community purpose amid health challenges.
Hundreds gathered at Locomotive Park to experience the Winter Spirit lighting festival on November 23, 2025. Attendees marveled at the vibrant displays, celebrating the start of the holiday season in the community. The event drew significant local interest, enhancing community spirit.
Turkey Ball, a basketball game held every Thanksgiving morning in Lewiston since 1975, continues to celebrate community spirit. Original player Steve Forge discusses the game's history in a recent episode of the Lewiston Tribune Podcast. Listeners can access the episode at lmtribune.com or via a QR code.
Hank Heusinkveld's video of wild turkeys filmed in Asotin will air on “CBS Sunday Morning” this morning. The retired U.S. Forest Service employee spent six days capturing the footage due to the birds' skittish nature. The broadcast runs from 7-8:30 a.m. on local affiliates KLEW and KREM.