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Evacuations were ordered for areas near Viola, Idaho, due to a wildfire estimated at 5 acres. The Latah County Sheriff's Office lifted the orders about 30 minutes later. Residents can find updates on the Sheriff's Office Facebook page.
Two men, Walker Day and Cherokee Glover, pleaded not guilty to separate rape charges in Latah County District Court. Day faces allegations of raping a woman and recording the act, while Glover is accused of raping a juvenile. Both men could face life sentences if convicted.
Firefighters halted the forward progress of the 80-acre Lamb Fire near Troy, Idaho, which is now 50% contained. The Latah County Sheriff’s Office lifted evacuation orders, allowing residents to return, although smoke may persist in the area. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
A single-vehicle crash near St. John resulted in the death of Sonia Leas, 50, on Saturday. The driver, Teresa Leas, 76, and two other occupants sustained minor injuries and were hospitalized. The incident is under investigation by Whitman County Sheriff's Deputies.
A man suffered non-life-threatening injuries in an ATV crash in Endicott on Friday. The rider, who was not wearing a helmet, went airborne over a bump in a field and reported the incident to emergency services. He was transported by air ambulance to a local hospital.
The Prairie Community Library in Cottonwood celebrates its 40th anniversary, relying solely on volunteers instead of tax funding. During a recent "Christmas in July" event, children participated in activities and received books, highlighting the community's dedication to literacy. The library, housing about 18,000 donated books, serves as a vital educational resource for the town's 900 residents.
Todd Achilles, a former Idaho state legislator, plans to challenge incumbent Republican U.S. Senator James Risch in the upcoming election. During a listening tour in North Idaho, Achilles emphasized concerns over healthcare, housing affordability, and the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs. He aims to attract unaffiliated voters by focusing on populist policies.
More than 100 children participated in a traffic safety course at National Night Out in Clarkston, learning essential road rules for biking and walking. Funded by a $25,000 grant, the course aims to reduce accidents among young pedestrians and cyclists in the region. Participants, including Kamara Smith and Kyra Hassan, gained practical skills such as using hand signals and wearing helmets.
A 58-year-old man, Shawn T. Johnson, faces aggravated assault charges after allegedly firing a pistol at another vehicle while driving in Lewiston. Johnson, who is in Nez Perce County Jail under a $500,000 bond, claimed he was shooting "warning shots" at law enforcement officers. A competency evaluation is scheduled for August 29.
The League of Women Voters of Pullman and Whitman County invites the public to its annual summer planning meeting on Tuesday. The potluck event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Community Congregational Church, where attendees should bring a dish to share.