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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.
On August 16, 1926, Time magazine reported on 4,000 pacifists at the Fifth International Democratic Peace Conference in Rheims, France, where they proclaimed August as International Peace Month. This gathering preceded the signing of the Kellogg-Briand Pact, which aimed to prevent armed conflict through negotiation. The University of Idaho established the William Edgar Borah Outlawry of War Foundation in 1929, reflecting the era's commitment to peace.
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.
The Sons of Patriarchy podcast recorded a live episode in Moscow, focusing on allegations of abuse within Christ Church. Host Peter Bell interviewed author Sarah Stankorb about her research on female survivors of church abuse, encouraging local residents to unite against such issues.
Landowners of Swallows Rock in Clarkston report increased damage from visitors following its promotion by the Lewiston Tribune. Issues include damaged fences, graffiti, and safety hazards as people trespass on private property. Mark Rudd, a local resident, calls for an end to unauthorized hiking to protect lives and property.
Firefighters extinguished a wildfire at the WSU Cook Agronomy Farm near Pullman on Tuesday, sparked by a burning wheat truck. Nearly 200 acres of grain and canola were consumed in the blaze, which was controlled in about an hour with assistance from multiple fire departments and a helicopter. No injuries were reported.
The University of Idaho received a $1.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation to train students in wildfire science. The funding will support nine doctorate-level researchers focusing on fire physics, mitigation, and enhancing rural community resilience to wildfires.
The city of Pullman is hosting a meet and greet for city administrator finalists today from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at City Hall. Residents can provide feedback on candidates Heather Jobe, Mark Schuller, and Sean Wells, with a final decision expected by fall.
The Pine Street pedestrian bridge closes today for final repairs as crews place armoring rock on the river bank. The closure affects Pine Street Plaza and nearby sidewalks, with minor traffic delays expected on Main and Paradise streets. This repair follows the bridge's reopening last week after it was displaced by a flood in February.