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Idaho Rep. Brandon Mitchell announced his reelection campaign for District 6, aiming to protect elections and manage taxpayer funds. Mitchell, who has served since 2021, emphasizes preserving the Idaho way of life for future generations.
About 30 people gathered in Pullman for a vigil honoring roughly 60 transgender individuals killed or who died by suicide in the past year. Organizer Cece Cook emphasized the need for visibility regarding the violence faced by the transgender community in America. Attendees shared hopes for a future without fear of discrimination or violence.
Scott McBeath, owner of 3Forks Bike Shop, leads a School-Based Bicycle Safety Education program in Washington, offering students in grades six to 12 the chance to earn bikes and gear after completing educational sessions. The program, funded by the Climate Commitment Act, aims to instill cycling confidence and safety skills in youth, with around a dozen students from Lincoln Middle School currently participating.
The Rural Crisis Center Network opened in Lewiston, providing 24/7 support for individuals facing mental health crises. The center offers a safe space for those in distress, featuring counseling services and a comfortable environment for brief respite.
Indivisible Moscow will host a forum on public education Saturday from 2-3:30 p.m. at the 1912 Center. The discussion will cover the impact of private school vouchers on public education in Idaho and provide a platform for public questions. Attendees are encouraged to participate in a concurrent food drive.
A Dayton man, Matthew L. Cunnington, 24, died in a two-vehicle crash on Washington State Route 26 near Washtucna on Thursday. Cunnington failed to stop at a stop sign while traveling southbound on Marcellus Road, colliding with another vehicle. The crash closed the road as crews responded, detouring drivers to alternate routes.
Several organizations in the region plan to serve free Thanksgiving meals, ensuring everyone has a place to celebrate the holiday. Notable events include a dinner at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Kamiah and a potluck at Inland Oasis in Moscow. The Salvation Army also invites the community to a dinner in Lewiston, along with multiple other local gatherings.
All lanes of U.S. Highway 12 near Arrow Bridge will close today at noon for an emergency rock scaling project. The Idaho Transportation Department reports that the closure aims to remove unstable rock and is expected to last one to two days, with no impact anticipated on Thanksgiving travel. Traffic will be rerouted to nearby highways during the closure.
The Lewiston Roundup will close its equine facilities for 21 days due to a horse disease outbreak, specifically Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1). The Idaho State Department of Agriculture recommends canceling equine events statewide to prevent the spread of this highly contagious virus. Horse owners who attended recent events in affected states are urged to quarantine their animals.
Crews initiate an emergency rock-scaling project on U.S. Highway 12 near Arrow Bridge to stabilize a slope and prevent falling debris. Rock removal begins Friday, with partial closures and traffic delays expected through the weekend. Flagger assistance will be available, and detours will redirect traffic during full closures.