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Fireworks likely caused a fire in a Pullman apartment building, damaging at least seven units. Elijah Reagan, 40, faces first-degree arson charges after allegedly using a mortar to shoot fireworks inside his apartment. He was arrested following a police chase and is scheduled for arraignment on Friday.
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston enacted a lockdown after a threat was made against a patient's family member. Individuals must present identification to enter the main hospital, and appointments may be rescheduled as the hospital collaborates with local authorities to resolve the situation.
Idaho State Police struggles to fill six trooper positions in the Lewiston area, receiving only four applications and selecting just one candidate. The agency faces competition from neighboring states, with starting salaries in Washington significantly higher. ISP has extended the application deadline for its January training academy to address the shortage.
Elijah Regan, 40, was arrested after a standoff following a fire at a Pullman apartment complex on Sunday night. The fire, reported around 5:30 p.m., damaged over seven units but resulted in no injuries. Regan faces charges of first-degree arson and attempting to elude police.
A fire damaged a duplex on Rodeo Drive in Moscow on Saturday afternoon. Firefighters extinguished the flames located in a bedroom, with all occupants evacuating safely and receiving assistance from the American Red Cross. The cause of the fire is under investigation, likely stemming from an electrical cord.
A 40-year-old man, Elijah Regan, was arrested late Sunday night after a standoff following a fire at a Pullman apartment complex. Regan allegedly caused an explosion in his unit, leading to his pursuit by police and eventual surrender near the Idaho state line. He faces charges of first-degree arson and attempting to elude police.
Coco Umiker transformed her grandparents' farm near Lewiston into Clearwater Canyon Cellars winery, revitalizing the local wine industry. Her story, featuring her great-grandmother's resilience, will be highlighted in an upcoming episode of RFD-TV's “Special Cowboy Moments.” The show airs Monday at 6 p.m. PDT.
A 26-year-old man, Austen Dawson, is awake after being hospitalized due to head injuries from a fight on the University of Idaho campus. The altercation occurred on September 24, while Dawson was delivering food. The investigation is ongoing, with no charges filed yet.
Landscape architecture experts Steve Drown and Jon Mueller will discuss the future of the field at a free event on Tuesday at the University of Idaho. The talk will take place from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. in the Clearwater Room, followed by an exhibit of student work.
A University of Washington student, Jakori Buchanan, faces felony charges for allegedly shooting Washington State University football player Uilisone “Sone” Falealo during a party on September 21. Buchanan, 20, has been charged with second-degree assault and possession of a pistol, and he is currently held on a $100,000 bond. Falealo is recovering after being shot in the abdomen.