The Morning Report: Recent Episodes
The Lewiston Tribune
Washington State University poised to play role in regional vaccine distribution; Local 8-year-old wins third grade category in the Idaho State Department of Education’s annual holiday art contest; Lewiston Police Department location hinders plans for new county courthouse
Four more people have died from COVID-19 in north central Idaho and southeastern Washington; former Lewiston restaurateur charged with 22 misdemeanor zoning code violations; Lewiston School Board vote allows for possible sale of more than 1,000 iPads
COVID-19 kills 6 in north central Idaho; Lewiston City Manager allows new child-staff rations at preschools and day cares; Washington State Senator Mark Schoesler steps back from legislative leadership roles
Whitman County Planners produce ordinance outlining new pot rules; hospitalizations from COVID-19 in north central Idaho declined slightly last week; missing man's Chevrolet Suburban found abandoned near St. Maries
Idaho County investigators identify killer of LeAnna Bailey as man who died by suicide Oct. 8; WWII U.S. Navy uniform returned to family years after it was sold; Clarkston woman hold virtual get-together with friends and family in lieu of Thanksgiving gathering
LPD Chief says officers will have difficulty enforcing city's new mask order; gathering of local Republican leaders encourage people to gather for Thanksgiving; roadwork on U.S. Highway 95 at site of rockslide south of Riggins complete
Three more deaths were reported in north central Idaho Monday; Lewiston School District employees to receive stipend of up to $900; Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories to break ground on new manufacturing facility south of Moscow in spring
Annual Christmas Connection event scaled back this year because of pandemic; Orofino teacher receives INDEEDS award; Pac 12 cancels Apple Cup
Divided Lewiston City Council passes emergency mask mandate; 131 new COVID-19 cases reported in north central Idaho; Sixty-nine new COVID-19 cases reported in Latah and Whitman counties; architect overseeing new Asotin County Jail said site near 14th Street and Port Drive in Clarkston is ideal
Clarkston middle and high schoolers return to in-person instruction; Idaho County Sheriffs enter 36-year-old cold case into forensic study;
Lewiston City Council to consider adoption of face mask order in special meeting; Idaho Territorial Capitol replica relocated; Lewis Clark Valley chamber of Commerce closes brick and mortar location indefinitely
COVID-19 cases in region pass another high water mark; local stores see surge ahead of new COVDI-19 restrictions in Washington; Kendrick High School loses shot at Division II football state title to Carey
Washington announced new round of COVID-19 restrictions; Salvation Army providing free Thanksgiving meals in Lewiston, Grangeville and Moscow; Interlink Volunteers announces local recipients of awards
Southeastern Washington and north central Idaho report 201 new cases of COVID-19 and four more deaths; City of Clarkston still seeking answers on proposed site of new county jail; Lewiston City Council losing patience with group intent on preserving Lewiston Civic Theatre building
Asotin County reports highest single-day COVID-19 case count; Washington State University announces comprehensive COVID-19 testing plan for spring semester; University of Idaho holds wreath-laying ceremony in honor of Veterans Day
Public Health - Idaho North Central District reports two new deaths related to COVID-19; Idaho Attorney Generals Office and Idaho Trust Bank ask judge to throw out lawsuit from Lewis-Clark Valley Healthcare Foundation Board of Community Advisors; Lewiston Urban Renewal Agency scales back proposed downtown revenue allocation area
Public Health - Idaho North Central District reports 251 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday; Idaho Gov. Brad Little urges residents to wear face masks; Lewiston City Council delays zone change decision for Gun Club Road
Slick road conditions cause collisions over the weekend; local residents react to U.S. presidential election results
Idaho medical advisory committee recommends statewide mask mandate; St. Joseph Regional Medical Center requests federal mediator in contract negotiations with nurses; Vista Outdoor reports second consecutive profitable quarter
Secondary students in Clarkston to switch to remote learning for two weeks; District 5 Democratic State Senator David Nelson pulls razor thin victory over former State Senator Dan Foreman; 82 new cases of COVID-19 reported in the region and two more deaths
Both incumbent Republican Nez Perce County commissioners retained their seats in Tuesday’s election; two Democrats and one Republican earn victories in District 5 race for Idaho State Senate and Statehouse; three incumbents in Washington's 9th Legislative District assume commanding leads over challengers
Numerous state-wide and local races on Idaho ballots, every statewide constitutional post up for reelection; cases of COVID-19 in north central Idaho set single-day benchmark with 165 new cases; Asotin County Commissioners advance plans for 2021 County Fair and Hell's Canyon Rodeo
Lewiston Schools to require students to wear facial coverings; Lewiston grant program to help small businesses and nonprofits defray COVID-19 expenses picking up momentum; five new cases of COVID-19 in Garfield County
Clarkston officials voice concerns over process for purchasing site for new Asotin County Jail; public health alert level in Latah and Nez Perce counties raised from green to yellow; United Way raises about $500,000 for victims of fires that claimed much of Malden and Pine City
Idaho Attorney General's office issues new opinion allowing political apparel at polling locations; trial date set for Judge Scott Gallina who faces multiple sexual misconduct charges; 48 new cases of COVID-19 reported in north central Idaho and southeastern Washington
Two new deaths related to COVID-19 in the region; legislative compensation committee limits per diem for state law makers if the upcoming session is interrupted with an outbreak; local police union calls for resignation of Nez Perce County Sheriff Joe Rodrigeuz
Idaho Gov. Brad Little returns state to stage 3 of economic reopening plan; Whitman County records 13th death related to COVID-19; Lewiston officials once more consider city measures to quell infection trends
National Confectioner's Association, local health officials weigh on Halloween and infection risk; Visit Lewis Clark Valley: scarcity of local taxi services has economic impact; Genesee School District shifts middle and high school students online;
Record-breaking winter weather expected on the in the region starting today; Asotin County Sheriff's office asking public for help identifying rape suspect; Whitman County records another COVID-19 related death
Local elections officials say early voting crowds have been light so far; four more COVID-19 deaths in the region; interim Intrastate Air Services Committee discusses direct flights from Lewiston to Boise
Whitman County reports three more deaths from COVID-19; Lewiston School District implements temporary mask requirement at middle schools; Overnight cruise boats making plans to return to operation in 2021
Clarkston site identified and purchased for new Asotin County Jail; New Nez Perce County vehicle license and title processing software plagued with hiccups; Moscow School District reports three more cases of COVID-19 at high school
Donation to family pushes local charity Jackson's Pay it Forward past $1 million donated to those in need; Friday ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for Lewis Clark State College's Schweitzer Career and Technical Center; Nez Perce Tribal casinos to reopen this week after closure related to cyber attack
Idaho Gov. Brad Little says state will remain in stage 4 of state reopen plan for another two weeks; Washington State University makes changes to spring academic calendar; Nez Perce tribe casinos still closed because of computer problems
Top Idaho epidemiologist outlines plan for COVID-19 vaccine distribution; new infections discovered in local Idaho schools; man who died by suicide considered 'person of interest' in suspected murder case in Elk City
Whitman County COVID-19 death toll rises to three; large trucks carrying wind farm components to slow traffic on Idaho roads in coming months; Lewiston Urban Renewal Agency forms new revenue allocation area in downtown Lewiston
Washington researchers fail to locate Asian Giant Hornet nest; Pullman appoints interim City Administrator; Centennial Elementary School staff member diagnosed with COVID-19
Normal Hill Cemetery in Lewiston institutes plot buyback program; Dye, Borden battle for 9th Legislative District seat in Washington House of Representatives; Best Western Plus hotel is ready to open in Clarkston
Cases of COVID-19 in Lewiston School District climbs to seven; President Donald Trump retweets misleading claims about Moscow gathering that led to an arrest; Lewiston Police arrest man near Pioneer Park after brief chase
Nez Perce County Sheriff allegedly shares city employee personal information with social media group; Village Center Cinemas in Lewiston determined to remain open despite effects of pandemic; One additional COVID-19 death in Nez Perce County
Whitman County reports first COVID-19 death; officials say Target unlikely to come to the Lewis Clark Valley in near future; Idaho County Sheriff investigating Elk City death as a homicide
Mountain View School District struggles to fill vacant positions; Monastery of Saint Gertrude's reports eight cases of COVID-19; Lewiston City Council approves plan to gradually increase utility rates
Nez Perce County candidates debate to be hosted virtually Tuesday; Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Paulette Jordan says SCOTUS replacement has energized Idaho congressional race; Nez Perce County Prosecutor's Office cuts ties with Sheriff Joe Rodriguez
Two more deaths related COVID-19 reported in north central Idaho; Lewiston City Council decides not to require zone change on Gun Club Road -- for now; Lewiston man facing charges of first degree murder for killing father who had Alzheimer's
Idaho ties with six other states and Puerto Rico for highest census response rate; two more dead from COVID-19 in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley; woman to donate $20,000 for wetland restoration at Modie Park
Asotin County Public Health reports COVID-19 related death at Prestige Care and Rehabilitation in Clarkston; Federal Government adopts salmon and dams management strategy for Snake and Columbia rivers; Idaho County Sheriff investigating 'questionable' death in Elk City
The University of Idaho quarantines eight Greek organizations on campus after spike in COVID-19 cases; Lewiston City Council abandons July face mask advisory; architects working on new Asotin County Jail to host online town hall tonight at 6:30 p.m.
The New York Times releases report on President Donald Trump's tax returns; "Toyman Dan" Willett downsizing lifelong toy collection; father and son duo serve side by side as Pullman fire fighters
Group that hosted "flash psalm sing" in Moscow Wednesday that led to arrests plan another event for today; 77 new cases of COVID-19 reported in southeastern Washington and north central Idaho Thursday; Nez Perce tribe to use floating drift nets to harvest salmon this year
Mead & Hunt to research demand for direct flights to Boise in Idaho; three arrested at "psalm sing" staged outside Moscow City Hall; Pullman Montessori opens enrollment for 2021 school year
Charges dropped against Clarkston man accused of misdemeanor resisting arrest and obstructing an officer; Idaho County Commission Chairman issues rebuke to local health authority; Lewiston man harvests massive peach
105 inmates and five staff test positive for COVID-19 at North Idaho Correctional Facility; one new fatality from COVID-19 in Nez Perce County; Lewiston city leadership team voice support for City Manager Alan Nygaard
Nez Perce County Fair canceled but 4H events and auction to continue; the latest pandemic shortage - canning goods; California's Bobcat Fire northeast of Los Angeles expected to grow as conditions worsen
Nez Perce Tribe awarded $19.1 million for interchange project; two deaths related to COVID-19 reported in Nez Perce County; fatal car crash near Orofino sparks fire
18 new cases of COVID-19 in north central Idaho and south eastern Washington; Moscow School District begins school year online because of smoke; Lewis Clark State College ranked as one of the top public colleges in the west
Lewiston High School allocates additional classroom space for special education; coho salmon fishing season announced Tuesday; former Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport employee raises question about canceled lease
UI, WSU and the Moscow School District cancel classes because of smoke; Whitman County surpasses 1,000 positive cases of COVID-19; longtime former Nez Perce County Prosecutor dies
K-12 schools in Moscow closed because of smoke; County elections officials encourage early and absentee voting; Lewis Clark Animal Shelter breaks ground on new facility
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee visits towns devastated by fire; Orofino School District will require facemasks for secondary students; local air quality expected to worsen as smoke moves into region
Sunnyside Complex fire near Orofino displaces 132, claims at least 13 homes; COVID-19 expected to complicate coming flu season; FAA investigates alleged inappropriate use of airport terminal
Prestige Care in Lewiston Orchards reports death related to COVID-19; fires that claimed Malden and Pine City still smoldering; Clover Fire claims homes, outbuildings and vehicles near Orofino
Colfax and Malden in Whitman County struck by fire; North Central Idaho firefighters respond to numerous blazes of their own; Genesee Supermarket hopes to open Friday
Alta Science and Engineering hired to investigate water alternatives to Palouse Basin aquifers; COVID-19 cases in Whitman County continue to surge; Nez Perce County Courthouse to resume jury trials
Idaho health officials urge social distancing, caution for Labor Day weekend; record temperatures expected in Lewiston-Clarkston Valley today; Clarkston School District approved for new school aiding homeschool families
COVID-19 continues to surge in Whitman County; temporary road bypassing rockslide on U.S. Highway 95 reopens; Whitetail Loop Fire near Orofino 40 percent contained
National Guard to begin testing students at WSU for coronavirus; ;Interscholastic sports approved for Moscow High School; Volunteer network assembled to help people in quarantine on Nez Perce reservation
Students start year in new Lewiston High School facilities; Whitman County outpaces region in new cases of COVID-19; Firefighters work to contain Whitetail Loop fire
Boys and Girls Clubs make progress on purchase of old high school on Normal Hill; 121 new cases of COVID-19 in Whitman County over the weekend; Whitetail Loop Fire burns at least 100 acres near Orofino
Target rumored to be coming to the Palouse Mall; Hwy 95 to be closed near site of slide to blast loose rock; Pullman PD vow to issue citations, fines for COVID-19 violations
Idaho special legislative session concludes; 40 new COVID-19 cases in Whitman County and 14 in North Central Idaho; Clarkston K-12 students begin first day of in-person classes
Clarkston man's motion to have charges against him dropped denied; 92 new cases of COVID-19 reported in the region; House Republicans vote to terminate Gov.'s statewide state of emergency order
Former UI AD Rob Spear sues former UI President Chuck Staben; 42 new cases of COVID-19 in North Central Idaho and Southeastern Washington; Beautiful Downtown Lewiston Executive Director accepts new job
Idaho Gov. Brad Little sets boundaries around special legislative session; 13 new COVID-19 tests in the region; Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers proposes three virtual debates with challenger Dave Wilson
No postal delays expected for November election; Beautiful Downtown Lewiston cancels fall events line-up; Palouse homes a 'seller's market'
Lewiston School Board votes to begin school in "green phase", firefighters battle grass fire near the Snake River, SEL expands offerings at healthcare center
House fire in Lewiston, local businesses weigh in on Wash. State restrictions and HS teacher Brent Jacobs hikes 200,000 vertical feet
Asotin County reports five new cases of COVID-19, Big Sky and Moscow High School call off fall seasons, LCSC discontinues grant program for first-generation, low-income students