Bank Robber Remains at Large
On Monday afternoon just after 4:30, a panic alarm at the Horizon Credit Union in Spokane Valley sounded, and an employee reported the credit union was robbed by a man who handed a teller a note saying she would be shot if she didn’t give him money. Deputies quickly arrived and set up a perimeter […]
Read MoreVehicle Roll Over Crash
A vehicle hauling a trailer with another vehicle on it was involved in a roll over crash on Highway 95 at mile post 230.5. There were injuries but no additional details have yet been released. Numerous local emergency responders were called out. Nobody else was hurt.
Read MoreTraffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges
Tuesday afternoon, Idaho County Deputies assisted the Grangeville Police Department with a traffic stop on the Truck Route in Grangeville. K9 Millie was deployed and alerted on the vehicle. 46 year old Leonard Kelso of Nezperce was arrested. He now faces charges, including felony possession of methamphetamine.
Read MoreDomestic Incident Leads to Felony Charges
A man from Mount Idaho was arrested after what deputies are now calling a case of Domestic Battery. Sunday morning around 9AM, Idaho County deputies got a report of a domestic violence incident which had just occurred in the Mount Idaho area. Deputies responded and after investigating, they arrested 54 year old William Ashton of […]
Read MoreGreen Horse Project to Treat Hazardous Fuels
A decision has been made that calls for the Green Horse project to treat hazardous fuels on forested stands affected by insects and root diseases. Covering approximately 10,000 acres of National Forest System lands primarily in the Selway River basin north of Elk City, the project area lies completely within the ceded territory of the […]
Read MoreSearch on for Woman with Dog on Her Back Who Stole A Truck
The Idaho County Sheriff’s Office is trying to find a stolen vehicle. On Tuesday night just after 11, a 1993 two-tone silver and grey Dodge pickup was stolen from just outside of Grangeville, Idaho. Investigators say the pickup has distinct paint discoloration on the front and hood. Idaho license plate I76737 was on the vehicle […]
Read MoreTraffic Stop Turns Into Major Arrest Including DUI
A resident of Clearwater is facing a long list of charges now, following what began as a simple routine traffic stop neaer Harpster. Idaho County deputies, while patroling Highway 13 in Harpster, pulled over a vehicle for a routine traffic violation, and they immediately determined the driver had been drinking. 42 year old Keegan Kosanke […]
Read MoreNampa Woman Headed to Federal Prison on Drug Charges
A woman from Nampa has been sentenced to 144 months in federal prison for possessing, with the intent to distribute, 15 pounds of fentanyl. Prosecutors say 34 year old Wathana Insixiengmay was a main fentanyl distributor for a large drug trafficking organization with direct ties to Mexico, who received between 12 and 15 pounds of […]
Read MoreWhite Bird Drug Arrest
Idaho County Deputies have arrested an Oregon man in White Bird. 68 year old Charles Klew of John Day, is now facing charges including felony possession of methamphetamine, misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, and misdemeanor driving while under the influence.
Read MoreNez Perce Bird Count to Be Held This Weekend
Everyone is invited to come out and count birds at the Nez Perce National Historical Park. It all happens this Saturday at the Spalding site between 8am and 1pm. The Great Backyard Bird Count is a national effort to create a real-time snapshot of bird populations to help researchers better understand how birds are doing […]
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